CONTACT LENSES

There are two major categories of contact lenses; Soft Contact Lenses & Gas Permeable Contact Lenses.

Each category has its own advantages. By far the most popular contact lenses that are prescribed today are the soft contact lenses. Soft contact lenses provide superior comfort and great convenience. Dr. Ahrar will discuss with you the options that will best fit your needs. The major modalities for soft contact lenses include: Quarterly Replacement, Monthly Disposable, Two Week Disposable and Daily Disposable.

The Contact Lens Solutions that you use to clean and disinfect your contact lenses, can also make a difference on your overall contact lens experience. At the time of your contact lens fitting, please feel free to ask Dr. Ahrar about any of the major solutions on the market (including the generic options). Not all solutions are the same; we will gladly educate you about the benefits of the newer solutions on the market.

Gas Permeable contact lenses can also enhance your quality of vision. For some patients the shape of the cornea or the strength of the prescription does not allow for the use of soft contact lenses. Others find that gas permeable lenses, simply provide for a clearer and more crisp vision. Gas permeable contact lenses have many advantages. If you are interested in learning more about the advantages of gas permeable contact lenses, please contact our office or ask Dr. Ahrar during your initial contact lens fitting.