Thanks to advances in optical technology, almost everyone can now wear contact lenses, regardless of the type or extent of their vision problems. That includes patients with astigmatism and those who need bifocal or multifocal lenses. At The Eye & Laser Center, we offer a comprehensive array of contact lenses to suit our patients' individual needs—from daily disposables to extended-wear soft contacts to rigid gas-permeable lenses. Talk with us to find out which contact lenses are best for you.

Daily-wear Soft Contacts 

Daily-wear soft contact lenses are by far the most popular type of contacts worn. Made of a flexible plastic polymer, daily-wear lenses are put in each morning and taken out each night. They rest in a cleaning solution while you sleep. Daily-wear contacts come in many colors and typically last about one year.

Extended-wear Soft Contacts 

Extended-wear soft contact lenses can be worn all the time, including while you sleep. Depending on whether you have 7-day (standard) or 30-day lenses, you only need to take out and clean your contacts once a week or once a month. Extended-wear lenses are made of soft silicone that retains moisture longer than daily-wear contacts, allows more oxygen to reach the eye, and prevents bacteria and protein buildup.

Although many patients prefer the convenience of 30-day contacts, be aware that they tend to be stiffer than 7-day lenses, scratch more easily and may be blurrier.

Disposable Lenses 

Disposable soft lenses are intended to be thrown out and replaced after you've worn them for a certain length of time. This makes them even easier to maintain than regular soft contacts. Many disposable lenses are designed for replacement each morning, every two weeks, or even every three months. Daily-wear disposables are worn during waking hours only, while extended-wear disposables can be worn for longer periods.

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Gas-permeable Lenses 

Rigid, gas-permeable contacts offer several benefits over soft lenses. They:

• Can correct a wider range of vision problems, including a high degree of astigmatism;

• Provide sharper vision than most soft lenses;

• Allow more oxygen to pass through to the eye, reducing the risk of corneal irritation;

• Are more durable than soft lenses and don't need to be replaced as often, lasting as long as two or three years.

Because they are much harder than flexible contacts, gas-permeable lenses may take some getting used to when you first start wearing them. They are also more likely than soft lenses to slip off the center of your eye and require adjustment, making them an inconvenient choice for patients who play sports or participate in other demanding activities. However, most patients soon grow accustomed to the feel of gas-permeable lenses and are satisfied with the improvement in vision they offer without the need for glasses. 

SynergEyes Hybrid Contact Lenses

Remember when you had only two choices in contact lenses?  “Hard” (rigid gas permeable) lenses were best for crisp, clear vision, but were often irritating and uncomfortable.  Soft lenses were the most comfortable, but often provided less-than-optimal vision.  Now, a technological breakthrough makes having to choose a thing of the past. 

The “breathable” rigid center keeps eyes healthy while providing crisp, clear vision...even at night.  The outer skirt gives you the all-day comfort of a soft lens.  No matter what type of vision correction you currently use, there’s a good chance you’re compromising on either clarity or comfort.  With SynergEyes there are no compromises. 

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