Provo’s Premier Eye and Contact Lens Center
Whether you’re tired of wearing glasses or want to wear contact lenses to correct your vision, the Eye Clinic & Aesthetics of Provo can help. No matter what you’re looking for, our doctors fit all designs of soft, gas-permeable, multifocal (near vision), toric (for astigmatism), and specialty contact lenses.
New contact lenses are always coming to the market, and our doctors are constantly looking for new ways to help our patients benefit from new lens designs and materials. Schedule your consultation or eye exam appointment today for a diagnosis and contact lens fitting.
Simple and Comprehensive Contact Lens Fittings
We are committed to helping you succeed with your contact lenses. First, we will begin with a comprehensive eye exam to determine which type of contact lens is correct for you. We have thousands of soft contact lenses on hand, so we can usually send you home with contacts on the same day as your exam. If you have never worn contact lenses or need to switch to a different design, we have technicians who can train you to insert, remove, and care for your new lenses.
After you have your initial set of lenses, we will allow you time to try them on your own. After a week or two, we will have you back into the office to see if slight adjustments or design changes are necessary. We are happy to try different options to help you succeed and enjoy your life free of relying on glasses.
Benefits of Contact Lenses
What to Expect During Your Contact Lens Fitting
When you come to Provo Eye Clinic for contact lenses, we want to make sure your lenses fit well and feel good. First, we do a full eye exam to check your vision and eye health. Then, we measure your eyes to find the right size and shape for your lenses. You will try some lenses to see which ones feel best. Our staff will teach you how to put in, take out, and care for your lenses. After you take your lenses home, we ask you to come back in a week or two to see if any changes are needed. We want you to be happy and comfortable with your new lenses.
New contact lenses are always coming to the market, and our doctors are constantly looking for new ways to help our patients benefit from new lens designs and materials. Schedule your consultation or eye exam appointment today for a diagnosis and contact lens fitting.
How to Care for Your Contact Lenses
Taking good care of your contact lenses keeps your eyes healthy and your lenses comfortable. Always wash your hands before touching your lenses. Clean your lenses with the special solution every time you take them out, and never use water or saliva. Use fresh solution each time—don’t just add more to the old solution. Take your lenses out before sleeping, swimming, or showering to avoid infections. Also, clean your lens case often and replace it every three months. Following these steps helps keep your eyes safe and your lenses working well.
All About Hard to Fit Contacts
Contact lenses are not an easy solution for every person suffering from vision problems. Some eye conditions make wearing contacts a difficult proposition. However, it does not rule out wearing contact lenses altogether. It just means patients need to discuss options with their eye care provider and obtain specialized hard to fit contacts for their specific vision problems.
If you’ve been told you are not a good candidate for contacts, speak with our team to explore your eye care options in-depth. We offer a broad range of solutions to help you see clearly and comfortably, including scleral lenses and beautiful frames, uniquely suited to your tastes.
Why Choose Provo Eye Clinic for Your Contact Lenses?
At Provo Eye Clinic, we have many types of contact lenses from top brands, so we can find the perfect fit for you. Our doctors fit all kinds of lenses, including soft, gas permeable, multifocal, toric, and special lenses for hard-to-fit eyes. We offer fast service and often have lenses ready the same day. Our team will teach you how to use your lenses and check on you to make sure they stay comfortable. We want you to enjoy seeing clearly without glasses, and we work hard to make that happen.
Provo’s Contact Lens FAQs
We have access to over 160 different brands of soft contact lenses. We can get them in spherical, toric, multifocal, and specialty designs. Our trusted manufacturers are:
- CooperVision
- Alcon
- Bausch & Lomb
- Johnson & Johnson
If you want to wear contact lenses but have had trouble wearing them in the past—or you’ve been told you are not a good candidate for contacts—scleral contact lenses may be the solution you are looking for.
These large-diameter gas permeable (hard) lenses offer clear vision for those with high prescriptions or distorted corneas from injury or degeneration such as keratoconus.
They are called “scleral” lenses because, instead of covering only a portion of the cornea (like conventional gas-permeable lenses), these large lenses vault over the entire corneal surface and rest on the “white” of the eye, which is called the sclera.
Because of their size, scleral lenses are more stable on the eye than conventional gas-permeable lenses, so they are less likely to fall out during physical activity or even accidentally swim. This stability can also make them more comfortable than conventional lenses. Most patients feel that scleral lenses provide initial comfort similar to soft lenses.
Optometrists typically provide separate prescriptions for eyeglasses and contact lenses to ensure that each type of lens is specifically designed to correct vision problems based on their unique characteristics and requirements. These distinct prescriptions help to achieve optimal vision correction and comfort for individuals who wear glasses, contacts, or both.
If you want to wear contact lenses but have had trouble wearing them in the past—or if you’ve been told you are not a good candidate for contacts—scleral contact lenses may be the solution you are looking for.
These large-diameter gas permeable (hard) lenses offer clear vision for those with high prescriptions or distorted corneas from injury or degeneration such as keratoconus.
They are called “scleral” lenses because, instead of covering only a portion of the cornea (like conventional gas-permeable lenses), these large lenses vault over the entire corneal surface and rest on the “white” of the eye, which is called the sclera.
Because of their size, scleral lenses are more stable on the eye than conventional gas permeable lenses, so they are less likely to fall out during physical activity or even swimming accidentally. This stability can also make them more comfortable than conventional lenses. Most patients feel that scleral lenses provide initial comfort similar to soft lenses.
Finding contact lenses that fit and wearing contact lenses in general can be made more challenging when these conditions affect your eyes:
- Astigmatism
- Dry eyes
- Giant Papillary Conjunctivitis (GPC)
- Keratoconus
- Presbyopia
Please speak to our team today to find solutions for eye care and improved vision.
Finding contact lenses that fit and wearing contact lenses in general can be made more challenging when these conditions affect your eyes:
- Astigmatism
- Dry eyes
- Giant Papillary Conjunctivitis (GPC)
- Keratoconus
- Presbyopia
Please speak to our team today to find solutions for eye care and improved vision.
Protein deposits on contact lenses can be caused by a variety of factors including poor tear quality, inadequate blinking, improper compliance with lens replacement or solution use, foreign contaminants, surface scratches, and poor surface wetting.
These deposits, which typically develop over weeks or months of wear, can impact the patient’s lens wearing experience and ocular health. Factors such as individual tear chemistry, including lipid composition, protein profile, mucin, and electrolyte analysis, play a significant role in the formation of deposits. These deposits can lead to contact lens-related ocular pathology, affecting the patient’s comfort, wearing time, and quality of vision.
Request an Appointment
If you have a difficult prescription or have struggled with contact lenses in the past, we welcome you to the office to explore new options. After a comprehensive eye and vision evaluation, our doctors will discuss the variety of contact lens options with you to select the type that best fits your vision needs and lifestyle.
Schedule an appointment with Dr. Smith or Dr. Lewis and they will help you find the perfect contact lens for your work and lifestyle. Call (801) 373-4550 or request an appointment using the link below.