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Not sure about trying a new contact lens brand? We’re here to help! Trial your new contact lenses for up to 2 weeks and let us know if any changes need to be made via Email, Call or Text!

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Order and reorder contact lenses from us and have them delivered directly to the location of your choice • Track your orders • Contact the MARLO Care team with any questions or support needs • Exam reminders

Why we don’t recommend bi-weekly lenses

Two week lenses have the lowest compliance rate of any contact lens wearing modalities. This means you are more likely to wear them past the two week expiration or even longer which greatly increases your risk for infection and decreases the oxygen permeability of the lenses leading to corneal hypoxia. Even some of the newer monthly lenses have a much better oxygen permeability than the 2 week lenses available on the market.

If you have questions or are concerned about trying a new type of contact please call our office.

Contact Lens

Wear and Care

Revitalize

Give your eyes a break! Don’t wear your contact lenses longer than recommended and never sleep in your contacts.

Risks of sleeping in contacts:
  • Corneal ulcers
  • Infections
  • Conjunctivitis
  • Hypoxia of the eye
  • Inflammation

Sanitize

Wash and Dry your hands before inserting or removing your lenses!

Rub and rinse your contacts with fresh disinfecting solution — don’t mix new with old. Be sure to change your lenses as often as recommended according to your eye doctor and lens type.

Utilize

Stay prepared and let your provider know when you are running low on contacts! Don’t use your contacts or contacts lens case longer than recommended.

Never store your contacts in water.

Only use the solution your eye doctor recommends.

Familiarize

Talk with your eye doctor about what type of lens is right for you!

Ex: Daily lenses may be most effective for you compared to monthly lenses.

Take out your contacts and call your eye doctor if you have eye pain, red eyes, or blurred vision.

Why does the contact lens portion of the exam cost a separate fee from my routine eye exam copay?

The fitting is not part of your annual exam. It is a re-evaluation of the way the lens is fitting, corneal health, and a calculation from spectacle refraction (vertex and tear layer). It’s extra chair time and that’s why it’s an additional fee typically not covered by insurance.

Contact lenses offer some distinct advantages for people who suffer from refractive errors that impair their eyesight, including the correction of some complex conditions. However, if you’ve just discovered that you need corrective lenses or have always worn glasses in the past, you may not know much about this potentially confusing world. Fortunately, you can get the perfect contacts for your needs and preferences from our Jewett City optometrist at Griswold Eye Care.

Why do many people choose contact lenses?

Some people alternate between contact lenses and glasses depending on their immediate needs, while others stick with contacts exclusively. Contact lenses offer the following benefits:

  • Clear, natural vision – Unlike eyeglass lenses, which remain fixed in the same position at all times, contacts move as your eyeballs move, which can result in more consistently clear vision.
  • Invisible vision correction – If you don’t like how you look in glasses or feel self-conscious about wearing such obvious vision correction, contacts offer an invisible alternative.
  • Safety and security – Even the most robust glasses can break under extreme conditions. If you have a high-impact job or play contact sports, you can wear contacts without worrying about breakage.

Different Contact Lenses for Different Needs

Once you’ve decided that you want contact lenses, you must undergo the necessary evaluations and consultations to determine what kind of contacts make the most sense for you. Our optometrist will perform a contact lens exam in addition to regular eye and vision testing. The contact lens exam reveals details about your corneal curvature, pupil dimensions, and other data crucial for a correct fit.

The kind of contacts you end up with may depend in part on your lifestyle preferences. For instance, if you don’t like taking your lenses out and cleaning them daily, extended-wear lenses may suit your needs best. Your vision issues may also dictate a certain type of lens. Our eye doctor may recommend:

  • Rigid gas-permeable contacts, which hold their curvature more consistently than soft contacts for correction of stronger vision prescriptions.
  • Hybrid contacts featuring a soft rim surrounding a rigid center for people who find rigid gas-permeable contacts uncomfortable.
  • Scleral contacts fit over the entire cornea to compensate for a condition called keratoconus.
  • Orthokeratology lenses temporarily reshape the corneas overnight, allowing you to see clearly without lenses during the day.
  • Moisture-retaining contacts for people who suffer from dry eyes.

Can I get free trial contact lenses if I run out of contacts?

The CL fitting we charge/bill includes the first set of trials we give you at your exam. Trials are used for fitting and trialling only. If you need a supply, we would love to get some order for you. We cannot give you trial lenses free of charge as you are outside of the fitting and diagnostic period.

Why does the contact lens portion of the exam cost a separate fee from my routine eye exam copay?

The fitting is not part of your annual exam. It is a re-evaluation of the way the lens is fitting,corneal health and a calculations from spectacle refraction(vertex and tear layer) it’s extra chair time and that’s why it’s an additional fee typically not covered by insurance.

Contact Our Eye Doctor in Jewett City, CT

Dr. Simmons can evaluate your eyes, discuss your contact lens options, and make sure you get a perfectly-fitted pair of lenses. Contact Griswold Eye Care today at 860-376-2848 or reach us through our website by using our online contact form.

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