Contact Lens Exams, Fittings, & Brands in North York

Contact Lenses For Added Comfort & Clarity

Contact lenses are small plastic discs worn to correct refractive errors by smoothing the corneal surface. Millions of people worldwide use contact lenses for vision correction for crisp, clear vision without the bulk of eyeglasses.

Contact lenses are medical devices that require proper care to ensure safe and successful long-term wear. Keeping contacts clean is the most critical aspect to avoid eye infections and other eye injuries. Some useful tips to follow are:

Always wash and dry your hands before touching your eyes and face.
Always clean and disinfect your contact lenses after removal and before insertion.
Store your contact lenses in a clean, disinfected contact lens case.
Replace your contact lens case every 3 months.
Only use doctor-recommended contact lens solution and disinfectant.
Always follow the recommended contact lens replacement schedule as prescribed by your eye doctor.
Remove your contact lenses before sleeping, showering, or swimming.

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Types of Contact Lenses

The most common contact lenses are soft contact lenses made of a flexible material called silicone hydrogel. However, we also offer a variety of specialty contact lenses for different eye conditions and hard-to-fit eyes. Some of our specialty lenses include:

Specialty Contact Lenses for Hard-to-Fit Eyes

Not every eye is suited to a standard contact lens. If you have an irregular cornea, significant astigmatism, dry eye, or a prescription that is difficult to correct with conventional lenses, specialty contact lenses may provide a more comfortable and effective solution.

Our team offers a range of specialty contact lenses designed to address different vision needs and eye conditions. Through detailed measurements and personalized fitting, we can determine which lens design is best suited to your eyes.

Scleral lenses are larger-diameter lenses that rest on the white part of the eye, rather than directly on the cornea. They create a smooth optical surface over the eye and hold a reservoir of fluid between the lens and cornea.

Scleral lenses can be particularly helpful for patients with irregular corneas, keratoconus, significant dry eye, or other conditions that make traditional contact lenses difficult or uncomfortable to wear. They can provide clear, stable vision while also helping to keep the corneal surface hydrated.

Orthokeratology uses specially designed rigid contact lenses worn overnight to temporarily reshape the cornea. The lenses are removed in the morning, allowing many patients to see clearly throughout the day without wearing glasses or daytime contact lenses.

Ortho-k can be an option for certain prescriptions and may also be used as part of a myopia management plan for children and teens.

Toric lenses are designed to correct astigmatism. Unlike standard spherical lenses, they have different powers across the lens and are designed to remain properly positioned on the eye.

A precise fit is important for toric lenses because even small amounts of lens movement can affect vision. Our contact lens fittings help ensure the lens is properly aligned for clear, comfortable vision.

Multifocal contact lenses provide correction for multiple distances, making them an option for people who need help seeing both near and far. They can be especially useful for patients experiencing presbyopia who want to reduce their reliance on reading glasses or bifocals.

Hybrid lenses combine a rigid gas-permeable centre with a soft outer skirt. This design can provide the crisp vision associated with rigid lenses while offering the comfort of a soft lens around the edges.

Hybrid lenses may be considered for patients with irregular corneas or those who have difficulty adapting to traditional rigid contact lenses.

Aspheric lenses have a curved lens design that can help improve the way light is focused through the eye. Depending on your prescription and visual needs, they may provide improved visual quality compared with a conventional spherical lens.

Transition contact lenses are designed to adapt to changing light conditions. They can darken when exposed to bright light and return to a clearer state in lower-light environments, providing an additional level of comfort when moving between different lighting conditions.

Contact Lens Fittings

To evaluate your eyes properly for contact lenses, we’ll perform a few tests to ensure you source the best brand for your eyes. Ill-fitting contact lenses can cause permanent damage to your eyes and even vision loss.

Corneal topography is a diagnostic tool used to measure the curvature of your cornea. The scan works in a similar way to measuring a mountain on a topographic map by evaluating any irregular bumps on your cornea.

Optical coherence tomography is a noninvasive imaging technology used to obtain high-resolution images of the retina. The images are a cross-section view of the retina to show the retina’s different layers and their thickness.

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Our technologies allow us to detect and diagnose certain corneal irregularities and other eye conditions that may require specific specialty contact lenses. Please give us a call if you have any questions!

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