Glasses & Contacts

Glasses and contacts correct for refractive errors. A refractive error occurs when the light from an object of regard is unable to be focused on the retina, or film of the eye.

As we mature, the lens in our eye hardens and as a result it is less able to change shape. This decreases our range of focus. Thus, if you have good distance vision, it becomes more difficult to focus on near objects as you enter your 40's. This condition is called presbyopia. Reading glasses are used to provide the additional focusing power for near.

Contact lenses may be used to correct distance vision or near vision. For those over 40 years old with difficulty seeing at both distance and near, a multifocal contact lens may prove to be beneficial.

Proper care of your contacts is critical. Improper or "creative" contact lens wear is a prescription for an eye infection. For some, these eye infections can be devastating. Severe infections may permanently scar the cornea. If you are a "creative" contact lens wearer, you should consider discontinuing contact lens wear either wear glasses or consider LASIK or PRK refractive surgery.

Call our clinic to schedule an appointment to discuss options to correct your vision.