The optometrists at Catonsville Eye Group provide a variety of contact lens options to ensure comfort and clear vision for everyone. Depending on the strength of your prescription and vision needs, they may recommend a specific type or brand of lenses.
Soft contact lenses
Soft contact lenses are made of soft plastic and are usually provided as disposable lenses. They’re available in daily, weekly, and monthly varieties to fit your lifestyle and budget.
Gas permeable lenses
Rigid gas permeable lenses (RGP) are made of hard plastic and are slightly smaller in diameter than soft contact lenses. They’re called gas permeable because they allow oxygen to pass through them to reach your eye. RGP lenses are resistant to bacteria and the protein deposits that form on soft lenses. If your prescription doesn’t change and you care for your RGP lenses properly, they can last for a year or longer, providing clear, crisp vision.
Toric lenses
Toric lenses are an excellent option if you have astigmatism. The lenses are weighted to help them stay in the correct position on your eye.
Multifocal lenses
Multifocal lenses are the contact lens version of bifocals. Each lens combines two prescriptions and is used when you need different strengths of correction to see far away and close-up. The prescription transitions gradually and prevents the need to wear reading glasses.
