Lasik Eye

Many who are not posible candidates for lasik eye procedure can opt for contact lenses for vision correction. This contact lenses can offer correction for most of the same vision issues that can be addressed through surgical operations, while still maintaining the cosmetic appeal of not wearing glasses. Lenses can be made for correction of nearsightedness, myopia, and astigmatism. In the case of those considering monovision surgery for presbyopia, contacts will often be prescribed for a period of time prior to surgery, or may be a more viable therapeutic alternative to surgery.

Contacts lenses generally fall into three big categories. Cosmetic, which are designed primarily to improve the appearance of the eye, corrective,which are used primarily to improve vision; and therapeutic, which are often prescribed for non refractive eye disorders.

Originaly the contact lenses were made of glass. In our modern days contact lenses are made of either a soft or slightly rigid material with a great number of variations available on the market. Your eye care doctor will be able to advise you of the best options and type of lens available for your eye condition.

Contact lenses, being a medical device, require an eye examination and a prescription from a qualified opthamologist or optometrist . Prior to 2005, contact lens wearers could only purchase contacts from their eyecare practitioner. Newer legislation gives costumer the right to a copy of their prescription, and they are now free to buy contact lenses from optical chains or online venues. The ability to shop and buy your contact lens needs can result in considerable savings to the consumer.