Contact Lens Exams, Fittings & Brands in Smithfield, RI

Scleral lenses are custom-fitted lenses that rest on your sclera (the white part of the eye). These lenses are special because they don’t sit on your cornea like most other lenses. Because of this, they may be more stable and provide more comfort than conventional lenses.

Scleral lenses are especially recommended for people with irregularly shaped corneas, including people with keratoconus.

Soft contact lenses are a common lens choice for many patients. They are made of a soft plastic that allows oxygen to pass through to the eye’s surface. Soft contact lenses are available in disposable formats for daily, weekly, or monthly wear.

These lenses aren’t spherical like most traditional lenses, and because of that, they offer a slimmer profile. They’re thinner, lighter, and flatter than conventional lenses. A great choice for people with mild astigmatism.

Toric lenses are custom-made lenses that correct astigmatism. They’re usually different for each eye, taking into account the different shapes your cornea has. A toric lens creates different focusing powers on the vertical and horizontal axis to correct the effects of an oddly shaped cornea.

Multifocal lenses are for people who have presbyopia, which is a difficulty seeing at varying distances. The contact lenses contain different prescriptions within the lens. They offer a smooth transition between different areas of focus by gradually changing the lens’s powers from top to bottom.

More durable than soft contact lenses, RGP lenses are also more resistant to the buildup of deposits. These rigid lenses can take more time to get used to wearing, but usually last much longer than a pair of soft lenses.

These lenses are both rigid gas-permeable lenses (RGP) and soft lenses all-in-one. The soft outer skirt allows for a more comfortable fit while the harder lens provides crisp vision. These lenses are the best of both worlds.

Transition contacts are a new technology for lens wearers. They change colors depending on how much light is passing through them. This gives you more freedom and allows you to go outside without putting on sunglasses.

Ortho-k contacts are lenses primarily used for myopia control. These lenses temporarily reshape the form of the cornea to improve vision. They’re usually worn at night to reshape the cornea while the patient sleeps.