Contact Lens

Contact lenses are medical devices placed directly on the cornea of the eye to correct refractive errors, such as myopia (nearsightedness), hyperopia (farsightedness), astigmatism, or presbyopia, as well as to address certain ocular conditions or provide cosmetic enhancement.

Our focus is on prescribing, fitting, and managing contact lenses for patients who require vision correction or therapeutic purposes.

Here's an overview of contact lens services:

• Patient Evaluation & Consultation: Patients interested in wearing contact lenses undergo a comprehensive eye examination to assess their visual acuity, refractive error, ocular health, tear film stability, and corneal curvature. The ophthalmologist discusses the available contact lens options, including soft lenses, rigid gas permeable (RGP) lenses, hybrid lenses, and specialty lenses, and helps the patient select the most suitable type based on their individual needs and lifestyle.
• Customized Contact Lens Fitting: Based on the patient's ocular characteristics and vision requirements, the ophthalmologist performs a contact lens fitting to select the appropriate lens parameters, such as base curve, diameter, power, and material. This may involve trial fitting of different lens designs to achieve optimal comfort, vision, and alignment on the cornea.
• Instruction & Training: Patients receive instruction on proper contact lens insertion, removal, cleaning, and disinfection techniques to minimize the risk of complications and maintain ocular health. Education on hygiene practices, lens care products, and wearing schedules is provided to ensure safe and effective contact lens use.
• Ongoing Management & Follow-up: Regular follow-up visits are scheduled to monitor the patient's contact lens wear, assess lens fit and comfort, evaluate ocular health, and update lens parameters as needed. Adjustments to lens design or material may be made based on the patient's feedback and any changes in ocular physiology.
• Treatment of Contact Lens-related Complications: We are trained to diagnose and manage complications associated with contact lens wear, such as dry eye, corneal abrasions, microbial keratitis, giant papillary conjunctivitis, and contact lens-related allergies. Prompt intervention and appropriate treatment are essential to prevent vision-threatening complications and preserve ocular health.

By offering contact lens services, our aim is to provide patients with safe and effective vision correction options tailored to their individual needs and preferences. This comprehensive approach involves accurate assessment, personalized fitting, ongoing management, and patient education to ensure optimal visual outcomes and ocular health.