Contact Lenses in Mississauga
Dr. Preeti Jani fits contact lenses for patients with a wide range of prescriptions, lifestyles, and eye health needs. Options include daily and monthly soft lenses, multifocal and toric designs, and specialty lenses for more complex cases.
Daily vs. Monthly Contact Lenses
Soft contact lenses are available in different replacement schedules. Daily contact lenses are worn once and discarded at the end of the day, making them convenient for patients who prefer a fresh pair each morning and minimal lens care. They can be worn every day or kept as an occasional alternative to glasses.
Monthly contact lenses are cleaned, stored, and reused for the replacement period recommended by the manufacturer and Dr. Jani. They may suit patients who wear contacts regularly and are comfortable following a consistent cleaning routine.
The right choice depends on your prescription, eye health, tear film, lifestyle, budget, and how frequently you plan to wear your lenses. During your contact lens exam, Dr. Jani can help you compare daily and monthly options.
Multifocal Contact Lenses
Multifocal contact lenses contain different prescription zones to support distance, intermediate, and near vision in the same lens. They are commonly recommended for patients with presbyopia, the age-related change that makes reading and other close-up tasks more difficult.
Multifocal lenses are available in daily and reusable designs. Because every patient uses their vision differently, Dr. Jani considers your prescription, pupil size, daily activities, and visual priorities when selecting and adjusting a multifocal lens.
Toric Contact Lenses for Astigmatism
Toric contact lenses are designed to correct astigmatism, which occurs when the cornea or lens inside the eye has an irregular curvature. Unlike a standard spherical contact lens, a toric lens must remain properly oriented on the eye to provide consistent vision.
These lenses are available in daily, biweekly, and monthly options for many prescriptions. Dr. Jani evaluates the amount and direction of your astigmatism, how the lens moves and rotates, and your comfort before finalizing the prescription.
Specialty Contact Lenses for Complex Needs
Some eyes need more than a conventional soft lens. At Complete Eyecare, Dr. Jani provides specialty contact lens fittings for patients with dry eye, keratoconus, irregular corneas, high prescriptions, progressive myopia, and other complex vision needs.
Scleral Contact Lenses
Scleral lenses are larger rigid lenses that rest on the white portion of the eye and vault over the cornea. The space between the lens and cornea holds a fluid reservoir, which may provide greater stability and comfort for people with dry eye or irregular corneas.
Rigid Gas-Permeable Lenses
Rigid gas-permeable, or RGP, lenses retain their shape on the eye and can provide precise vision correction. They may be considered for patients with astigmatism, high prescriptions, keratoconus, or vision that is not adequately corrected with standard soft lenses.
Ortho-K Lenses
Ortho-k lenses are custom rigid lenses worn overnight to temporarily reshape the cornea. They may reduce the need for glasses or contact lenses during the day and can also form part of a myopia management plan for children.
MiSight® Daily Lenses
MiSight® 1 day lenses are daily disposable soft contact lenses designed to correct nearsightedness and help slow myopia progression in children. Dr. Jani evaluates each child’s prescription, eye health, maturity, and ability to handle contact lenses before recommending them.
Thoughtful, Personalized Contact Lens Fittings
A contact lens fitting goes beyond checking your prescription. Dr. Jani measures your corneal shape, evaluates your tear film and eye health, and considers how different materials and designs may perform during your daily activities.
Trial lenses may be used to assess vision, movement, stability, and comfort. Dr. Jani can also teach new wearers how to insert, remove, clean, and store their lenses properly. Follow-up visits provide an opportunity to evaluate the fit and make adjustments when needed.
Frequently Asked Questions
You need a comprehensive eye exam and a separate contact lens evaluation or fitting. A contact lens prescription includes measurements and details that are not part of a glasses prescription, such as lens material, design, diameter, and base curve.
During the fitting, Dr. Jani assesses your eye health, corneal shape, tear film, lens movement, vision, and comfort. New wearers also receive guidance on safe handling and lens care.
The appropriate lens depends on your prescription, eye shape, tear film, eye health, lifestyle, and visual priorities. Some patients do well with standard daily or monthly soft lenses, while others benefit from toric, multifocal, scleral, RGP, ortho-k, or myopia-management lenses.
A contact lens fitting allows Dr. Jani to evaluate these factors and recommend suitable options rather than relying on prescription strength alone.
Some people with dry eye can wear contact lenses successfully, but the underlying cause and severity of the condition should be evaluated first. Lens material, replacement schedule, fit, wearing time, and dry eye care can all affect comfort.
For certain patients, scleral lenses may be considered because they hold a fluid reservoir over the cornea. Dr. Jani can assess your tear film and discuss whether standard or specialty contact lenses may be appropriate.
Many children can wear contact lenses when they are mature enough to handle them responsibly and follow proper hygiene routines. Contact lenses may be considered for everyday vision correction, sports, special occasions, or myopia management.
Dr. Jani evaluates each child individually and works with both the child and parent to select an appropriate lens and establish healthy wear and care habits.
Find the Right Contact Lenses for Your Eyes
Whether you are trying contact lenses for the first time, need vision correction for astigmatism or presbyopia, or have a complex eye condition, Complete Eyecare can help. Schedule a contact lens exam in Mississauga, Ontario, to explore options selected for your eyes and lifestyle.