Our Wide Selection of Contact Lenses in Greenville, SC
Choose from a wide selection of contact lenses, including disposable soft contacts, bifocal and multifocal lenses, toric lenses, colored lenses, and rigid gas permeable contacts.
Whether you wear daily, weekly, or monthly disposable lenses, or conventional lenses, Hopkins Eye Center can help you choose an option that suits your prescription, eye health, and daily routine. Our goal is to fit you with contact lenses that provide clear, comfortable vision.
Establishing a Good Contact Lens Fit
A good contact lens fit starts with a thorough eye exam. Our eye doctors will confirm your current prescription and check for eye health concerns that could affect safe, comfortable contact lens wear.
Fitting Lenses to Your Lifestyle
We consider your lifestyle needs along with the shape and health of your eyes when recommending a lens. Your daily routine, comfort preferences, and how often you plan to wear contacts can all influence the best fit.
In many cases, you will have the opportunity to try lenses during the same visit. You may also go home with sample lenses before making a final decision.
Follow-Up Fittings
Our team in Greenville will follow up after your initial fitting and make changes to the fit or lens material when needed.
We also teach patients how to insert, remove, clean, and care for their contact lenses. Proper lens hygiene matters because poor wear and cleaning habits can increase the risk of irritation and infection. Follow-up care allows our eye doctors to check your comfort, vision, lens condition, and eye health over time.
What Are Gas Permeable Contact Lenses?
Gas permeable contact lenses, also called rigid gas permeable or RGP contact lenses, are firm lenses made from materials that allow oxygen to pass through the lens to the eye.
Unlike older hard contact lenses, modern GP lenses contain silicone-based materials that let oxygen pass through while helping the lens keep its shape. Their firm surface can provide crisp, stable vision and may help some patients with astigmatism.
What Are GP Contact Lenses Made Of?
GP lenses are made from durable, oxygen-permeable materials that contain silicone compounds. These materials allow oxygen to pass through the lens while helping it maintain the firm shape that sets GP lenses apart from soft contacts.
How Are GP Contact Lenses Fitted?
Our eye doctors evaluate your prescription, eye health, and corneal shape to determine the right fit. Corneal mapping, detailed measurements, and trial lenses may be used to check how the lens centers, moves, feels, and performs visually.
How Much Do GP Contact Lenses Cost?
The cost of GP contact lenses depends on your prescription, lens design, fitting needs, and whether you need adjustments or replacement lenses.
Because GP lenses are custom-made, replacement costs may be higher than for standard soft lenses. However, GP lenses are also durable and do not follow the same frequent replacement schedule as many disposable soft lenses.
Our team can explain current fitting fees, lens costs, and applicable vision benefits before you decide.
GP vs. Soft Contact Lenses: What Is the Difference?
Soft and GP contact lenses can both provide clear vision, but they differ in comfort, durability, and fit. Soft lenses are flexible and usually comfortable right away, while GP lenses are firmer and may take several weeks to get used to. GP lenses can:
- Allow oxygen to pass through to the eye.
- Provide sharp, stable vision, including for some patients with astigmatism.
- Last longer than disposable soft lenses with proper care.
- Support myopia management in certain lens designs for children.
GP lenses can also dislodge more easily and may be less practical for occasional wear. Our eye doctor can help you compare both options based on your vision, eye health, and lifestyle.
What Is a Hybrid Contact Lens?
A hybrid contact lens combines a gas permeable center with a surrounding soft lens skirt.
The GP center provides the visual clarity associated with a rigid lens, while the surrounding soft material is intended to provide wearing comfort closer to a soft contact lens.
Whether a hybrid lens is right for you depends on your prescription, eye shape, eye health, and comfort needs. Our eye doctor can discuss suitable options during your contact lens fitting.
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