CL Types

<body topmargin=0 leftmargin=0 marginheight=0 marginwidth=0> <table cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0 border=0><tr> <td valign="top" colspan=2 height=90 BGCOLOR="#6666FF" TEXT="#080000" bgproperties="fixed" background="03f00760egblyg.jpg"> <div> <FONT SIZE="5" COLOR="#330066" FACE="Times New Roman" ><B>West Branch Eyecare</B></FONT><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#CC3399" FACE="Times New Roman" > </FONT><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#3300FF" FACE="Times New Roman" >  </FONT><B> |     </B><A HREF="index.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="West Branch Eyecare"><U><B>home</B></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id17.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Doctors"><U>Doctors</U></A>   |   <A HREF="id18.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Staff"><U>Staff</U></A>   |   <A HREF="id30.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Educational Videos"><U>Educational Videos</U></A>   |   <A HREF="id19.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Services/Products/Insurance"><U>Services/Products/Insurance</U></A>   |   <B>CL Types</B>   |   <A HREF="id27.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Employment"><U>Employment</U></A>   |   <A HREF="id24.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Contact Us"><U>Contact Us</U></A></div> <div> </div> </td> </tr><tr> <td valign="top" width=193 BGCOLOR="#6633FF" TEXT="#080000"> <bR> <div> <A HREF="id26_m.htm#soft_contact_lenses" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE="CL Types"><U><B>Soft</B></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id26_m.htm#gas_permeable_contact_lenses_" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE="CL Types"><U><B>Gas Permeable</B></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id26_m.htm#extended_wear_contact_lenses" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE="CL Types"><U><B>Extended Wear</B></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id26_m.htm#disposable_contact_lenses" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE="CL Types"><U><B>Disposable</B></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id26_m.htm#frequent_replacement_lenses" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE="CL Types"><U><B>Frequent Replacement</B></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id26_m.htm#silicone_contact_lenses" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE="CL Types"><U><B>Silicone</B></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id26_m.htm#toric_contact_lenses" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE="CL Types"><U><B>Toric</B></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id26_m.htm#bifocal_contact_lenses" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE="CL Types"><U><B>Bifocal</B></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id26_m.htm#tinted_contact_lenses" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE="CL Types"><U><B>Tinted</B></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id26_m.htm#custom" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE="CL Types"><U><B>Custom Tinting</B></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="index.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="West Branch Eyecare"><U><B>Home</B></U></A></div> </td> <td valign="top" height=390 BGCOLOR="#6633FF" TEXT="#080000"> <div> <B>CL Types</B></div> <div> The contact lens field is constantly changing, with new materials and solutions becoming available on a regular basis.  The following is a quick summary of current contact lens types.  </div> <bR> <div> <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#FFFFFF" FACE="Arial" ><B> <A NAME="soft_contact_lenses"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B></FONT><B>Soft contact lenses</B> are made from a gel-like plastic with a high water content.  They are larger than the rigid gas permeable lenses. The majority of patients wearing contact lenses use soft contact lenses.</div> <bR> <div> <U>Advantages:</U></div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700dcffffff00.gif" HEIGHT="15" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">more comfortable; easier adaptation.</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700dcffffff00.gif" HEIGHT="15" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">seldom decenter or pop out.</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700dcffffff00.gif" HEIGHT="15" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">excellent for part-time or full-time wear.</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700dcffffff00.gif" HEIGHT="15" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">better than rigid lenses in dusty environments.</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700dcffffff00.gif" HEIGHT="15" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">can be purchased in multi-packs for frequent replacement.</div> <div> <U>Disadvantages:</U></div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700dcffffff00.gif" HEIGHT="15" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">less durable.</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700dcffffff00.gif" HEIGHT="15" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">can absorb vapors and sprays.</div> <bR> <div> <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#FFFFFF" FACE="Arial" ><B> <A NAME="gas_permeable_contact_lenses_"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B></FONT><B>Gas Permeable contact lenses</B> are an improvement of the traditional hard lenses.  The material allows oxygen to pass directly through the lens to more easily maintain good eye health.</div> <bR> <div> <U>Advantages:</U></div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700dcffffff00.gif" HEIGHT="15" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">more durable than soft lenses.</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700dcffffff00.gif" HEIGHT="15" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">offer excellent visual correction, including correction for astigmatism.</div> <div> <U>Disadvantages:</U></div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700dcffffff00.gif" HEIGHT="15" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">may at times be uncomfortable in dusty places.</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700dcffffff00.gif" HEIGHT="15" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">not as easy to adapt to as soft lenses.</div> <bR> <div> <B> <A NAME="extended_wear_contact_lenses"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B><B>Extended wear contact lenses</B> can be either soft or gas-permeable, and are designed to be worn 24 hours each day.  Many of these lenses are used as daily wear lenses with occassional overnight wear, but some lenses are worn for up to a week.</div> <bR> <div> <U>Advantages:</U></div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700dcffffff00.gif" HEIGHT="15" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">don't require removal every night when sleeping.</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700dcffffff00.gif" HEIGHT="15" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">less solution expense.</div> <div> <U>Disadvantages:</U></div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700dcffffff00.gif" HEIGHT="15" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">require more follow-up care.</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700dcffffff00.gif" HEIGHT="15" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">must be replaced more often.</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700dcffffff00.gif" HEIGHT="15" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">more risk of eye infections and ulcers.</div> <bR> <div> <B> <A NAME="disposable_contact_lenses"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B><B>Disposable</B><B> contact lenses</B>, by definition, are contact lenses that are never reused.  True disposable lenses are thrown away when removed from the eye.  </div> <div> <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#FFFFFF" FACE="Times New Roman" > <A NAME="frequent_replacement_lenses"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></FONT><B>Frequent replacement</B> <B>lenses </B>are contact lenses that are cleaned and reused, but thrown away after 2 to 4 weeks. Either type of soft contact lens may be daily or extended wear.</div> <bR> <div> <U>Advantages:</U></div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700dcffffff00.gif" HEIGHT="15" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Less solution eliminates problems associated with older lenses.</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700dcffffff00.gif" HEIGHT="15" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">multipacks provide spare lenses.</div> <div> <U>Disadvantages:</U></div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700dcffffff00.gif" HEIGHT="15" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">overall cost may be somewhat higher.</div> <bR> <div> <B> <A NAME="silicone_contact_lenses"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B><B>Silicone contact lenses: </B>The newest silicone lenses provide considerably more oxygen transmission than traditional soft lenses.  This helps to keep eyes white, bright, and healthy.</div> <bR> <div> <U>Advantages:</U></div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700dcffffff00.gif" HEIGHT="15" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">tremendous oxygen transmission - healthier corneas</div> <div> <U>Disadvantages:</U></div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700dcffffff00.gif" HEIGHT="15" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">overall cost may be somewhat higher.</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700dcffffff00.gif" HEIGHT="15" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">lenses sometimes develop significant deposits (rarely a problem with 2 week replacement).</div> <bR> <div> <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#FFFFFF" FACE="Arial" ><B> <A NAME="toric_contact_lenses"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B></FONT><B>Toric</B> <B>contact lenses</B>: People with astigmatism have the option of wearing either rigid or soft contact lenses. The newest astigmatism correcting soft lenses have more than one correction manufactured on the lens, and usually rely on gravity to maintain alignment.</div> <bR> <div> <B> <A NAME="bifocal_contact_lenses"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B><B>Bifocal contact lenses</B>:<B> </B>People who need different prescriptions for far and near vision have several contact lens options. <I>Bifocal</I> contacts have multiple corrections within one lens.  <I>Monovision</I> corrects one eye for distance and the other for near.  <I>Modified monovision</I> combines both the bifocal and monovision concepts.</div> <bR> <div> <B> <A NAME="tinted_contact_lenses"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B><B>Tinted contact lenses</B>: Soft lenses may be manufactured with a handling, transparent, opaque, or party tint.  A handling tint is not noticeable on the eye, but the lenses are easier to see when off the eye.  A transparent tint may enhance the natural beauty of your eyes, but will not necessarily change your eye color.  An opaque lens may be used to change your eye color.  A party lens creates an unusual and striking appearance.</div> <bR> <div> <B> <A NAME="custom"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B><B>Custom </B>contact lens <B>tinting</B> is available at West Branch Eyecare.</div> <bR> </td> </tr></table></body>