CONTACT LENSES

Contact lenses are devices made of medical grade plastic materials used primarily for correction of refractive error. They arrange for a more active spectacle-free life, superior cosmetic acceptability, better and clearer images, lack of misting and a broader arena of view than spectacles. The contact lens clinic at The Sight Avenue offers contact lens trial, fitting and dispensing for cases ranging from simple refractive errors to complex corneal surfaces such as post-transplant eyes and patients with keratoconus.

CONTACT LENSES

In the case of normal vision, the light from the object hits the cornea and focuses on the retina. Because of some refractive error, every so often, the light from the object does not focus on the retina, but either in front of it or behind it. To rectify this refractive error, contact lenses are used to focus on the retina. The kind of contact lenses used depends on the category of vision impairment and how much refractive error is involved. How much the lens turns the light to focus on the retina is measured in diopters (D).

LOW VISION AIDS

Low vision evaluation is a procedure that aids to evaluate the visual requirements of an individual with low vision. An ophthalmologist or optometrist, who specializes in low vision, implements a comprehensive visual function evaluation using special charts. After an in-depth examination, the ophthalmologist gives assistance on the following: Optimal use of vision, the low vision devices needed and their usage, the best adaptation to home, school, workplace and neighboring environment.