Category: Contact Lenses

blue filter lenses

Embracing Eye Wellness: The Benefits of Blue Light Filtering Lenses

At Kirman Eye Associates, we understand the challenges that come with prolonged screen time and the importance of protecting your eyes from harmful light exposure. That’s why we offer a range of innovative lens technologies and blue light filtering solutions designed to enhance visual comfort and safeguard your eye health. Among these, our blue light […]

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starbursts while night driving due to astigmatism

Night Driving and Astigmatism: Can Glasses or Lenses Help?

Driving at night presents unique challenges, and for those with astigmatism, these challenges can be even more pronounced. Fortunately, there are specialized solutions, including glasses and lenses, available to help improve night driving for those with astigmatism. The Impact of Astigmatism on Night Driving Astigmatism is a common refractive error caused by an irregularly shaped […]

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toric lenses for astigmatism

Can Contact Lenses Correct Astigmatism? The Facts

If you’ve ever wondered whether contact lenses can effectively correct astigmatism, you’re not alone. Many of us seek clearer vision, but the question remains: Can those tiny, transparent discs really address the unique challenges posed by astigmatism? Well, let’s dive into the world of optometry and eye care to find out.

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multifocal contact lenses

Multifocal Contact Lenses – What Are They & How Do They Work?

Understanding Multifocal Contact Lenses and How They Work As we all grow older and the advancing years bring subtle changes to our vision, we may be inspired to explore the newest and best options for our eye care. When new limitations in our vision result in the potential need for bifocal glasses, it can also […]

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corneal refractive therapy

What is Corneal Refractive Therapy and how does it work?

If you’re tired of dealing with glasses or daytime contact lenses and are looking for an alternative, then Corneal Refractive Therapy (CRT) may be what you’re looking for. But what exactly is CRT, and how does it work? Corneal Refractive Therapy, also known as orthokeratology, is a non-surgical process that uses specially designed contact lenses […]

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Contact Lenses for Vision Correction: The Basics

What Are Contact Lenses? Contact lenses are thin, transparent discs that are worn in the eye to enhance vision. These lenses rest on the tear film that covers the cornea. Similar to eyeglasses, contact lenses correct vision problems caused by refractive errors. A refractive error occurs when the eye fails to properly refract, bend, or […]

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Considering Colored Contact Lenses? 3 Things to Know

Are you thinking about getting colored contacts? There’s a lot to know about these important visual tools. Colored contacts can help improve your vision and make your eyes look more beautiful. If you’re new to colored contacts and not sure whether this is the right visual accessory for you, this information can help. Here’s what […]

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Bifocal Contact Lenses: An Introduction with FAQs

Bifocal contact lenses allow people who normally must rely on bifocal eyeglasses to get rid of their glasses and still see just as well in their day-to-day lives. If you wear bifocal eyeglasses, it is a good idea to talk to your eye doctor about bifocal lenses. Here is a look at some of the […]

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