| Drs. Robert J. Shepard, Jon S. Jacobs, and Cynthia A. Hardy are Optometrists ad have answered some common questions that Bizymoms visitors have about Contact Lens Exam.
Q. What’s involved in a Contact Lens Exam?
A. The contact lens examination, in addition to the general eye examination, includes corneal topography, evaluation of the cornea, tear film analysis, over-refraction of current contact lenses and evaluation of the new contact lens fit and power
Q. What’s involved in a Contact Lens Fitting?
A. A contact lens fitting would encompass the evaluation of the contact lens on the eye, evaluation of the base curve, the power, the diameter of the contact lens, and the necessity for astigmatic correction. Daily wear, extended wear, flexible wear, or the necessity of a multi-focal fit is all determined along with comfort, hydration, and material.
Q. Why is a yearly Contact Lens exam important?
A. A yearly contact lens exam is important to detect corneal changes, power changes, comfort, compliance of proper wearing, review of contact lens solutions being used and changes that need to be made for the corneal health and integrity
Q. What types of Contact Lenses are there?
A. Types of contact lenses include rigid gas-permeable, soft contact lenses, soft toric contacts for astigmatism, multi-focal rigid gas-permeable and soft, and hybrid lenses. CRT contact lenses are also available for the correction of myopia (near-sightedness).
Q. Can children wear Contact Lenses?
A. Yes, children as young as 4 years old have been fit with contact lenses for both cosmetic and therapeutic reasons.
Q. What is the difference between soft and hard Contact Lenses?
A. Soft contact lenses fit like a glove and provide immediate comfort and good vision but must be replaced at regular time intervals. Rigid gas-permeable contact lenses or hard contacts are used to give better visual acuity when the corneal shape requires special optics.
Q. Can I safely wear extended-wear Contact Lenses overnight?
A. Only contact lenses that have high oxygen permeability can be worn overnight safely. The doctors choose FDA approved contacts for extended wear.
Q. How can we contact Drs. Shepard, Jacobs and Hardy if we have further questions?
A. Our office can be reached by phone at 954-771-9120 or fax 954-771-4883. Our email is vseastbroward@bellsouth.net and our website is www.visionsource-eastbroward.com. We also have a second office in Sunrise, Florida which can be reached at 954-581-5400. |
