Contact lenses have become more convenient than ever. In fact, there’s likely a contact lens that is right for you no matter your age or visual condition. Thanks to advancements in technology, there are several options that allow all day comfort and outstanding quality of vision. To find out which contact lens suits your lifestyle, schedule an appointment with a Discover Vision optometrist.
If you are a current Discover Vision contact lens patient, and you would like to order your contact lenses, please click here to order.
As you may be aware, COVID-19 has caused all of us to take a step back and make changes to the appointments we are able to offer, and how we screen for those appointments. If you are a contact lens wearer and currently have less than a 3 month supply left, we highly recommend that you place an order now. We will ship them directly to you at no charge.
We will extend contact lens prescription expiration dates on a case by case basis. Please communicate with our contact lens specialists through our main number: 816-478-1230 or click here to order online. Due to reduced schedules, it may take 1-3 business days to return your call. Please Note: we cannot extend orders for contact lens prescriptions that were issued outside of our office.
For the latest information on COVID-19 and potential scheduling changes, visit our update page here.
Discover Vision Centers is following the American Optometric Association (AOA) and American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) guidelines that currently state contact lenses are safe to wear as long as proper hand washing is followed. Thorough hand washing for at least 20 seconds when inserting and removing contact lenses is the most important step you can take during this time, if you continue wearing your contact lenses.
In addition, clean and disinfect your contact lenses as recommended by a name brand solution manufacturer for best results. If you wear daily lenses, dispose of them at the end of each day.
Both the AOA and AAO stress that if you feel sick, have flu-like symptoms or red/irritated eyes, you should discontinue contact lens wear, dispose of that pair of lenses and wear your glasses. If you need a copy of your glasses prescription, please reach out to our team.
In the future when normal operations resume, we can work to get you into daily disposables, if you are interested in a more convenient lens. For more detailed information on wearing contact lenses during COVID-19, check out our recent blog post here.
There are many factors in determining the best contact lenses for you. In addition to whether you are nearsighted or farsighted, the size and shape of your eye, lifestyle needs, daily usage and other considerations are used by our doctors to choose the lens option that is best for you. Wondering which type of contact lens is right for you?
Made from a unique material that attracts and binds water to the lens, your lenses stay moist and comfortable without surface treatments or wetting agents that can wash off as you clean your lenses. This technology creates a softer, more flexible lens material, contributing to an extremely comfortable lens wearing experience. Silicone hydrogel lenses are the fastest growing lens modality market in the U.S. and are a great option for patients who suffer from ocular allergies. These lenses are also available for astigmatism and multifocals.
For patients who need correction for low or high levels of astigmatism, Toric contact lenses can provide comfort and great vision quality. To individuals with uncorrected astigmatism, images may look blurry or shadowed. Astigmatism is very common and can be corrected with contact lenses, glasses, laser vision correction, and special implant lenses.
Presbyopia is a condition that typically becomes noticeable for most people around age 45. In children and young adults, the lens inside the eye can easily focus on distant and near objects. With age, the lens loses its ability to focus adequately. Patients with presbyopia can now experience clear vision near, far and everywhere in between with multifocal contact lenses that stay moist and comfortable all day long. Some multifocal lenses even have an extended wear option for those who require overnight wear. Besides contact lenses, presbyopia can be dealt with in a number of ways including glasses, monovision laser vision correction, and special implant lenses.
Do you replace your contact lenses every day? Or do you do it at some point each month? Your replacement schedule is the length of time your contacts can be worn before they need to be replaced with new lenses (taking them out at night is a given unless you have “extended wear” contacts). Remember, to help keep your eyes healthy and your lenses problem-free, follow your contact lens replacement schedule unless your doctor gives you more specific instructions.
1 Day lenses are the perfect choice for regular use or for sports and special occasions. Wearing daily contact lenses means there is less opportunity for your lenses to attract discomfort-causing deposits, as you will only wear them once. You will enjoy a one-of-a-kind lens design and a comfortable lens wearing experience without the hassles of cleaning and storing your lenses.
There are now 2-Week or Monthly extended wear options for those who prefer not to replace their contact lenses every day. Extended wear contacts fit the way you live and make it easier for you to follow the replacement schedule recommended by your eye doctor.
Discover Vision can customize a contact lens solution that suits your lifestyle. Call 816.478.1230 to schedule an appointment in Missouri or Kansas or click here to schedule online. If you’d like to order your contact lenses, click here.
To learn more about contact lenses, call Discover Vision Centers at 816.478.1230 or click here to schedule an appointment with a Discover Vision optometrist today.
