If you’ve asked about contacts and been told that you can’t wear them, you should ask again. Contact lenses are available for almost any type of prescription. Advancements in lens technology have made many new contact lenses available. The latest lenses are thin, moist, and comfortable. Today’s lenses are much more convenient than the older models, as well, with extended- or continuous-wear technology allowing for days or even weeks of continuous wear without removal.
What Are Contact Lenses?
Contact lenses are thin, curved lenses that sit directly on the surface of the eye to correct vision, much like glasses but without the frames. They help focus light properly onto the retina so you can see clearly. Contact lenses can correct many common vision problems, including nearsightedness (myopia), farsightedness (hyperopia), astigmatism, and presbyopia.
They come in several types—such as daily disposables, bi-weekly or monthly lenses, rigid gas permeable lenses, and specialty lenses for complex prescriptions or conditions like keratoconus or dry eye. Contacts are generally safe when used properly, but they require good hygiene and regular eye exams to prevent irritation or infections. Many people choose them for convenience, comfort, and the ability to see clearly without wearing glasses.
Full-Service Optical Centers
Excel Eye Center has full-service optical centers in Provo, Orem, American Fork, Lehi, and Payson. Our ABO-certified technicians are not limited to one or two contact lens contracts — we can order lenses from any distributor in the world. That gives us access to any prescription or lens that’s currently being made. Our doctors are trained and experienced in all aspects of contact lens fitting. This includes patients with eye disease such as keratoconus, post trauma, and patients needing bifocal contacts. We can recommend a lens that’s a perfect match for your prescription — a lens that’s clear, comfortable, and healthy.
Contact lenses are available for almost every kind of prescription. If you’ve been told that you can’t wear contact lenses, please ask again. The latest lenses are thin and moist with many new prescriptions available. At Excel Eye Center, we are not limited to one or two contact lens contracts—we can order contact lenses from any contact lens company in the world. This means our certified optometrists can recommend a lens that would be the perfect match for your prescription. With hundreds of lenses available, we will find a lens for you that will be clear, comfortable, and healthy for your vision. Our doctors are trained and experienced in all aspects of contact lens fitting. This includes patients with eye disease such as keratoconus, post trauma, and patients needing bifocal contacts.
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