Contact Lens Exam
At Hillcrest Vision, we strive to meet all of your eye and vision care needs. Corrective lens evaluations and prescription management are provided by our optometrists. After a comprehensive eye and vision evaluation, our doctors will discuss the variety of contact lens options with you to select the type that best fits your vision needs and lifestyle. If you suffer from dry eye, allergies, or recurring eye infections, speak with our staff to determine whether contact lenses are right for you.
Evaluation
Prior to prescribing contact lenses, your Doctor determines what level of vision correction you require. Refractive error (commonly known as nearsightedness, farsightedness, or astigmatism depending on the error) is evaluated by measuring how the eyes focus when a series of different lenses are placed in front of them. Our optometrists may use either a phoropter or an automated instrument to take these measurements. To schedule an appointment for a vision evaluation with our Winston-Salem optometrists, call 336.760.2020 or our Mocksville optometrists, call 336.901.2020 today.
Corrective Lenses
After determining the level of refractive error, our doctors works with you to determine whether contact lenses or glasses are best for your lifestyle. If you suffer from certain conditions, such as dry eye or allergies, glasses may be the most comfortable corrective solution. Contact lenses are available in either soft or rigid gas permeable form. Contact lenses need to be changed daily, weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly, depending on what type of lens you select. Specialized contact lenses, such as bifocal contact lenses, are also available for patients with special eye conditions. Call us if you are interested in learning if contact lenses are a good fit for you.
Cosmetic Contact Lenses
Advances in contact lens technology have created great options for cosmetic and prosthetic lenses. Custom contact lenses can be created to camouflage any color variation or irregularity and produce a natural eye color. Cosmetic lenses are also available to transform your eye color. Call us and speak to our knowledgeable staff if you are interested in modifying or changing your eye color with contact lenses.
Orthokeratology
Have you ever wished that you didn’t have to wear contacts or glasses during the day? Orthokeratology can allow you to do so! By wearing this specially-designed gas permeable contact lens while you sleep, your cornea will temporarily be reshapen so that your vision is crisp and clear during the day without the use of glasses or contacts. Orthokeratology works best for people that have mild to moderate myopia. Please call the office and schedule an appointment to find out if you are a candidate for Orthokeratology.