Contact lenses offer a convenient and flexible way to correct vision while supporting an active lifestyle. At Focal Point Comprehensive Vision Care & Carman Vision Services, our team provides detailed contact lens exams to check that your lenses fit properly, feel comfortable, and support long-term eye health.
Not every eye is the same, which is why contact lenses require a specialized evaluation. Our optometrists carefully assess your vision, eye shape, and tear film to determine the right type of lenses for your needs.
If you’re trying contacts for the first time or looking for a better fit, we’re here to guide you through every step of the process. Contact us to schedule your contact lens exam and fitting today.
A contact lens exam goes beyond a standard eye exam. In addition to determining your prescription, your optometrist evaluates how contact lenses will interact with the surface of your eyes. During your visit, we assess:
These measurements help us select contact lenses that provide clear vision while protecting the health of your eyes.
Our team fits many types of contact lenses to suit different lifestyles and visual needs, including:
We stay current with new contact lens technologies so patients can benefit from improved comfort, clarity, and convenience.
Orthokeratology, often called ortho-k, is a specialized type of contact lens worn overnight. These custom lenses gently reshape the cornea while you sleep so you can see clearly during the day without glasses or contact lenses.
Ortho-k may be recommended for:
Because ortho-k lenses are custom-designed for each patient, careful measurements and follow-up visits are important to monitor proper results and eye health.
Scleral lenses are larger specialty contact lenses that rest on the white part of the eye rather than the cornea. They create a smooth optical surface and hold a reservoir of fluid between the lens and the eye.
These lenses can be especially helpful for patients with:
Scleral lenses often provide improved comfort and stable vision when traditional contact lenses are not successful.ad, and participate comfortably in school activities.
When you obtain your contact lenses through our clinic, your eye health and vision remain our top priorities. Our team of optometrists and licensed contact lens fitters works closely with you to help check that your lenses provide excellent vision, comfort, and safety.
Our contact lens program focuses on:
Our goal is simple. We want every patient to feel confident and comfortable with their contact lenses.
Contact lenses should feel comfortable, provide clear vision, and support healthy eyes. With the right fit and proper care, they can be a reliable vision solution for many patients.
At Focal Point Comprehensive Vision Care & Carman Vision Services, we take the time to evaluate your eyes carefully and recommend the lenses that match your needs and lifestyle.
Contact us to book your contact lens exam today and let us help you explore your options.
The options are nearly endless when it comes to ACUVUE® brand contact lenses – the #1 contact lens brand in the world. Long-lasting comfort and clear vision can be yours with a contact lens in the ACUVUE® brand family.
Alcon has one mission: to provide innovative products that enhance quality of life by helping people see better. Alcon is and uniquely poised to serve every contact lens wearer by addressing the full life cycle of their needs. Designed in the USA.
Bausch + Lomb is one of the best-known and most respected American healthcare brands globally, offering the widest and finest range of eye health products including contact lenses and lens care products, pharmaceuticals, intraocular lenses, and other eye surgery products.
We create and execute innovation that is unmatched in the contact lens industry. There's much more to our story than that, however. You'll find that what sets us apart is how we approach our business. We collaborate, we listen, and we enjoy what we do. Designed in the USA.
Founded over 175 years ago, ZEISS is a pioneer in optical science. Their commitment to innovation is unmatched, with 12% of revenue invested in research and development each year. This dedication allows every lens to deliver precision, clarity, and long-lasting quality. Choosing ZEISS is an investment in your vision today and for the future.
You can find us in the Menzies Medical Centre, with plenty of parking available outside the clinic.
You can find us on 1st Street SW, right next to PharmaChoice. Street parking is available right outside the clinic.
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