Eyeglasses & Sunglasses
Contact Lenses: Vision Without Borders
Experience the finest eye care in Asheville with our trusted team of experts. From comprehensive eye exams to personalized treatment plans, we are here to ensure your vision needs are met with utmost care and precision. Discover the difference with our cutting-edge technology and innovative solutions. Say goodbye to contact lens discomfort and hello to crisp, clear vision. Join us in this transformative journey towards perfect sight.
Introducing a new dimension of vision care at Kilgo Eye Care. Our dedicated team understands the unique needs of individuals, including those with astigmatism or bifocal requirements. With the latest advancements in contact lens technology, we go beyond the ordinary to provide personalized attention for optimal vision and unmatched comfort. Experience the difference of trusted eye care in Asheville with Kilgo Eye Care.
Are Contacts Right For You?
We want you to enjoy your contacts with clarity and comfort. To ensure this, we offer comprehensive contact lens exams and fittings.
While many people can wear contact lenses safely and comfortably, some issues may prevent you from wearing them. These issues can:
- Overly dry eyes
- Frequent eye infections
- Severe allergies
We can detect these issues during your contact lens exam. We’ll also be happy to offer alternatives if contacts aren’t the right choice for you.
What To Expect From Your Exam & Fitting
A contact lens exam and fitting is a process that helps us determine your candidacy for contacts, what types of issues your contacts should address, and which type of lens is right for you.
Both children and adults can wear contact lenses. We’ll use modern technologies like corneal topography and axial length biometry to get a clear look at the shape and health of your cornea and how contact lenses can provide clear vision and address issues.
We offer a range of contact lens options, including specialty lenses that address myopia, dry eye, and keratoconus. Before we can determine which lens may suit your needs, though, we need to perform our contact lens exam and fitting process.
Silicone Hydrogel Lenses
Silicone hydrogel lenses are a newer category that provides significantly more oxygen to the eyes than traditional lenses. This increased oxygen permeability can help patients who are at risk of ocular health issues due to insufficient oxygen supply to the cornea. These lenses offer a second chance for many to continue using soft contact lenses by meeting their corneal oxygen needs, thus supporting better eye health and extending the usability of soft lenses.
RGP Lenses
For those struggling to find suitable lenses for their lifestyle, RGP (or “hard”) contacts offer superior vision but may take longer to adjust to in terms of comfort. Many users find them effective and prefer them over soft lenses.
Synergeyes Lenses
For those needing better vision or comfort than standard lenses provide, Synergeyes hybrid lenses offer a solution. Combining the sharp vision of hard lenses with the comfort of soft lenses, these lenses feature a hard center for clarity and a soft skirt for comfort. Available in designs for multifocals, astigmatism, keratoconus, and post-surgical needs, Synergeyes lenses cater to various vision requirements. For more details, visit their website at www.synergeyes.com.
Bifocal & Multifocal Contact Lenses
Bifocal lenses feature two segments: one for distance vision and one for near vision, allowing you to switch focus between near and far. However, vision clarity might be compromised for intermediate distances. Multifocal lenses, including bifocals, trifocals, and progressive lenses, offer multiple vision powers. Non-bifocal multifocals provide a continuous range of powers, enabling clear vision from close up to far away and everything in between, allowing for smooth transitions between different distances.
Hybrid Lenses
Hybrid contact lenses blend the clarity and therapeutic benefits of RGP lenses with the comfort of soft lenses.
Toric Contact Lenses for Astigmatism
Toric lenses correct astigmatism with a custom fit. Unlike spherical lenses, they have an oblong shape to match the astigmatic eye and come in both soft and RGP materials, with soft lenses being more common. Toric lenses are designed to stay in place, but if they rotate too much, RGP lenses might be a better option, offering easier care after the initial adjustment period.
Expertise You Can Trust
Our experienced team of opticians and eye care professionals is here to help you find the perfect frames and lenses. Whether you need a comprehensive eye exam or guidance on the latest eyewear trends, you can count on us for personalized service and expert advice.
Here are some of the most popular brands of soft contact lenses available today:
We fit lenses from all the major manufacturers including, but not limited to:
- CooperVision (Biofinity, Frequency)
- CibaVision/Alcon (Air Optix, Air Optix Night and Day)
- Vistakon/Johnson & Johnson (Acuvue)
- Bausch + Lomb (Pure Vision, SofLens, Optima)
