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If you are looking to correct vision conditions and glasses are not your first option, contact lenses are a great alternative for many as contact lenses can offer convenience and what could be an improved aesthetical option for a lot of people.

Contact lenses are small, removable, and thin lenses that are placed directly on the surface of the eye to correct refractive errors and provide clear vision. Contact lenses are available in various types and designs to suit different visual needs and personal preferences.

Many visual conditions such as nearsightedness, farsightedness, astigmatism, or presbyopia can be treated with contact lenses. Find providers in your area by entering your zip code and setting an optometrist appointment to discover if this is the right option for you.

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Considerations for contact lenses

Prescription

Typically, in order to obtain contact lenses, you'll need a valid prescription from an eye care professional. This prescription should have all the specific parameters for your lens to fit your unique visual and lifestyle needs. Your contact lenses should properly fit to ensure that they help you correct your visual conditions and feel comfortable in your eyes.
Hygiene and proper maintenance

Keeping good hygiene is crucial for contact lens wearers to minimize the risk of eye infections, after all, they are in direct contact with a super delicate part of your body. Your eye care expert and contact lenses provider should give you specific instructions for cleaning, disinfecting, storing, and using your lenses and following these directions could help you keep your eyes healthy. Consider that proper lens care and regular replacement are essential for good results and to take care of your eyes.
Follow-ups

For contact lens wearers, regular eye exams are really important to help monitor the health of your eyes and to ensure that your contact lenses are providing the desired effect, giving you effective vision correction. To know the proper frequency of these follow-up eye exams, consult with your optometrist. An expert will advise you on the appropriate time between visits.
Other considerations

At the end of the day, contact lenses are medical devices, so following the instructions given to you at your eye examinations is crucial for your eye health. On the other hand, contact lenses can provide great flexibility for people who, for example, practice sports or maybe are constantly in situations where glasses may be inconvenient. However, it's important to follow guidelines regarding wearing time and external factors such as dusty environments and more as it can affect your vision or cause other problems.

Visual disorders treated with contact lenses

Myopia

Also known as nearsightedness, this condition can cause distant objects to be blurry in the eyes of the patient. Contact lenses can provide clearer vision by allowing light to focus properly on the retina.
Astigmatism

Astigmatism can create distorted or blurred vision because of the irregular shape of the cornea. Toric contact lenses can help correct astigmatism by compensating for irregularities.
Hyperopia

Hyperopia or farsightedness causes difficulty for the patient to see objects that are close.
Presbyopia

This is a vision condition that relates to aging and affects the eye's ability to focus on close objects commonly after turning 40 and could worsen progressively over time. Several types of contact lenses can help with this condition.
Keratoconus

The cornea progressively thins and bulges. Some types of contact lenses can help the patient by providing better vision with a smooth and regular corneal surface.
Aphakia

Contact lenses are often used in children suffering from this condition where the lens of the eye is absent due to multiple reasons.