Never been able to wear contact lenses?
Or been told that you can’t?
Ajax Eye Care Can Help.
Nearly everyone is a candidate for contact lenses however it depends on what type of contact lens is best suited for your eyes. That is what we at Ajax Eye Care are here to help determine so that you can comfortably wear contact lenses and optimize your visual potential. Should you have astigmatism, require bifocal or progressive correction, suffer from extremely dry eyes or a disorder of your cornea, the doctors at Ajax Eye Care have the training and experience to help fit your needs and lifestyle using both traditional and specialty contact lenses.
Type of Lenses
There are different types of contact lenses from popular soft contact lenses that can be replaced daily, bi-weekly or monthly to more specialized, custom lenses such as RGPs (rigid gas-permeable), hybrid and scleral contact lenses.
Soft Contact Lenses – Ajax Eye Care is pleased to offer a wide variety of soft contact lenses including from Alcon, Bausch & Lomb, Coopervision and J&J Acuvue.
Specialty contact lenses – These are custom fitted lenses that are used to treat numerous ocular conditions from keratoconus to dry eye disease. Specialty contact lenses include custom soft, rigid gas-permeable (RGPs), orthokeratology (ortho-k), hybrid and scleral lenses. These lenses can help patients achieve the best possible vision while maintaining great comfort.
Type of Exams
Contact Lens Fitting
With the constant evolution of new lens materials and technology to provide better and healthier options, when it comes to contact lenses one size does not fit all. This is why a contact lens fitting is important. During a fitting the doctor will discuss with you what your contact lens options are taking in to account the shape of your eye, prescription and your visual demands and lifestyle. If you are new to lenses you will also be scheduled a training session to learn how to insert and remove the lenses and how to properly care for them. Included as part of the fitting is your follow-up appointment(s) to see how you are doing with the new lenses and make any necessary adjustments.
Contact Lens Exam
Contact lenses are a medical device, as defined by Health Canada, and therefore it is important to have an annual contact lens exam to ensure the proper fit of the lens, the ocular health of your eye is being maintained while wearing your lenses and you are wearing the most up to date prescription. It is important to know that a contact lens prescription is different from a glasses prescription. This exam will update and renew your contact lens prescription so that you can continue to order your lens supply.
Remember that as a contact lens wearer should you experience redness, pain or a change in vision to discontinue lens wear immediately and contact our office at (905) 686-1551. We will do our best to accommodate same-day urgent appointments.