Contact Lenses
Our
doctors fit various kinds of contact lenses based on each individual’s unique vision problems. We offer the broadest possible choice of lenses available, including the industry’s most recent, proven innovations. Our experienced doctors have served as clinical investigators for a number of contact lens companies, providing the data and information needed to develop new and better lenses. It’s no surprise that we specialize in the "difficult to fit" contact
lens patient.
Keep Your Lenses Clean
You wouldn’t dream of sticking a dirty finger in your eye, so why put in a dirty contact lens? You could be doing just that if you aren’t cleaning your lenses correctly. Begin by washing and drying your hands thoroughly. Soft lenses should be cleaned in the palm of one hand, one at a time, using the appropriate solution. Gently rub the lens with one finger of the other hand in a lateral (back and forth) motion. Finish by rinsing with additional solution. Rinsing lenses with solution alone does not remove enough dust and debris accumulated during daily wear.Keep Your Lenses to Yourself
It’s important not to share contact lenses with anyone else. Trying on someone else’s contact lens or lending out your lens can spread infection. Since contact lenses are fit to the exact size and configuration of one person’s eye, the lens might damage the surface if worn by someone else. If you hear about a particular type of lens you want to try, contact our office and come in to try it for yourself. We will provide you with a fresh, clean lens, designed precisely for the size and shape of your eye.Contact Lens Care Guide
Adhere to the following guidelines in caring for and replacing your contact lenses.- Always wash hands before handling contact lenses.
- Rub and rinse the surface of each contact lens before storing.
- Use only sterile products recommended by your optometrist to clean and disinfect your lenses. Saline solution and rewetting drops are not designed to disinfect lenses.
- Do not use tap water to wash or store contact lenses.
- Contact lens solution must be discarded each time lenses are removed from the case.
- Use fresh solution each time a lens is placed in the case.
- Replace your contact lenses with new ones using the schedule your doctor prescribes.
- Keep your contact lens case clean by rinsing it with solution, and replacing the case with a new one as needed.
- Do not sleep in contact lenses unless told to do so by your doctor.
- Do not swim in soft contact lenses. Wait several hours after swimming before re-inserting lenses.
- Never exchange lenses with someone else.
- Never put contact lenses in your mouth.
- See your optometrist regularly for contact lens evaluations and to check the health of your eye.
- If you experience any of the following symptoms -- RSVP (Redness, Secretion, Visual blurring or Pain), see your optometrist immediately!
Blink™ Lubricant Eye Drops
Northern Virginia Doctors of Optometry recommends Blink™ Lubricant Eye Drops. Blink™ is a unique lubricating drop that can be used as needed throughout the day to hydrate contact lenses and soothe your eyes. It is recommended for contact lens wearers who experience lens or eye dryness, fatigued eyes, burning or stinging associated with lens wear. These eye drops can be used with all soft contact lenses, including silicone hydrogel and RGP lenses. The drops are available at any of our offices.Contact Lens Solutions
Introducing Sauflon Lite Multipurpose SolutionOur doctors recommend Sauflon Lite multi-purpose contact lens solution for cleaning and disinfecting your contact lenses. Sold in more than 55 countries, Sauflon Lite offers the latest in contact lens solutions and supports healthy contact lens wear in a convenient all-in-one bottle. This solution can be safely used to clean, disinfect, lubricate and rinse your soft lenses. It has been proven safe and effective in fighting bacteria and fungi.
Patient Direct Solution Delivery
Our practice is pleased to offer Patient Direct, a convenient, cost effective home delivery program for contact lens solutions. Using your Patient Direct Membership number (available by contacting any of our offices) you may order Sauflon supplies through the Patient Direct website, toll free phone number, by mail, or at any of our offices.
Order Contact Lens Solutions for Delivery
Sauflon solutions purchased through Patient Direct provide substantial savings over retail prices of other contact lens solutions – including those purchased from mass merchandisers. Order through Patient Direct and SAVE. Contact the office where you are seen to obtain a Patient Direct membership number.To order solutions online, click here:www.sauflon.com/usa/patientdirect.
Contact Lenses
ACUVUE® OASYS™ Brand Contact Lenses with HYDRACLEAR™ PlusNo other Silicone Hydrogel contact lenses provide better vision. ACUVUE® OASYS™ Brand contact lenses are the smoothest silicone hydrogel contact lenses – 50 percent smoother than the leading silicone hydrogel contact lenses. In a recent clinical study, the majority of wearers said they were better than any other contact lens they ever tried. With ACUVUE® OASYS™ 4 out of 5 study patients agree that they make them “Forget They Are Wearing Contact Lenses.”
ACUVUE® ADVANCE™ Brand
Contact Lenses with HYDRACLEAR™Helps keep eyes fresh and white. ACUVUE® ADVANCE™ Brand with HYDRACLEAR™ provide an increased level of oxygen versus traditional lenses. They have a revolutionary technology that brings you exceptional long-lasting comfort – comfort that lasts as long as you do. From the moment you put them in to the end of your longest day, ACUVUE® ADVANCE™ with HYDRACLEAR™ feel moist and comfortable. They are the #1 doctor-prescribed high-oxygen (silicone hydrogel) contact lenses.
ACUVUE® ADVANCE™ Brand
Contact Lenses for Astigmatism
Built for speed. Designed for vision and comfort all day. ACUVUE® ADVANCE™ Brand for Astigmatism has a fast, predictable fit and crisp, clear vision and comfort all day. ACUVUE® ADVANCE™ for Astigmatism is the only contact lens for astigmatism with the highest government standards for UV-Blocking†*
(Class I UV-Blocking).
*Warning: UV-absorbing contact lenses are NOT substitutes for protective UV-absorbing eyewear such as UV-absorbing goggles or sunglasses because they do not completely cover the eye and surrounding area. You should continue to use UV-absorbing eyewear as directed. NOTE: Long-term exposure to UV radiation is one of the risk factors associated with cataracts. Exposure is based on a number of factors, such as environmental conditions (altitude, geography and cloud cover) and personal factors (extent and nature of outdoor activities). UV-Blocking contact lenses help provide protection against harmful UV radiation. However, clinical studies have not been done to demonstrate that wearing UV-Blocking contact lenses reduces the risk of developing cataracts and other eye disorders. Consult your Eye Care Practitioner for more information.
ACUVUE®2 Brand Contact LensesACUVUE®2
NEW CONTOURINTELLIGENT DESIGN™ take your vision to another level
Take your vision to another level with our most advanced contact lens, ACUVUE®2 Brand Contact Lenses, and see why it is the most prescribed soft contact lens in the United States.* Whether you're new to contacts, or looking to upgrade to the latest technology, ACUVUE®2 may be right for you.
- 7 out of 10 who wear ACUVUE®2 have better than 20/20 vision - and you probably thought that 20/20 is as good as it gets!
- UV-Blocking-- for active lifestyles
- They're easy to put on and take out of your eye, so they're great for first-time wearers
They're
exceptionally comfortable--so comfortable, it's like wearing
nothing at all!
ACUVUE®2 is designed to be worn as a two-week daily
wear lens (which means you take the lenses out each night). It
can also be worn as a one-week extended wear lens (which means
you can sleep in them).
1 Day ACUVUE
1-DAY ACUVUE®Brand Contact Lenses offer the healthiest, most convenient way to wear contact lenses. There's no lens care or messy solutions required--just wear them one day and throw them away! Enjoy the feeling of a fresh, clean lens every day with 1-DAY ACUVUE®.
* Flexibility of full or part-time wear. Great for occasional use.
* Only daily disposable contact lenses with UV-Blocking
* No lens care or messy solutions required.
* The no-hassle healthiest way to wear lenses.
An Innovation
When the makers of ACUVUE®, the number-one doctor-prescribed brand of contact lenses, developed ACUVUE®BIFOCAL Contact Lenses, it was a technological breakthrough. That's because ACUVUE® BIFOCAL is the only contact lens with PUPIL INTELLIGENT DESIGN.
It has five invisible, concentric zones that allow you to see clearly at varying distances. So you won't find yourself having to think about which part of the lens to use - you simply put them on and go.
What to Expect
After you've been fitted with ACUVUE®BIFOCAL Contact Lenses, your eyes will probably need some time to adjust. How much time varies from person to person. Some people adapt immediately. Other people may take several days to adapt or need their prescription adjusted slightly.
Easy to Use
ACUVUE®BIFOCAL Contact Lenses are extremely easy to use because
once you put them on, you can forget about them the rest of the
day.
Other convenient features include:
- An inside-out indicator - so they go on right the first time
- Visibility tint - so you can easily see them in the case and on your finger
- Flexible wear schedules - to fit your lifestyle
- UV Blocking* - ACUVUE®BIFOCAL
Contact Lenses block
approximately 86% of the UV-A rays, and 98% of UV-B rays. - Edge Design - Promotes exceptional comfort.
- Precision Junctions - Intended to reduce blurs and halos.
About the Acuvue® 2 Colours Lens™
Now, you can change the color of your eyes without fooling around
with your eyesight. New ACUVUE®2 COLOURS Brand Contact Lenses
were designed by the most innovative vision scientists and the
most demanding color artists.
THE INNOVATION
ACUVUE®2 COLOURS features a special color-enhancing layer.
So you get truly vivid, yet natural color.
And our lenses are ultra-thin, made mostly of water, and so comfortable you'll hardly know you're wearing them. Even if you don't need vision correction, don't trust your eyes to anything less than ACUVUE®.