Contact Lenses

Some 12 million people over age 40 in the US have some vision impairment, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and nearly 7% of kids have a diagnosed eye condition. If you’ve dreamed of having better vision, dislike wearing glasses or contacts, or have learned that LASIK isn’t your best bet, you may want to consider orthokeratology or ortho-k. The series of customized lenses improve your vision while you sleep. Our qualified experts at West Broward Eyecare Associates are pleased to offer this nonsurgical therapy for qualified candidates. Read on to learn about ortho-k and its benefits. Ortho-k […]

Can ANYONE wear contact lenses? Many patients are interested in trying contact lenses but are unsure what their options are and if they are a good candidate for contact lenses. Over the last decade, contact lenses have exploded in the eyecare space and now there are more options available than ever. Below we will review some common types of contact lenses. Soft lenses: these lenses are commonly used for average prescriptions but in recent years have expanded to incorporate high myopic (minus) and hyperopic (plus) prescriptions as well as increasing options for patients with astigmatism. Monthly soft contact lenses: these lenses are […]

How young is too young for Contact lenses? Contact lenses are a medical device regulated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) which are regularly used by eyecare professionals to correct vision. Many parents inquire as to what age children can start wearing contact lenses, and there is no exact answer to this question. The doctor, parent and child can discuss the following considerations Reasons to consider contact lenses: Is the child responsible enough? – because contacts are a medical device, they need careful cleaning and care. Will someone be available to help the child? Cosmetics of contacts vs. glasses – some […]