Contact Lens Fitting

Yes. A contact lens prescription is different from a glasses prescription — it specifies lens brand, base curve, and diameter in addition to your correction. Even if you have a current glasses Rx, you'll need a contact lens fitting and a separate contact lens Rx to purchase contacts legally.

Yes — toric contact lenses are specifically designed for astigmatism. They're available from all major brands in daily, biweekly, and monthly options. Most astigmatism prescriptions are fully correctable with soft toric lenses.

Often, yes. Daily disposables reduce the protein deposits that worsen dryness, and newer materials like silicone hydrogel retain moisture better than older lenses. We'll assess your tear film and recommend the right approach.

Daily disposables are worn once and discarded — no cleaning, no case, a fresh lens every time. Monthly lenses are cleaned and stored each night and replaced every 30 days. Dailies are healthier for most people and more convenient, but monthlies can be more cost-effective for full-time wearers. We'll help you figure out which makes more sense for your lifestyle and budget. Daily contact lenses are designed to be worn once and discarded at the end of the day. Because they don't need to withstand weeks of cleaning and handling, they are often thinner and more delicate than monthly lenses, which can make them exceptionally comfortable. Monthly lenses are made from more durable materials so they can be cleaned, stored, and reused for up to a month..

Yes — multifocal contact lenses correct both distance and near vision in a single lens. Modern designs are significantly better than they were even a few years ago. Another option is monovision, where one eye is corrected for distance and one for near. Dr. Mordue will discuss both approaches and let you try them in-office.

Yes. Annual contact lens exams are required to renew your prescription — contact lens Rxs expire after one year by law. Beyond the legal requirement, your prescription can change, and your corneal health needs to be checked regularly to confirm the lenses aren't causing issues you might not notice. Think of it as the maintenance that lets you keep wearing contacts safely.

We recommend against it, even with lenses marketed as "extended wear." Sleeping in contacts significantly increases the risk of corneal infections, some of which can cause permanent vision loss. The best habit is lenses out before sleep, every night. If you fall asleep with them occasionally, remove them as soon as you wake up and give your eyes a rest day.

Well-fitting contacts should be virtually undetectable after the first few minutes of wear. Warning signs of a poor fit include: persistent redness, excessive dryness or tearing, blurry vision that doesn't improve with blinking, or lenses that feel like they move too much or are stuck in place. If any of these sound familiar, come in — a quick slit lamp check can identify the issue.

We recommend avoiding swimming in contact lenses whenever possible. Fresh water, ocean water, and pool water can all contain microorganisms — including Acanthamoeba — that can become trapped beneath a lens and cause serious, potentially vision-threatening infections. If you choose to wear contacts while swimming, surfing, or snorkeling, wear goggles or a mask whenever possible and remove and discard the lenses as soon as you're done. For regular water activities, daily disposable lenses are the safest contact lens option. Prescription goggles are also a great alternative for many patients.