Contact Lenses

More than 30 million Americans wear contact lenses.

Some of the advantages of contact lenses over glasses include:

• Better visual acuity
• A wider field of vision
• Improved appearance
• Better visual function, especially for sporting activities

With the introduction of new materials and lens designs, there has never been a better time to wear contact lenses. If you are an experienced contact lens wearer, consider looking into what is new. If it has been awhile since you have worn contact lenses or if you have never tried them, now is the time to come in for a fitting.

Contact lenses are more convenient, more comfortable and more affordable than ever before. At Loyola our experienced doctors use the latest technology to address all of your contact lens needs.

It is easy to forget that contact lenses are medical devices regulated by the Food and Drug Administration and available only by prescription. Before obtaining your contact lenses, you first need to have a comprehensive eye exam. Next, the contact lens fitting will include some or all of the following:

• Refraction to determine your exact prescription
• Evaluation of the cornea and surrounding structures with the slit lamp biomicroscope
• Corneal topography to determine the shape and curvature of your cornea
• Trial lens fitting
• Training on proper insertion and removal of your lenses
• Instruction on the proper care of your lenses
• Follow-up care to ensure proper vision, comfort and contact lens fit

Adhering to the instructions you receive about wearing time, replacement schedules and care of the lenses is crucial to achieving our goal for you of problem-free contact lens wear.

After you have adapted to your new contact lenses and the fitting process is complete, our clinic staff will work with you to order and dispense your contact lenses as quickly and conveniently as possible.

To learn about the different types of contact lenses, visit Patient Education.