Specialty Contact Lenses

If you prefer not to wear eyeglasses due to poor vision, consider contact lenses. At VistaSite Eye Care - Bronx Vista Optique in The Bronx, New York City, Rostislav Ryvkin, MD, provides a range of traditional and specialty contact lenses suitable for children, teenagers, and adults. Contact lenses offer discreet vision correction, enhancing activities such as driving, reading, and daily tasks. Contact VistaSite Eye Care - Bronx Vista Optique in The Bronx today to arrange your contact lens consultation, or conveniently book online.

What are contact lenses?

Contact lenses are an alternative to traditional eyeglasses. They’re small, thin pieces of plastic that sit on the surface of your eyes to correct your vision.

Contacts are customized medical devices that can correct nearsightedness (myopia) and farsightedness (hyperopia). Even people who need bifocal or multifocal lenses can find contacts that improve their vision.

When you wear contacts, you generally insert them in the morning and take them out before you go to sleep at night. They sit on the moist film of tears that covers your eyes. When contacts fit properly, you shouldn’t feel them in your eyes.

How do contact lenses differ from glasses?

While both correct vision, there are notable distinctions between contact lenses and glasses:

Eyeglasses

Eyeglasses feature prescription lenses supported by plastic or metal frames. These frames sit on the ears and nose bridge and address common vision issues like nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism.

Contact lenses

Contact lenses are thin, plastic discs placed directly on the eyes to correct vision and treat conditions such as nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism.

Contacts effectively address vision problems similar to eyeglasses, including presbyopia. Dr. Ryvkin also prescribes specialty contact lenses for various eye conditions.

Are there different types of specialty contact lenses?

At VistaSite Eye Care - Bronx Vista Optique in The Bronx, Dr. Ryvkin offers several specialty contact lenses, including:

• Orthokeratology lenses for myopia correction
• Scleral lenses for keratoconus
• Protective lenses for post-eye injuries
• Sun-protective lenses
• Multifocal lenses for simultaneous near and far vision correction
• Contact lenses for dry eye relief

What are the different types of contact lenses?

VistaSite Eye Care - Bronx Vista Optique in The Bronx provides a variety of contact lenses, including:

Hard contact lenses

Also known as rigid gas-permeable (RGP) lenses, these are durable and maintain their shape. They allow oxygen to pass through, essential for eye health. They are recommended for astigmatism, keratoconus, and eye allergy sufferers.

Soft contact lenses

Made from flexible plastic resembling gel, these lenses conform to the eye’s surface. They are favored by most patients for their comfort and ease of wear.

Hybrid contact lenses

These lenses combine an RGP center with a soft lens periphery.

Extended, daily, and continuous wear lenses

These lenses can be worn continuously for up to seven days. They provide comfort and convenience for daily wearers.

Dr. Ryvkin ensures patients are comfortable with lens insertion, removal, and care, regardless of the lens type chosen.

To discover more about the benefits of specialty contact lenses, contact VistaSite Eye Care - Bronx Vista Optique in The Bronx today to schedule an appointment or book online.