find a store
As human beings, our sight differs from one another not just in personal outlook, but in terms of eye health and in needs. Just like certain food allergies can require a difference in diet among individuals, different eye issues can require different types of lenses for contact wearers. You may have considered using contacts before but felt concerned that a special eye problem you deal with may not make you a candidate for contact lenses. Well, think again! Nearsightedness, astigmatism, presbyopia—whatever your issue, more than likely Pearle Vision has a contact lens for that.
Here are a few eye health special needs and the contact lenses with the technology to handle the problem:
EYE ISSUE:
» ASTIGMATISM
Astigmatism is an additional curve on the surface of the cornea, or lens of the eye, that makes it difficult to focus. All contact lens manufacturers have comfortable designs for astigmatism.
THE LENS FOR THAT:
Some options include ACUVUE® OASYS™ for Astigmatism and AIR OPTIX® for Astigmatism.
–
EYE ISSUE:
» PRESBYOPIA
Presbyopia is the gradual loss of close-up vision, and it generally affects people older than 40. And it’s perfectly natural. It comes with age.
THE LENS FOR THAT:
Today, there are two types of corrective contact lenses for presbyopia »
1. Multi-focal lenses have two prescriptions on one lens. One part of the contact lens corrects for distance and the other corrects for near vision. Some options include ACUVUE OASYS for Presbyopia, Bausch & Lomb PureVision® Multi-Focal, and CooperVision® Biofinity® Multifocal.
2. Monovision lenses correct one eye for distance and the other for near focus. Your brain determines which eye works for what you are viewing. It takes a little getting used to.
–
EYE ISSUE:
» GIANT PAPILLARY CONJUNCTIVITIS
A common inflammatory problem called Giant Papillary Conjunctivitis (GPC) causes difficult contacts fitting. The protein excretions in tears bring a filmy coating on contacts, which can obstruct vision and be uncomfortable. Eye drops may help in reducing the possibility of GPC.
THE LENS FOR THAT:
Soft daily disposable contacts won’t be bothered by protein deposits. Another choice is RGP (Rigid Gas Permeable) contacts, which are more resistant to proteins deposits than soft lenses. Common soft lenses retain proteins easily even with frequent cleaning.
–
EYE ISSUE:
» POST-LASIK SURGERY PATIENTS
Since LASIK does not always result immediately in perfect vision, especially treating high prescriptions, contact lenses are still helpful after LASIK.
THE LENS FOR THAT:
Soft contacts, special RGPs (Rigid Permeable Gas lenses) and hybrid lenses are effective to provide a better vision after LASIK for high degree astigmatism. RGPs and hybrid contacts help solve LASIK complications and excessive glare, as well as providing sharper night vision.
–
Explore the types of contacts available online now at PearleVisionContacts.com and schedule an eye exam to talk to your doctor about what lens is right for you.
Brilliant post indeed. I am at my 40′s and I am now conscious on my eye health. What if after I undergo Lasik Eye Surgery and I would not use contact lens, what are the possible things to happen? Does wearing contact lenses after undergone Lasik Eye Surgery helps to see clearer vision faster?
Nice Post…………..
Firt time visiting Pearl Vision today. Made my appointment, arrived, and filled out paper work only to have Suzy (hope that is her name) call my insurance company and tell me that I do not have vision insurance. I gave her my VISION insurance card and she said that I she called the company and that they don’t have me listed for coverage. I was confused, but I left. I got in the car and called the insurance company myself and they told me that I DO HAVE coverage and that Suzy should have used my social to verify coverage. I called Pearl (as I was driving home) and asked how they verfiy ins. and why did they not verify using my social. They said their procedure is to verify with your id, and i asked if your id does not come up do you not verify with social. They said yes they do. I asked why was this not done with me. They game a LAME, VERY LAME, excuse and said they follow the same procedure will my insurance company and they have never had a problem before….hummm…Well obviously Suzy did not thoroughly do her job because there was a problem, therefore, she caused Pearl to lose potential customers because I will tell everyone I know not to go there…instead, go to Carlin, which is located right down the street…..
Sorry for your experience. It really seems as though we should have been able to identify and process your insurance quickly. There are many ways to match insurance plans to customers. Some are easy, some can be quite complicated. Some insurances are so specific that information can be only obtained one way and only during a certain time period…however we are the experts. Thanks for the feedback.
It’s great that there are so many specialized contact lenses these days. I have an astigmatism in one of my eyes. When I went to the eye doctor last fall he had me try the Acuvue Oasys (I assume the ones for astigmatism) and then when I went back in for a checkup two weeks later he gave me Air Optix (again, I assume the astigmatism kind but I don’t remember) brand because he said it fit the curvature of my eyes better.
Very informative post,indeed! I learn a lot after reading this post. Eyes are very sensitive organ and it is very necessary to take care of them. It is beneficial to schedule regular eye checkups and not to wear contact lenses and eye glasses without the prescription of any expert optician.
Great post. I was checking continuously this blog and I’m impressed! Very useful information specially the last part
I care for such information much. I was looking for this certain info for a very long time. Thank you and best of luck.