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Contact Lenses

Contact Lenses at Original Eyewear

Looking for a glasses-free look, hassle-free vision correction, or the convenience of not worrying about misplacing your glasses? Contact lenses offer a flexible, comfortable solution for nearly every lifestyle. Whether you have astigmatism, a high prescription, or need multifocal correction, today’s contact lens technology provides sharper, more breathable, and more comfortable options than ever before.

At Original Eyewear, Dr. Braun, Dr. Shelton and Dr. Madison will guide you in finding the best contact lenses based on your prescription, lifestyle, and vision needs—whether for work, sports, or everyday wear. Since most people have multiple lens options, we’ll help you understand the pros and cons of each to make the best choice.

Types of Contact Lenses

Soft Contact Lenses

  • Comfortable and easy to adapt to
  • Available in daily, biweekly, and monthly replacement schedules
  • Great for active lifestyles—won’t easily dislodge during sports or exercise
  • Advanced materials, like silicone hydrogel, allow more oxygen to reach your eyes, improving comfort and eye health

Gas-Permeable (GP) Lenses

  • Rigid yet breathable, providing crisp, clear vision
  • Corrects a wide range of vision problems, including high astigmatism
  • Longer-lasting and more durable than soft lenses
  • Requires an adaptation period but offers excellent visual clarity with consistent wear

Scleral Lenses – A Game-Changer for Certain Eye Conditions

Scleral lenses are larger, specialized contact lenses that rest on the sclera (the white part of your eye) and create a tear-filled vault over the cornea. These lenses provide exceptional comfort and stability and are particularly beneficial for:

  • Keratoconus & Irregular Corneas – Scleral lenses provide sharper vision by creating a smooth optical surface over a misshapen cornea.
  • Severe Dry Eye & Ocular Surface Disease – The liquid layer trapped beneath the lens keeps the eye hydrated, offering relief for those with dry eye syndrome, Sjögren’s syndrome, or post-LASIK complications.
  • High Prescriptions & Hard-to-Fit Eyes – When traditional lenses don’t work, scleral lenses can provide customized vision correction for complex prescriptions.

Multifocal & Specialty Lenses

  • Designed for people who need both near and distance vision correction
  • Available in both soft and GP materials
  • Custom options for presbyopia and other vision needs

Color Contact Lenses

  • Enhance or completely change your eye color
  • Available with or without vision correction
  • A fun and stylish way to personalize your look

At Original Eyewear, we’re committed to providing the best in contact lens technology. Whether you’re new to contacts or looking for an upgrade, we’ll help you find the perfect fit for clarity, comfort, and eye health.

Regardless of the type of contact lenses you wear, an annual eye exam is recommended to ensure the continued good health of your eyes. Schedule an appointment for an assessment and advice at Original Eyewear in Syracuse, and we will be in touch with you shortly.

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