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Contact Lenses
Contact lenses have been used as an alternative for glasses for nearly fifty years. They have evolved over time from "hard" lenses to lenses of all types of materials to accomodate the needs of a variety of conditions. Most lenses are worn as merely a substitute for glasses, but others are therapeutic and used to treat to degenerative conditions, reverse myopia or heal trauma or severe dryness. Worn with proper care and supervision, contact lenses can be worn comfortably and provide even better vision than convential glasses in some cases. For many people contact lenses become their primary means to correct their vision, with glasses only for backup.
The types of contact lenses available have exploded in the past few years. There are contact lenses available for almost everyone. Many or our patients were told in the past that they could not wear contacts, or they tried unsuccessfully to wear contact lenses. You owe it to yourself to see what is new. We carry many options, and promise to do our best in selecting contact lenses that you will love wearing. Choose from the following list for a brief look at some of the options available.
If you never tried contact lenses, or have tried and given up in the past, we would love to sit and talk to you about the new options that are available to you, and see if you would be a candidate to try wearing them. Many people are amazed at how comfortable and convienient they can be!
Corneal Refractive Therapy (CRT) is a remarkable new advancement that provides an alternative for LASIK to patients who qualify. CRT allows you to see clearly during the day without glasses or contact lenses. Specially designed therapeutic lenses gently reshape the front surface of your eye while you are sleeping.
Imagine great vision all day without contact lenses, glasses or surgery! Nor more problems from dust, allergies or dryness. No more worry about broken frames or torn contact lenses. CRT offers a non-surgical solution to many patients whose prescription is within the range for this great alternative. CRT has also been shown to slow the progression of nearsightedness in children and teenagers if started early enough.
After years of experimentation, this new option has become a reality. Modern materials that provide enough oxygen to your eyes can be worn while you are sleeping. The lenses are custom made for the unique shape of your eyes, using technology that maps the front surface of your eyes. In as little as a few days you could be seeing without glasses or contact lenses being worn during the day! Yes, it really is amazing!
Additionally, while LASIK has been approved only for those over 18 years of age, CRT is ideal for our younger patients who are active in sports and do not like the hassle of glasses or contact lenses. Since CRT is not available for all prescriptions, we can help make that determination during a routine eye examination. Please call us if you would like further information or to schedule a consultation. You may also get more information and FAQs at the manufacturer’s website: www.paragoncrt.com.
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