At Eye Care Associates we have seven ophthalmologists and two optometrists to help you make the best decisions for the type of contacts that best fit your needs.

Dr. Edwin Glur is a true expert in fitting contacts; he has been doing it for more than 40 years. He keeps current on all the latest technologies and products. Our contact lens inventory includes bifocals, silicone hydrogel, contacts for astigmatism and a wide variety of daily disposables.

Here are Dr. Glur’s answers to some of the most common questions about contact lenses:

WHAT IS THE LATEST IN CONTACT LENS TECHNOLOGY?

“So many people are walking around wearing contact lenses made of old, outdated materials. Even when patients come in and say they have no problems at all with their current contacts, I always ask them to rate their comfort level from 0-10. And when people tell me that they are at a 7 or 8 – I know that there is a good chance that they could benefit greatly from the latest innovations in contact lenses. Having worked with numerous types of contact lenses, I am able to choose the best contact lens for my patient’s unique requirements. I am very gratified when a patient leaves the office and says ‘Why didn’t I do this before now?’”

“Silicone Hydrogel daily disposable lenses have been available for over four years but many patients still don’t know about them. 95% of the patients that I see sit in front of a computer all day in a dry office. These very comfortable contact lenses let all the oxygen through which keeps the cornea healthy. Silicone hydrogel lenses have truly been a major advance in the industry. They are also available as multifocals which is a great benefit to many patients.”

WHAT IS MONOVISION?

“Monovision is a technique that allows patients to be able to see far away with one eye and near with the other. The overwhelming majority of the patients that we see in our Medical Arts office sit at a computer for a good portion of the day. They spend much of the day using their eyes for intermediate and close distances. I’ve had a great deal of success in satisfying these patients with monovision contacts. I’ve been wearing them for more than 15 years and they work great.

Some patients in their 50s and 60s who have already had laser vision correction still have to carry readers around with them. I suggest that they try using just one contact lens for near vision (monovision) and many have been delighted with the results.”

CAN I SAMPLE THE CONTACTS FIRST?

“Before a patient gets a prescription they try out the contacts using samples. We never write a prescription for anyone until we see the sample lens on their eye and know that they are completely satisfied with their vision and their comfort. The technician spends time with them making sure that the patient can put them in and remove them correctly. Occasionally it will take two or three visits to get a contact that is just right, but we’re willing to do whatever it takes to make sure that our patients are happy and satisfied.”

CAN A CONTACT LENS APPOINTMENT FIND A MEDICAL EYE PROBLEM?

“A complete medical eye examination is done before any contact lens fitting. An advantage of coming to Eye Care Associates for contact lenses is that if we detect a medical eye issue during this eye exam, we have a staff of highly-experienced ophthalmologists who can treat the eye problem, usually at the same visit. This avoids the need for a referral to another office and a delay in treatment.”

CAN I BUY MY CONTACT LENSES DIRECTLY FROM EYE CARE ASSOCIATES?

Our patients truly experience the benefits of buying contacts from us. Our pricing is extremely competitive; even when compared with internet pricing. For our patients’ convenience we maintain an extensive sample inventory so patients can try new contacts.