CORRECTIVE LENSES
     Nearsightedness (myopia) is a vision condition in which you can usually see close or near objects clearly, but cannot see distant ones as clearly. Farsightedness (hyperopia) is a vision condition in which distant objects are usually seen clearly, but close ones appear blurred. 

    A comprehensive eye examination by a doctor of optometry can diagnose those causes, if any, that are affecting your ability to see well. In most cases, your optometrist can prescribe glasses, contact lenses or a vision therapy program that will help improve your vision. If the reduced vision is due to an eye disease, the use of ocular medication or other treatment may be used.
 
 

 

CONTACT LENSES
    Getting started right with your contact lenses involves going to a doctor who provides full service care. This includes a thorough eye examination, an evaluation of your suitability for contact lens wear, the lenses, necessary lens care kits, individual instructions for wear and care and unlimited follow-up visits over a specified time.

     So you want to wear contact lenses. Well, you're not alone. Lets take a quick look at who is wearing contact lenses today.
  • Nearly 25 million Americans wear contact lenses.
  • Two thirds of all contact lens wearers are female.
  • Ten percent are age 16 or younger.
  • Thirty percent are 17 to 24 years old.
  • Fifty percent are 25 to 44 years old.
  • Most are nearsighted.
  • Fifty percent wear daily wear soft lenses.
  • Sixteen percent wear disposable soft lenses.
  • Ten percent wear extended wear soft lenses.
  • Eight percent wear planned replacement lenses.
  • Fifteen percent wear rigid gas permeable (RGP) lenses.
  • One percent wear standard hard lenses.
  • More than 80 percent of contact lens wearers go to an optometrist for their eye care.
  • More than 97 percent of the practicing doctors of optometry offer contact lens services.
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