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Performance Eyecare carries contacts for ‘hard-to-fit’ eyes

Not everyone is an ideal candidate for contact lenses. If you have one or more of the following conditions, contact lens wear may be more difficult: astigmatism dry eyes presbyopia giant papillary conjunctivitis (GPC) keratoconus post-refractive surgery (such as LASIK) But “difficult” doesn’t mean impossible. Often, people with these conditions can wear contacts quite successfully. … Read more

What Are Progressive Lenses?

Progressive addition lenses (also called progressives or PALs) are the most popular multifocal lenses sold in the United States. Sometimes called “no-line bifocals,” these line-free multifocals provide a more complete vision solution than bifocals. Instead of having just two lens powers like a bifocal – one for distance vision and one for up close – … Read more

Contact Lens Myths

Are you afraid of wearing contact lenses? Check out these contact lens myths debunked and then decide if they are right for you. MYTH: I can’t wear contact lenses Just about everyone can now wear contact lenses thanks to technological advances. Some of the advances now allow those with astigmatism and those who need bifocal … Read more