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Glaucoma accounts for 10% of blindness in the U.S. But because there often are no warning symptoms, half of the nearly 3 million Americans with glaucoma go undiagnosed until it is too late.

If you lack health insurance, you may be eligible for a free eye exam through the Eye Care America program of the Foundation of the American Academy of Ophthalmology.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I wear contact lenses?

Many people who wear contacts instead of glasses are happier because they feel they look better. The most important key to successful contact lens wearing is strong personal motivation! Are you willing to put up with certain discomforts? To learn the proper techniques of cleaning and taking care of the lenses? To keep to your wearing schedule? To have regular checkups?

 

If you can answer YES to the above, you probably have the attitude and motivation to wear contact lenses successfully.

 

Which contact lens is best for me?

Hard, Gas-Permeable Lenses

 

Advantages:

  • very oxygen-permeable, therefore healthy for the cornea
  • sharp, crisp vision
  • less expense than soft lenses
  • available in custom astigmatism and bifocal designs
  • Do not absorb chemicals, impurities and pathogens

Disadvantages:

  • Longer initial adaptation period
  • Are more easily ejected for the eye

 

Soft Lenses - Daily Wear

 

Advantages:

  • usually more comfortable
  • easier to keep in place
  • less or no glare
  • easier to interchange with glasses

Disadvantages:

  • vision may not be as sharp
  • there may be more time and care in cleaning, depending on the type of soft lenses
  • do not last as long

 

Extended-Wear Lenses

 

Advantages:

  • can be worn 24 hours a day for up to one month
  • an aid to people who have difficulty handling lenses due to physical or visual impairments
  • usually provide good visual acuity
  • also available in hard, gas-permeable (although infrequently used)

Disadvantages:

 

  • higher risk of infection or corneal ulceration
  • cost substantially more than daily-wear lenses
  • more easily damaged
  • more frequent build up of deposits
  • necessitate frequent visits to the doctor
  • must be replaced more often than daily wear soft lenses
  • more frequent followup appointments are required

 

How much do contact lenses cost?

Fees vary, as do fees for other professional services. The examination and fitting for contact lenses is more complex than for eyeglasses. Prices also vary according to the type of lens that is best for you and meets your visual needs. Most doctors are more than willing to discuss costs with you.