St. Petersburg Eye Doctor Serving Pinellas County
Contact Lens Exams, Prescriptions, & Fittings
Along with providing a full range of eye care services, our optometry office specializes in contact lenses, and we take pride in our ability to provide you with any contact lens that’s available on the market.
We Can Help You Find Your Fit
Even if you have had trouble with contacts in the past, we are confident that we can help you find the prescription and the fit that’s right for you. To find out more about your contact lens options in St. Petersburg, call our optometry office at 727-327-8855 today.
**If you would like to find out if contact lenses are right for you, please make sure you specify this when you make your appointment so that we can schedule a proper contact lens exam.
Types of Contact Lenses We Provide
Some of the different types of contact lens options Ryczek Eye Associates can provide include:
- Disposable and planned replacement lenses – These soft lenses are prescribed for varying schedules of use which can be daily, weekly or otherwise, depending on your individual needs. Our daily disposables are often the most comfortable, best wetting option utilizing the newest optics to give you the most comfort and clarity. As recently as 2017, new technology in daily throw-away contact lenses in both materials and optical design has made some of the most comfortable and wettest lenses ever produced and they are available in regular spherical, astigmatism and bifocal lenses.
- Rigid gas permeable (RGP) lenses – With increased durability and resistance to deposit buildup, RGP lenses are typically longer lasting than soft lenses and can provide clearer, crisper vision and tend to be less expensive over the life of the lens. These lenses are available in any design including bi-toric and multi-focal.
- Lenses for astigmatism – Also referred to as toric lenses, these complex lenses require an extra degree of fitting expertise in order to obtain the most precise vision. Toric lenses are available in both soft and RGP contacts.
- Extended wear lenses – Extended wear contacts have been FDA approved to be worn for up to 30 days, but your extended wear will depend on your tolerance for overnight wear as well as Dr. Ryczek’s assessment during your contact lens examination and fitting.
- Specialty lenses – For patients with keratoconus or corneal pathology, Dr. Ryczek can use special RGP and hybrid lenses as well as complex scleral lenses.
Our experienced St. Petersburg optometrist can help you determine which type of contact lens prescription is right for you.
Contact Lens Benefits
Wearing contact lenses instead of glasses can have several advantages, including:
An enhanced visual experience
Because contacts move with your eyes, you have the ability to see clearly wherever you look without having to look up or down as with some prescription eyeglasses.
Fewer physical limitations
Contact lenses can allow you to move with more freedom so you can more easily enjoy an active lifestyle. Without frames or glasses, you’ll never have to deal with dirty, wet, or steamy lenses, and you won’t have to worry about glasses that bounce, slip or fall off during sports or other activities.
Aesthetic improvements
While eyeglasses can be a fashionable accessory, sometimes you might not want frames obscuring your face. Contact lenses can allow you to feel comfortable with your appearance, whether you want a more natural look or you just want to wear your favorite designer shades and eye shadow without interference.
The best way to determine if contact lenses are right for you is to schedule a contact lens exam with Dr. Ryczek.
Exams & Fittings
Our thorough contact lens exams and fitting sessions are designed to help each and every patient feel comfortable and confident with contact lens use. Whether you are trying contacts for the first time, you need an updated prescription, or you are still searching for the right option, we can help you feel comfortable and confident with your choice.
Contact Lens Exams
Contact lens exams are different than your regular medical eye exams, but you can have both exams performed during the same visit as long as you let us know your needs when you schedule your appointment.
It’s also important to note that a prescription for eyeglasses is not a substitute for a contact lens prescription. Because eyeglasses are positioned at a distance from your eyes and contacts sit directly on the surface of the eye itself, the prescriptions will vary. During your exam, Dr. Ryczek will take measurements of your eyes to determine your contact lens prescription. He will also have a discussion with you about your lifestyle and vision requirements so he can recommend an appropriate lens choice that will best suit your needs, as there are many options. Once you have determined which prescription is right for you, Dr. Ryczek and his team will fit you with a free pair of trial lenses.
Contact Lens Fittings
When it comes to your fitting, you should know that wearing contacts safely and comfortably takes practice. We understand that not everyone feels confident the first time they try contacts, and sometimes it can take a little while to get comfortable using them. That’s why we provide special training for the insertion and removal of your lenses, and we also provide detailed explanations for taking care of your contacts with proper cleaning and disinfecting regimens.
Once you get the hang of your new contacts, you’ll be sent home for a few days to adjust to the prescription. In about week, you’ll come back for a final follow-up exam to make sure you are satisfied with your new lenses.
If you are interested in scheduling a contact lens fitting for your vision correction needs in St. Petersburg, call 727-327-8855 to schedule an appointment today.
