Contact Lenses at Sterling Optical

Interested in contacts? You’ll find a complete contact lens department in every Sterling Optical® Family Eyecare Center. If you want to wear contact lenses, you’ll need an eye exam. This is the case even if you don't normally wear glasses, and just want contacts to change your eye color. The reason? Contact lenses are medical devices that need to be properly fitted by an eyecare practitioner. And in the U.S., contacts can be legally purchased only with a valid written prescription. Our Doctors examine and prescribe for contact lens wearers every day... some wear contacts themselves!

The Doctor at your Sterling Optical® will examine your eyes to make sure it's okay for you to wear contacts; today, nearly everyone can, but there are a rare few who can't. Once the Doctor writes your prescription, we’ll help you with selection, fitting and instruction on care to keep your eyes and your new lenses in the best shape.

Today, contact lenses are made of many different types of plastic, and are divided into two main groups: soft or rigid gas permeable. Soft contacts contain from 25-79% water, are easy to adjust to and are quite comfortable. Rigid gas permeable contact lenses take longer to adjust to, but are more durable and more resistant to deposit buildup. They tend to be less expensive over the life of the lens (but the upfront cost is higher) and can offer some people crisper vision than they would get with soft contacts.

Sterling Optical® stocks a wide range of lenses from some of America’s most trusted names in eyecare... as well as keeping abreast of new advances in contact lens development. We have all types of contacts, from bifocals to wild, threatric lenses, to those that can change your eye color.

Of course, we also have a complete line of supplies... and knowledgeable advice to go with it.

Schedule an exam with one of our doctors today... and get started!