Visual Correction Contact Lenses

Visual Correction Contact Lenses- Both Hard and Soft Contact lenses are used to correct various eye conditions such as Myopia, Hyperopia, Presbyopia, Astigmatism and medical conditions i.e. Keratoconus.

Types of Contacts
Two types of contact lenses are available. Hard (Gas Permeable), and Soft (Plastic) The type of contacts you use depends on your particular situation. Dr. Trevino and Dr. Ramos will be able to help you choose from the following types of lenses.

Gas-permeable lenses: These lenses are also known as "RGPs." They are newer rigid or "hard" lenses made of plastics combined with other materials, such as silicone and fluoropolymers, which allow oxygen in the air to pass directly through the contact lens to nourish the cornea. For this reason, they are called "gas permeable."

Soft contact lenses: These lenses are made of plastic materials that incorporate water. The water makes them soft and flexible, as well as allowing oxygen to reach the cornea. More than 75% of contact lens wearers in the United States use soft lenses.
Types of Soft Contact Lenses

Disposable contact lenses: made of special material designed to be worn anywhere from 2 weeks to 3 months.
• Daily disposable lenses: although generally more expensive, carry a lower infection risk.
• Toric contact lenses: correct astigmatism. They are available in both rigid and soft materials.
• Conventional contact lenses: a pair may last from 8 months to a year.