Contact lenses are thin, clear plastic disks worn in the eyes to improve vision. They help correct vision disorders caused by refractive errors. Approximately 45 million Americans wear contact lenses. At Saline Optometry & Chelsea Eyeglass Co. in Saline, MI, we conduct vision testing to detect refractive errors that affect your vision. Our optometrists will select the best lens that will work for you depending on your diagnosed condition.

Soft Contact Lenses

Soft contact lenses are made with flexible and soft plastic like hydrogel that let more passage of oxygen through your cornea. The soft contact lenses are also simple to wear because of their flexible and soft plastic material.

Rigid Gas-Permeable Lenses

Rigid gas-permeable lenses (RGPs) are hard lenses made of plastics mixed with materials like fluoropolymer and silicone. This combination allows oxygen to pass directly through the lens. That’s why they’re called “gas permeable.” RGPs are ideal for people suffering from conditions like keratoconus and astigmatism. Most importantly, we recommend that you remove RGPs overnight due to the risk of infections and contact lens intolerance.

Bifocal Lenses

The lenses in your eyes lose their focusing ability as you age. This leads to a condition called presbyopia. Luckily, our optometrists can conduct an eye exam and offer appropriate help to alleviate this condition. Bifocal lenses are ideal for patients with presbyopia and refractive errors like myopia, hyperopia, or astigmatism. They have the upper and bottom sections correcting myopia and presbyopia conditions respectively.

Warning Signs

Remember your eyes’ health should be your primary concern. Book an appointment with Saline Optometry & Chelsea Eyeglass Co. immediately after you notice any of these signs:

• Scratchy eyes
• Blurry vision
• Eye discharge
• Red eyes
• Light sensitivity
• Pain

Fortunately, these irritations can be resolved with contact lenses as directed by our optometrists.

Contact Saline Optometry & Chelsea Eyeglass Co. in Saline, MI

At Saline Optometry and Chelsea Eyeglass Co., we offer our patients the highest quality personalized care. If you are considering contact lenses or would like to inquire about our other eye care services, call our Saline Optometry office today at (734) 429-9454 or our Chelsea Eyeglass Co office at (734) 475-1122.