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Soft Contact Lens FAQs
Most people who wear glasses are good candidates for soft contact lenses, including those with nearsightedness, farsightedness, astigmatism, and presbyopia. The best way to find out is to schedule a soft contact lens fitting with our Orlando team. We'll evaluate your eyes, measure your cornea, and recommend the lens type that best suits your prescription, lifestyle, and eye health.
Switching from glasses to contacts is one of the most common transitions we help patients with at Advanced Optical. The process is straightforward — you'll complete a contact lens exam, receive trial lenses to practice wearing, and attend a brief insertion and removal training session. Most patients adapt to soft contacts within a week or two and never look back. If you've been curious about making the switch, now is a great time to ask us about your options.
Yes — a contact lens exam is different from a regular eye exam. A comprehensive eye exam measures your vision and checks your eye health, but a contact lens exam adds corneal measurements (keratometry), tear film evaluation, and a trial lens assessment. This additional exam is required by law to issue a valid contact lens prescription. At Advanced Optical, we offer both exams and can combine them into a single appointment for your convenience.
During a soft contact lens fitting, your optometrist will measure the curvature of your cornea, your pupil size, and assess your tear production to determine which lens parameters will provide the best fit. Trial lenses are placed on your eyes and evaluated for proper movement and centration. You may wear them briefly before the doctor checks them under magnification. A follow-up visit confirms comfort and vision before your final prescription is finalized — this is how soft contact lenses are fitted for optimal results.
Absolutely. Multifocal contact lenses are an excellent option for patients over 40 who are experiencing presbyopia — the gradual loss of near-focusing ability that makes reading glasses necessary. Modern multifocal soft lenses use advanced optical designs to provide clear vision at near, intermediate, and far distances simultaneously. Many patients in Orlando are delighted to discover they can ditch their reading glasses entirely. Ask us whether multifocal contacts are right for your prescription.
Yes! Toric contact lenses are specifically designed to correct astigmatism, and the technology has improved dramatically in recent years. Modern toric soft lenses are available as daily, bi-weekly, and monthly disposables, and they stay in position remarkably well throughout the day. If you've been told in the past that your astigmatism was too significant for contacts, it's worth revisiting — our Orlando optometrists have extensive experience fitting toric lenses for all levels of astigmatism.
This is one of the most common concerns we hear, and the good news is that many patients with dry eyes successfully wear soft contact lenses. The key is choosing the right lens material — silicone hydrogel lenses allow significantly more oxygen to reach the cornea and tend to feel more comfortable for dry-eye patients. Daily disposable lenses are another popular choice since a fresh, clean lens every day reduces irritation from protein deposits. At Advanced Optical, we'll assess your tear film during your contact lens exam and recommend lenses and rewetting drops tailored to your dry eye situation. Call us at (407) 296-2020 to schedule your fitting.
What Happens During a Soft Contact Lens Fitting?
A contact lens exam includes additional testing that goes beyond a routine eye exam. In addition to checking your vision and eye health, your eye doctor measures the shape of your cornea, pupil size, and iris to determine which contact lenses will fit comfortably. We also evaluate your tear film to make sure your eyes produce enough moisture for comfortable contact lens wear.
After these measurements, you will try on trial lenses so your eye doctor can evaluate their fit, movement, and comfort. A follow-up appointment may be recommended to confirm your prescription and ensure your lenses continue to fit properly before your final contact lens prescription is issued.
Soft Contact Lenses Provide Comfortable Everyday Vision
Soft contact lenses are thin, flexible lenses that rest gently on the clear front surface of your eyes. They move naturally with each blink, allowing many people to wear them comfortably throughout the day.
Because they sit directly on your eyes, soft contact lenses provide clear vision while allowing you to see naturally in every direction. Many patients quickly adjust to wearing them and enjoy the freedom they provide during everyday activities.
Soft Materials Help Contact Lenses Feel Comfortable
Soft contact lenses are made from flexible materials called hydrogel and silicone hydrogel.
These materials are designed to feel soft on your eyes while allowing oxygen to reach the surface of your eyes. Healthy oxygen flow helps support comfortable wear and contributes to healthy eyes.
Hydrogel contact lenses are made from a soft, flexible material that contains water to help keep your eyes comfortable during wear. They have been a trusted option for many years and are often recommended for patients who wear their contact lenses for shorter periods throughout the day or have mild vision correction needs.
Many first-time contact lens wearers find hydrogel lenses easy to adapt to because they feel soft and natural. During your contact lens exam at Advanced Optical, your eye doctor will determine if hydrogel lenses are a good match for your prescription, eye health, and daily routine.
Silicone hydrogel contact lenses are made with a newer material that allows significantly more oxygen to reach the surface of your eyes. Healthy oxygen flow helps keep your eyes comfortable and supports long-term eye health, especially for people who wear contact lenses for many hours each day.
Many patients who spend long hours at work, use digital devices throughout the day, or wear their contact lenses from morning until evening benefit from silicone hydrogel lenses. Your eye doctor may also recommend this material if keeping your eyes comfortable during extended wear is a priority.
The best contact lens material depends on your eyes, your prescription, and how you plan to wear your lenses. During your contact lens exam, your eye doctor will recommend the option that provides the best combination of comfort, vision, and eye health for your individual needs.
Soft Contact Lenses Correct Many Common Vision Problems
Soft contact lenses can correct many of the same vision problems as other forms of vision correction.
They are commonly prescribed for:
- Nearsightedness
- Farsightedness
- Astigmatism
- Presbyopia with multifocal contact lenses
Your contact lens exam allows your eye doctor to determine which lenses will provide the clearest and most comfortable vision for your individual needs.
Contact Lenses Support an Active Lifestyle
Soft contact lenses can make it easier to:
- Participate in sports and exercise
- Travel comfortably
- Enjoy a wider field of vision
- Spend time outdoors
- Move through your day without frames getting in the way
Every lifestyle is different. During your exam, your eye doctor will recommend contact lenses that support your daily activities and vision needs.
Good habits play an important role in comfortable contact lens wear.
To help protect your eyes:
- Wash and dry your hands before handling your lenses.
- Clean and store your contact lenses exactly as directed.
- Replace your contact lens case regularly.
- Never rinse your contact lenses with tap water.
- Never wear your contact lenses longer than recommended.
- Never sleep in your contact lenses unless your eye doctor has approved them for overnight wear.
Proper care helps reduce irritation and supports long-term eye health.
Different Replacement Schedules Fit Different Lifestyles
Depending on the lenses prescribed for you, they may be replaced:
- Every day
- Every two weeks
- Every month
Your eye doctor will recommend the replacement schedule that best supports your eye health and daily routine.