Multifocal and Toric Contact Lenses for Astigmatism and Presbyopia in Denver, Lakewood, Aurora and Highlands Ranch
Wide Variety of Contacts Options For All Your Lifestyle Needs!
Contact lenses are a popular way to temporarily improve vision without having to wear glasses. Ideal for myopia, hyperopia, astigmatism, and presbyopia, contact lenses are clear lenses that are placed on the cornea. Made from a variety of materials, contact lenses fall into two categories—hard, or gas permeable, and soft, disposable contacts.
Contact Lens Correction Options
Correction options also vary to fit your lifestyle needs. Mono vision is the use of contacts to create clear vision in your dominant eye for distance vision, while correction in the other eye will allow you to see your near work as well. Multifocal contacts work similar to bifocal or trifocal glasses depending on your prescription and visual needs. Ask your Vision Care Specialists doctor about your contact lens options! Your doctor will determine what types of contact lens will work with your prescription requirements. Each individual is different; you will be evaluated carefully to see what type of contact lens and correction method works best for you!
Gas Permeable Contacts
Hard, or gas permeable contact lenses are made of a rigid plastic and are often prescribed to patients who cannot tolerate soft contacts for some reason. Gas permeable contacts are much more comfortable than the old "hard" contacts prescribed decades ago. The newer gas permeable material allows oxygen to be delivered to the cornea and provides crisp, clear vision with a customized fit. Gas Permeable contacts are usually replaced every one to two years, and annual exams are required to confirm your corneal health is stable and the fit of your lens is perfect for your eyes, year by year.
Soft Contact Lenses
Soft contact lenses are made of oxygen permeable materials and are disposable. Many soft contacts now have a very high oxygen content that provide excellent comfort and options for extended wear if your doctor determines you are a good candidate for that wearing schedule. Specific tests can be performed to confirm your candidacy for extended wear depending on the health of your cornea. While some contact lenses are replaced daily, others are replaced every couple of weeks or longer. A contact lens exam, in addition to a comprehensive eye exam, will help determine the type of contact lens to fit your needs. Contact Vision Care Specialists in Denver, Aurora, Highlands Ranch, and Lakewood to schedule a contact lens examination.
Contacts To Correct Astigmatism And Presbyopia
Toric contact lenses called can be prescribed to provide correction for astigmatism and offer an alternative to wearing glasses full time. Patients who require bifocals may choose to correct their presbyopia with bifocal or multifocal contacts, or with mono vision correction. Mono vision allows your dominant eye to see clearly at distance while correcting for your near vision with the other eye. The doctors at Vision Care Specialists will explore these options to ensure your vision is clear and your eyes are functioning well in your contacts according to your specific visual needs. Contact us today to make an appointment to explore your contact lens options!
CIBA VISION® Contact Lenses
Vision Care Specialists is proud to offer CIBA VISION® contact lenses at our Denver, Aurora, Highlands Ranch and Lakewood locations. CIBA VISION® contact lenses are available for patients with myopia and hyperopia, as well as those with presbyopia and astigmatism. Some of the contact lenses we offer at our offices include:
AIR OPTIX® brand contact lenses are made of a breathable material that provide high oxygen transmissibility through the lens, providing a healthy, natural feeling for virtually every wearer. From spherical to toric and multifocal, AIR OPTIX® brand contact lenses have you covered from breakfast to bedtime and beyond.
DAILIES® AquaComfort Plus® contact lenses: Ask your eye care practitioner for complete wear, care and safety information. CIBA VISION, AIR OPTIX, DAILIES and AquaComfort Plus are trademarks of Novartis AG.2010-06-0622
Contact Vision Care Specialists to Schedule a Contact Lens Examination
The doctors and staff at Vision Care Specialists are proud to offer our patients in the Denver area a variety of contact lens options to fit their needs whether they have astigmatism, presbyopia, or just wish to change their eye color. Contact us today to learn more about our contact lenses.
AIR OPTIX® AQUA contact lenses: High oxygen transmissible lenses. Dk/t = 138 @ -3.00D. AIR OPTIX® for ASTIGMATISM contact lenses: High oxygen transmissible contact lenses. Dk/t= 108 @ -3.00D, -1.25D x 180. AIR OPTIX® AQUA MULTIFOCAL contact lenses: High oxygen transmissible contact lenses. Dk/t = 138 @ -3.00D. AIR OPTIX® NIGHT & DAY® AQUA: High oxygen transmissible contact lenses. Dk/t = 175 @ -3.00D. Other factors may impact eye health. Ask your eye care practitioner for complete wear, care and safety information.
Important information for AIR OPTIX® AQUA, AIR OPTIX® for ASTIGMATISM and AIR OPTIX® AQUA MULTIFOCAL contact lenses : For daily wear or extended wear up to 6 nights for near/ far-sightedness, astigmatism and/or presbyopia. Risk of serious eye problems (i.e., corneal ulcer) is greater for extended wear. In rare cases, loss of vision may result. Side effects like discomfort, mild burning or stinging may occur.
Brief Statement of intended use
AIR OPTIX® NIGHT & DAY® AQUA contact lenses (lotrafilcon A) are indicated for daily wear or extended wear for up to 30 continuous nights.
Warning regarding extended wear
The risk of serious ocular complications is greater for extended wear as compared to daily wear of contact lenses and smoking increases the risks. Precautions: Not all patients can achieve the maximum wear time of up to 30 nights of continuous wear. Patients should be monitored closely during the first month of 30-night continuous wear. The maximum suggested wearing time should be determined by the eye care professional based upon the patient's physiological eye condition because individual responses to contact lenses vary. Side effects: Infiltrative keratitis was reported at a rate of approximately 5% during the one-year US study of 1300 eyes. Other side effects included conjunctivitis, GPC, and lens discomfort, including dryness, mild burning, or stinging. Contraindications: The lens should not be used when an inflammation or infection of the eye is present, or when there is any disease or injury in or around the eye or eyelids. The lenses should not be used by individuals who have medical conditions that might interfere with contact lens wear. Consult the package insert for complete information about AIR OPTIX® NIGHT & DAY® AQUA lenses, available without charge from CIBA VISION Corporation at 1-800-241-5999 or www.cibavision.com.
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