Fort Worth Contact Lenses

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If you live in Fort Worth, contact lenses can be found at several retailers and also online. Shop whatever way you feel is right for you!

About Fort Worth Contact Lenses

The first step to take when shopping for contact lenses is to get an eye exam by a professional eye care provider. It is important to get fitted for your lenses not only for comfort but for safety. If you live in Fort Worth, contact lenses can be fitted at the following eye care providers:

  • Sears Optical
  • Pearle Vision
  • Eye Works
  • Target Optical

In addition, there are various private eye doctors who can provide eye exams and fit your eyes for contact lenses. Be sure to check your local yellow pages for listings of other eye care providers in your area.

Online Shopping

If you have a valid eye prescription for contact lenses, shopping online can be an easy, hassle-free option for buying new contacts. You can usually find contacts at a discounted price online. Take your time to comparison shop for the best deals possible. Check out the following online sites for great deals on lenses:

Contact Lens Options

When it comes to wearing contacts, the options are endless. You can choose among plain lenses, colored lenses, disposable lenses, and even special effect lenses. Some popular brands of contacts are:

  • Acuvue
  • CIBA Vision
  • Bausch & Lomb
  • Coopervision

There are several type of contact lenses to choose from as well. The type of vision correction you need is what will determine the type of lens you will be able to wear. Contact lenses come in either soft or hard versions. Depending on your need, lifestyle and condition of your eyes, there are several options:

  • Soft contact lenses are made of water absorbant, flexible plastic.
  • Hard contact lenses are made of a rigid plastic and are also called rigid gas permeable lenses.

If you are able to wear soft contact lenses then you have several options to choose from:

  • Conventional daily wear contacts are made from a flexible and soft plastic. They allow oxygen to pass through the lens to the eye. They can be worn daily or overnight and are replaced annually.
  • Daily disposables are used for a maximum of 24 hours before needing to be replaced.
  • Disposable daily wear lenses are worn daily then get replaced every two weeks.
  • Disposable extended wear are available for overnight wear and can be worn for an extended period of time then are simply discarded.

It is important to discuss the type of lenses you are interested in with your eye doctor. He or she will be able to determine what type will work best for you.

Final Thoughts

Remember that everyone has different eyes and not everyone is able to wear the same lenses. Only your eye doctor can determine the correct type of lens and solution that is right for you. It is important to always properly care for your contacts. Be sure to rinse them before and after wearing with a contact lens solution and store them in a contact case when not wearing them.



 


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