Specialty Contact Lenses

Consider contact lenses if you have poor vision but don’t want to wear eyeglasses. At Vistasite Eye Care in The Bronx, New York City, experienced optometrist Rostislav Ryvkin, OD, offers traditional and specialty contact lenses to kids, teens, and adults. Contact lenses sharpen your vision discreetly, making it easier to drive, read, and perform other routine tasks. Call Vistasite Eye Care in The Bronx today to schedule a contact lens appointment, or book your visit online. 

How are contact lenses different from glasses?

Contact lenses and glasses both sharpen your vision, but they aren’t the same thing:

Eyeglasses

Eyeglasses have prescription lenses supported by plastic or metal frames. The frames rest on your ears and the bridge of your nose and address common vision problems like nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism.

Contact lenses

Contact lenses are thin plastic discs that rest on your eyes. The lenses improve your vision and treat problems like nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism.

Contacts correct the same vision problems as eyeglasses, including nearsightedness, farsightedness, astigmatism, and presbyopia. Dr. Ryvkin also prescribes specialty contact lenses to address other eye problems. 

Are there different types of specialty contact lenses?

At Vistasite Eye Care in The Bronx, Dr. Ryvkin offers several types of specialty contact lenses, including:

• Orthokeratology lenses to correct nearsightedness
• Scleral contact lenses for keratoconus
• Lenses that protect the eye after injuries
• Lenses that protect the eye from sunlight
• Multifocal lenses to correct near and far vision at the same time

You can also get contact lenses that relieve dry eyes.

What are the different types of contact lenses?

At Vistasite Eye Care in The Bronx, Dr. Ryvkin offers several types of contact lenses, including:

Hard contact lenses

These lenses, also called rigid gas-permeable (RGP) lenses, are firm and hold their shape. They let oxygen flow through them, which is essential for keeping your eyes healthy.

Hard contact lenses are recommended for people with astigmatism, keratoconus, and eye allergies.

Soft contact lenses

These contact lenses are made from gel-like plastic. They’re pliable and conform to your eye’s surface. Most patients prefer these lenses because they’re comfortable and easy to wear.

Hybrid contact lenses

These contact lenses have an RGP lens in the center, surrounded by a soft lens.

Extended, daily, and continuous wear lenses

You can wear these contacts for up to seven days before needing to remove them. They’re comfortable and convenient if you wear contacts daily.

Dr. Ryvkin ensures you’re comfortable inserting and removing them and know how to care for them, regardless of the type of contact lenses you get.

To learn more about the benefits of specialty contact lenses, call Vistasite Eye Care in the Bronx today to schedule an appointment or book your visit online.