Contact Lenses

Find the right fit for your eyes at Palos Verdes Family Vision Optometry.

Do you need vision correction but don’t want to wear eyeglasses full time? Contact lenses are a great option for almost anyone.

We offer a wide selection at our Rolling Hills Estates office, and our experienced team of eye care professionals can help you find the right contacts for you.

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What are my options?

There are many contact lens options available. Your eye care provider will take your lifestyle and vision correction needs into consideration when helping you select the right lenses for your eyes.

Here are some of the most common contact lens types:

• Hard contact lenses – Hard contact lenses are rigid gas permeable. This means that they are porous enough to allow oxygen to enter through to the cornea. Hard contact lenses keep their shape on the eye. As such, they are sometimes recommended to curb the progression of nearsightedness in younger wearers.
• Soft contact lenses – Soft contact lenses are popular because they are very comfortable for the wearer. Soft contact lenses don’t “pop out” the way hard lenses occasionally might. Soft lenses are appropriate to correct near and farsightedness and astigmatism.
• Disposable soft contact lenses – Intended to be disposed of frequently, to help prevent allergic reactions or bacterial infections in sensitive wearers. Disposable lenses are also appropriate for children who might not take excellent care when cleaning their lenses.
• Extended wear contact lenses – Extended wear contact lenses are designed to be worn constantly for long periods of time – up to a week. They do need to be deep cleaned weekly, however. Unlike all other lenses, extended wear contacts can be worn while sleeping. The lens type allows sufficient oxygen to reach the eye for health. We do not encourage extended wear of contacts due to the increased risk of complications.
• Daily disposable contact lenses – Our favorite type of contact lens! These lenses are single use and greatly reduce contact lens complications:  infections, allergy to accumulated proteins, and deposits that interfere with lens comfort. Our patients are loving the comfort and convenience of these lenses!
• Colored contact lenses – These are worn to enhance or completely change the visual color of the iris. They are still prescription contact lenses, however, and need to be treated with the same care you would give to regular lenses. Many — but not all — brands of contact lens companies offer colored lens options.
• Scleral contact lenses – These are larger than conventional GP lenses, scleral lenses are more stable on the eye. They also provide initial comfort similar to soft lenses. If you want to wear contact lenses but have had trouble wearing them in the past — or you’ve been told you are not a good candidate for contacts — scleral contact lenses may be the solution you are looking for. These large-diameter gas permeable (GP) lenses offer the same advantages that conventional GP lenses have compared with soft contacts, including sharper vision, greater durability, easier handling and less risk of complications.

Need a prescription?

We do that too! Palos Verdes Family Vision Optometry offers comprehensive eye exams at our Rolling Hills Estates office. In addition to assessing your visual acuity, your eye care provider will examine your eye health and function.

Schedule a contact lens exam at Palos Verdes Family Vision Optometry now.