Contact Lenses
Austin, Texas

Contact lenses are an incredibly common way to improve vision today. For many people, wearing contact lenses has been a part of their daily routine for decades. Some people wear contacts for both improving their vision and cosmetic purposes. Those who do not want to wear glasses, either for cosmetic or practical purposes, as well as those who wish to change their eye color may wear contact lenses.

Contacts can be worn for several different eye conditions. Though nearsightedness is still the most common reason, contacts can be worn for farsightedness and even for those who need bifocals.

If you are interested in finding out if contact lenses are right for you, you will need to see your eye doctor for a complete examination. In Austin, Texas, the eye doctors at Howerton Eye Clinic can help you with this decision. You may decide on soft or hard contact lenses, also called gas permeable lenses, extended or daily wear, and several other factors depending on the shape of your eyes. The technology of contact lenses continues to improve every year. There are literally tens of thousands of combinations that may determine the right type of contact lens for you.

If you already wear contact lenses, but are not completely satisfied with the type you have, or are experiencing problems, some of the other common types of contact lenses you may be recommended include:

• Bifocal lenses – for excellent vision both near and far
• Disposable lenses – changing contact lenses more often lessens the chance for eye infections
• Extended wear lenses – safe enough to sleep in
• Monovision – if bifocal lenses are not working, these may be the next best thing
• Silicone hydrogel lenses – allow more oxygen into your eyes
• Toric lenses – offer vision improvement for those with astigmatism

You may already be aware that you need corrective lenses, or you may already be wearing them. What you may not be aware of are all the different options you have when it comes to wearing contact lenses.

If you are in the Austin, Texas area and are interested in finding out more about how your vision can improve with contact lenses, please contact the eye specialists at Howerton Eye Clinic to set up an eye appointment.