Do I have to buy my contacts lenses from you?
You are under no obligation to buy contact lenses from this office, just as you are under no obligation to buy glasses from us. Please be aware, however, that our main concern will always be [...]
Can I sleep in my contact lenses?
Do you feel lucky? The risk of eye infection goes up 20x any time you sleep in contact lenses. Some lenses are approved for overnight wear, however, and others are absolutely not. If this is [...]
Can I get contact lenses instead of glasses?
No one should be in contact lenses 100% of the time. If your vision is not good enough to go without correction, you need to have a back-up pair of glasses to wear in case of emergency (eye [...]
What are the risks associated with contact lens wear?
All contact lenses are considered medical devices by Health Canada. Consider a contact lens for what it is: a foreign body that you are inserting into your eye. Lenses that are improperly fit [...]
What prescriptions can be corrected with contact lenses? What if I need bifocals?
Near-sightedness, far-sightedness and/or most astigmatism can be corrected with contacts. There are also options for people who need bifocals, such as monovision or multifocal contact lenses. [...]