Whether your vision has changed and you need glasses or contact lenses for the first time or you want to transition from glasses to contacts, there are plenty of options available. The number of different types of contact lenses may seem overwhelming, but the eye doctors at Staarmann Family Vision Center in Fairfield, OH, are here to help.

There are a few things to consider when choosing the right contact lenses. Think about what is most important to you regarding your vision and discuss these with your optometrist. Some things to consider include:

• Comfort: If comfort is your top priority, you may want soft contact lenses rather than gas permeable (hard) contacts. Hard lenses become comfortable after an adjustment period, which can take several weeks. Soft lenses are comfortable from the start.
• Precise Vision: If you want vision that is as precise and accurate as possible, hard lenses are the way to go. The hard, polished surface offers greater visual acuity than soft lenses.
• Convenience: Soft lenses come in a variety of convenient options. If you want to avoid dealing with lens cases and contact solution, single use, daily-disposable lenses may be the right choice. If you want the option to wear your contact lenses while you sleep, you may want extended wear lenses instead.

Before making a decision, you should speak with your eye doctor about any limitations your vision may place on your options. Patients with astigmatism, for example, require either hard contact lenses or toric soft lenses. You may also be a candidate for the newest hybrid specialty contact lens, the Synergeyes Lens. It combines both soft and hard gas permeable materials into one design. If you have started to notice changes in your vision, like an inability to read up-close objects, you may have presbyopia. Bifocal or multifocal contact lenses can improve your near vision without the need for reading glasses.

Staarmann Family Vision Center offers a full range of contact lenses to meet the varying needs of their patients. Their optometrists will work with you to determine which type of contacts will provide you with the most comfort and best meet your vision needs. Give them a call today at (513) 874-1718 to schedule an appointment. Visit their website to learn more about all the vision correction options they offer.