Contact Lens Resources & Information

We are pleased to offer a complete contact lens resource library to provide education and additional information to you our patients. Clarkson EyecarePremium Contact Lens Service makes it easy for you to follow the steps your doctor recommends for safety, comfort and convenience. Costs for contact exams, fittings, and the lenses themselves can vary. Clarkson Eyecare breaks down some factors to give you a better idea. Read below to learn more.

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11 Facts About RGP Contact Lenses

Rigid gas permeable contact lenses, or RGP contact lenses, are different from soft contact lenses and not as well known. Learn more about these lenses.

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Can You Sleep With Contacts In?

Is it okay to fall asleep with contacts in? Are you at risk for eye infections? Learn more from the doctors at Clarkson Eyecare about sleeping with contacts in.

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Can You Swim With Contact Lenses?

Wanting to enjoy a day at the pool but need your contacts to see? Clarkson Eyecare answers, "can you swim with contact lenses?" and has some helpful tips.

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Contact Lens Eye Exam: What to Expect

Thinking of getting contact lenses? A contact lens eye exam and fitting will be the first step. Learn more about what to expect from a Clarkson Eyecare contact lens eye exam.

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What Does a Contact Eye Exam Cost?

What Does a Contact Eye Exam Cost?

When it comes to the cost of an eye exam and contact lens fitting, it can vary. Learn what the typical range can cost with Clarkson Eyecare.

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How To Put In Contacts Safely

Knowing how to put in your contact lenses safely is an important part of your daily routine. Learn more by reading the Clarkson Eyecare guide to putting in contact lenses.

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How To Read Your Contact Lens Prescription

Learn how to read a contact lens prescription including terms like OD, OS, SPH, PWR CYL and more from the eye doctors at Clarkson Eyecare.

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How to Choose Between Daily vs. Monthly Contacts

Daily vs Monthly Contacts

If you wear contact lenses, you might be wondering if daily or monthly contacts are right for you. Find out with Clarkson Eyecare.

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Comprehensive Eye Exams vs. Contact Exams

Eye exams and contact lens exams are very similar, but deciding which exam is right for you depends on your eye health. Learn more from Clarkson Eyecare.

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Schedule a Contact Lens Exam at Clarkson Eyecare

After your follow-up appointment, you should feel confident about the fit of your contacts. But your contact lens fitting does extend for a period of 90 days post-exam, so if you experience any discomfort or have any questions, simply schedule another fitting with your eye doctor to address any concerns. When specialty contacts are recommended, the doctors at Clarkson Eyecare will work with you to provide the best solution.

Find a Clarkson Eyecare office near you and schedule a contact lens exam with our eye care professionals today.