Contact Lens Selection
The correct selection of contact lenses is the key to comfortable vision, eye health and confidence in everyday life. Contact lenses are a convenient alternative to glasses, but their choice requires a professional approach and individual consultation with a specialist.
When selecting contact lenses, an ophthalmologist or optometrist conducts a comprehensive eye examination, determines visual acuity, type of refraction, radius of curvature of the cornea, diameter and sensitivity of the eyes. The patient's lifestyle, working conditions, duration of lens wear and the presence of concomitant eye diseases are also taken into account.
Modern contact lenses are made of high-quality materials that ensure sufficient oxygen supply to the cornea and eye hydration. There are soft and hard lenses, daily, monthly or extended wear, as well as special toric lenses for astigmatism correction and multifocal lenses for age-related vision changes.
Incorrectly selected lenses can cause discomfort, dryness, redness of the eyes or even inflammation. That is why it is not recommended to select lenses yourself without consulting a specialist. Professional selection guarantees safe and comfortable use of contact lenses.
How to put on a contact lens correctly
Before putting on contact lenses, you must thoroughly wash your hands with soap and dry them with a lint-free towel. Make sure that the lens is clean, undamaged and in the correct position - it has the shape of a flat bowl without curved edges.
Place the lens on the tip of your index finger, with the other hand carefully lift the upper eyelid, and with the middle finger of the same hand pull the lower eyelid. Looking straight ahead or slightly upwards, carefully place the lens on the surface of the eye. Slowly release your eyelids and blink several times so that the lens takes the correct position.
If you feel discomfort, the lens should be removed, rinsed with a special solution and tried to put on again. Never use tap water to clean your lenses.
Optica Ochi specialists will help you choose the best contact lens option, teach you how to properly care for and use your lenses, and provide recommendations on how to wear them. Trust your vision to professionals and enjoy clear vision every day.
Selection of astigmatic contact lenses
Selection of astigmatic contact lenses requires special precision, because astigmatism is associated with an uneven shape of the cornea or lens of the eye. To correct this disorder, special toric contact lenses are used, which have different optical powers in different meridians. During the selection, an ophthalmologist or optometrist determines not only the diopters, but also the axis and degree of astigmatism, the radius of curvature and the stability of the lens fit on the eye. Properly selected astigmatic contact lenses provide a clear, stable image, reduce eye fatigue and increase comfort in everyday life. Independent selection of such lenses is not recommended, since only professional selection guarantees effective and safe vision correction.
Selection of multifocal contact lenses
Selection of multifocal contact lenses is carried out to correct age-related vision changes, when the ability to see clearly at different distances decreases. Such lenses have several optical zones that provide a smooth transition between near, intermediate and distant vision. When selecting, the specialist takes into account vision indicators, the patient's age, the degree of presbyopia, the characteristics of visual loads and lifestyle. An obligatory stage is the adaptation period, during which comfort and quality of vision are assessed. Properly selected multifocal contact lenses provide natural vision, freedom of movement and a high quality of life without the need for glasses.