Contact Lens and Specialty

Welcome to Falcon Vision, where we provide exceptional contact lens and specialty services tailored to your unique vision needs. Dr. Billy Mendoza, OD understands that finding the right contact lenses can significantly improve your quality of life. Whether you’re new to contacts or seeking specialty lenses for complex vision conditions, we’re committed to helping you see clearly and comfortably with solutions that fit your lifestyle.

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Understanding Contact Lens and Specialty

Contact lenses have evolved dramatically over the years, offering solutions for nearly every vision condition and lifestyle need. Unlike standard contact lenses, specialty contacts are designed to address specific vision challenges such as astigmatism, presbyopia, keratoconus, and severe dry eye. These advanced lenses use cutting-edge technology to provide comfort and clarity where traditional options may fall short.

Benefits of Contact Lens and Specialty

Enhanced Visual Freedom

Contact lenses offer unparalleled freedom in your daily activities without the constraints of glasses. Whether you’re playing sports, swimming, or simply enjoying outdoor activities, specialty contact lenses stay in place and provide consistent vision correction. You’ll experience a wider field of view without frame obstructions, allowing you to engage fully in activities that matter to you. Many of our patients report feeling more confident and unrestricted when switching from glasses to properly fitted contact lenses, especially when participating in active lifestyles.

Customized Solutions for Complex Vision Needs

Specialty contact lenses are designed to address vision conditions that regular glasses or standard contacts can’t adequately correct. For conditions like keratoconus, extreme astigmatism, or post-surgical corneas, our specialized fitting process ensures optimal vision correction tailored specifically to your unique eye shape. These custom-designed lenses can dramatically improve vision quality for patients who previously struggled with standard corrections. The precision of specialty contact lenses allows us to fine-tune your vision correction in ways that weren’t possible with older technology.

Comfort Throughout the Day

Modern contact lens materials are engineered to maintain moisture and allow oxygen to reach your eyes, significantly improving comfort for all-day wear. Specialty lenses take comfort a step further with advanced designs that accommodate specific eye conditions and sensitivities that might make standard contacts uncomfortable. Our carefully selected specialty lenses can reduce symptoms of dryness, irritation, and discomfort that you may have experienced with previous contact lenses. Many patients who previously couldn’t tolerate contacts find that today’s specialty options provide exceptional comfort from morning until night.

Corrected Vision Without Altering Appearance

Contact lenses provide effective vision correction without changing your appearance, allowing you to maintain your natural look. For those who don’t like how they look in glasses or who need vision correction for special occasions, contacts offer an invisible solution. Specialty tinted contact lenses can even enhance or change your eye color while correcting vision, giving you versatility in your appearance. Additionally, contacts won’t fog up in temperature changes, slip down your nose, or create tan lines – practical benefits that many of our patients appreciate in their busy lives.

Potential for Better Vision Quality

Specialty contact lenses often provide superior visual acuity compared to glasses, especially for certain conditions. Because contacts move with your eye and correct vision at the surface of your eye, they can offer more natural vision with fewer distortions. For conditions like keratoconus or irregular corneas, specialty-designed RGP (rigid gas permeable) or scleral lenses can dramatically improve vision clarity beyond what glasses can achieve. Many patients are surprised by the significant improvement in their vision quality, depth perception, and peripheral vision when properly fitted with specialty contact lenses.

Our Contact Lens and Specialty Process

Complete Eye Assessment

Your experience begins with a thorough eye examination with Dr. Billy Mendoza, OD, who will evaluate your eye health, vision needs, and lifestyle requirements. During this appointment, we’ll discuss your history with contacts, any challenges you’ve faced, and your expectations for new lenses. We’ll take precise measurements of your eyes using advanced technology to assess the unique shape of your cornea. This detailed information helps us determine which specialty contact lens options might work best for your specific situation.

Personalized Lens Selection

Based on your assessment, we’ll develop a personalized contact lens plan tailored to your unique vision requirements and lifestyle. We consider factors such as your prescription, eye shape, tear production, and daily activities to recommend the most suitable lens materials and designs. For specialty needs, we might suggest options like toric lenses for astigmatism, multifocal lenses for presbyopia, or scleral lenses for irregular corneas. We’ll explain the benefits and considerations of each option so you can make an informed decision about your vision care.

Fitting and Training

Once we’ve selected the appropriate contact lenses, we’ll provide a trial pair and comprehensive training on proper insertion, removal, and care techniques. We ensure you feel completely comfortable handling your lenses before you leave our office. For specialty lenses that require precise fitting, we may use advanced mapping technology to custom-design lenses that perfectly match your eye contours. Our team takes the time to answer all your questions and address any concerns during this crucial phase of the process.

Lens Care Education

Proper care of your contact lenses is essential for maintaining eye health and extending the life of your lenses. We’ll provide detailed instructions on cleaning, storing, and replacing your specific type of contacts. For specialty lenses that may require unique care routines, we offer demonstrations and written guidelines to follow at home. We’ll also recommend appropriate contact lens solutions and eye drops that are compatible with your lenses and eye condition to ensure maximum comfort and clarity.

Ongoing Support

Regular check-up appointments allow us to monitor how your eyes are adapting to the new contact lenses and make any necessary adjustments. We recommend scheduled evaluations to ensure your lenses continue to fit properly and your eyes remain healthy. These appointments are especially important for specialty contact lens wearers, as even small changes in fit can impact comfort and vision quality. At Falcon Vision, we’re committed to providing continuous support throughout your contact lens experience to ensure long-term success and satisfaction.

Why Choose Us for Contact Lens and Specialty

At Falcon Vision, we distinguish ourselves through specialized expertise in fitting even the most challenging eyes. Dr. Mendoza has successfully fitted patients who were previously told they couldn’t wear contacts due to complex conditions like keratoconus, extreme astigmatism, and severe dry eye. Unlike retail chains that rush through appointments, we dedicate ample time to understand your specific needs and vision goals.

Our office invests in cutting-edge corneal mapping technology that captures thousands of data points on your eye’s surface, resulting in contact lenses that fit with exceptional precision. This attention to detail makes a noticeable difference—our patients frequently tell us they’ve never seen more clearly or comfortably with contacts before coming to our practice.

Experience Clear Vision Today

Don’t compromise on your vision quality or comfort any longer. The right specialty contact lens solution can transform how you see the world and interact with it. Dr. Billy Mendoza at Falcon Vision has helped hundreds of patients achieve remarkable vision improvement with customized contact lens solutions, and you could be next.

Connect with us today at 775-322-3777 to schedule your comprehensive contact lens evaluation and take a concrete step toward sharper, more comfortable vision that enhances every aspect of your daily life.

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FAQs

How to tell if contact lens is still in the eye?

Look straight ahead in a well-lit mirror and gently pull your upper and lower eyelids to expose more of your eye surface. If you can’t see the lens, lightly touch your eye’s surface with a clean fingertip – you’ll feel the lens if it’s present.

Are contact lens prescriptions the same as glasses?

No, contact lens prescriptions include additional measurements such as base curve, diameter, and specific brand or material that aren’t found in eyeglass prescriptions. Contact lenses rest directly on your eye, requiring these extra specifications for proper fit and performance.

How to read contact lens prescriptions?

Your prescription includes power measurements for each eye (OD/OS), base curve (BC), diameter (DIA), and brand name, with negative numbers for nearsightedness and positive for farsightedness. Additional notations might include “toric” for astigmatism or “multi” for multifocal designs, along with an expiration date typically one year from your exam.

Can you use eye drops as a contact lens solution?

Regular eye drops should never be used as a substitute for proper contact lens solution as they lack disinfecting properties. Using improper solutions can lead to serious eye infections and potential corneal damage.

How long can a contact lens last?

The lifespan varies by type: daily disposables last one day, bi-weekly lenses last two weeks, and monthly lenses last 30 days with proper care. Specialty RGP or scleral lenses may last 1-2 years with meticulous maintenance, but all lenses should be discarded immediately if damaged or uncomfortable.