Contact Lenses
We fit a wide range of contact lenses, and whatever you wear now, there’s almost certainly a version of it that fits better.
Lens types we fit
- Disposable soft contacts: daily, weekly and monthly
- Bifocal and multifocal lenses
- Toric lenses for astigmatism
- Colored lenses
- RGP lenses: rigid gas permeable, what most people still call hard lenses
How a contact lens fitting works
A good fit starts with a thorough eye exam, both to get your prescription right and to rule out anything that would make contact lens wear uncomfortable or unwise. From there we choose a lens based on your prescription, the shape and health of your eye, and how you actually live. Someone in front of a screen all day and someone out on a boat every weekend don’t need the same lens.
In most cases you’ll get to try lenses on the same day as your exam, and you can usually go home with a few samples before committing to anything. We follow up after that first fitting and change the fit or the material if it isn’t right yet.
Learning to look after them
We teach every patient how to care for their lenses properly, and we’re straight with you about what happens if that care slips. Then we keep an eye on things long term, checking the condition of the lenses and making sure hygiene is holding up. It’s the least interesting part of wearing contacts and the part that causes almost all the problems.
Brands we keep in stock
We hold a lot of brands and prescriptions on the shelf, including:
- Acuvue Oasys, and Acuvue Oasys for Astigmatism
- Acuvue Dailies
- Air Optix, and Air Optix for Astigmatism
- Air Optix Colors
- Air Optix Dailies
- Air Optix Multifocal
- FreshLook Colors
- Biofinity
If what you need isn’t on that list, we can order lenses for any prescription.
Lost a lens?
If you need an emergency pair, call us and we’ll do our best to sort you out the same day. (843) 796-1155.
Frequently asked questions
What types of contact lenses do you fit?
Daily, weekly and monthly disposable soft lenses, bifocal and multifocal lenses, toric lenses for astigmatism, colored lenses, and rigid gas permeable (hard) lenses.
Can I try contact lenses the same day as my exam?
In most cases, yes. You can usually go home with a few samples before committing, and we follow up to adjust the fit or material if it is not right yet.
Is a contact lens prescription different from a glasses prescription?
Yes. A contact lens prescription can only be written after a contact lens fitting, and it lists the brand, base curve, diameter and power. An eyeglass prescription is normally valid for two years, and a contact lens prescription for one.
What if I lose a contact lens?
Call us at (843) 796-1155. If you need an emergency pair, we will do our best to sort you out the same day.
Book a contact lens exam
Contact lens wearers need an exam every year, or as often as your doctor recommends. Request a time online and we’ll take it from there.