Contact lenses and glasses both share the same purpose- to correct vision. However, the difference between wearing contacts and glasses is that contacts are put directly on the surface of the eye, whereas glasses aren’t.

Checking eye health yearly is important in maintaining a comfortable fitting contact lens. We offer a full comprehensive exam with our optometrist on Thursdays and Saturdays. Contacts can be reordered through our website and shipped directly to your home, office, or college. All prescriptions are valid for one year.

Soft Lenses are made from a gel-like plastic. They contain 38%-78% water which is what makes them so comfortable. There are a number of different types of lenses, the most common are disposable where they are replaced either every day, every 2 weeks or every 3 months. These options are available in toric lenses, and presbyopic lenses as well for people who require a more complex fit.

A: As we get older the need for reading glasses becomes more obvious. Sometimes the use of reading or computer glasses over contacts will solve the problem. Some patients do very well with bifocal or multifocal contacts, and occasionally some patients prefer monovision where one eye is corrected for far and one for near vision. We can often give you trial periods to try many of these options to see which is right for you.

A: The cost of contact lenses will depend on the nature of your eyes, prescription, and eye care needs. Some patients just need new lenses, some are due for an exam and a different lens, while others have more complicated corneas and will need custom designed lenses. Our opticians can usually estimate the cost, stop in for a consultation.

Contact Plainview Opticians to learn more about obtaining the best prescription for your eyes.