Contact Lenses
If you need a new or updated contact lens prescription, book an appointment online or contact us for an eye exam fitting. We’ll make sure you’re matched with the best type of lenses for your eyes.
Considering Contact Lenses? Learn the Benefits & Care Tips
Benefits of Contact Lenses
For many patients, contact lenses offer a more natural, adaptable vision experience that fit seamlessly into daily life. Advances in lens design and materials provide comfort, breathability, and optical precision, providing consistent clarity throughout your day. Contact lenses are great for:
- Active Lifestyle
- Comfortable for Daily Wear
- Variety of Vision Needs
Contact Lens Fittings & Consultations
For first-time wearers, before ordering contacts, you will need a contact lens exam and fitting. A first-time contact lens exam includes an eye exam, a class on how to put contact lenses in, and proper care for your new contacts.
Contact Lens Care
Proper contact lens care is essential for eye health and comfort. This includes:
- Cleaning and storing your lenses as directed.
- Following your replacement schedule (daily, bi-weekly, or monthly).
- Practicing good hygiene before handling lenses.
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Contact Lens Insurance Coverage
Contact lens insurance coverage depends on the plan. Most vision insurance plans cover at least part of the cost of contact lenses, and some cover all of it. Use your vision insurance, HSA, or FSA at Heartland Vision to save on contact lenses.
Free Vision Insurance Coverage Check
Heartland Vision accepts most vision insurance. We are happy to do an insurance check and explain what your plan actually covers and how to get the most out of it.
Contact Lenses without Insurance
No insurance? No problem! Many of our patients don’t have vision insurance. To make out-of-pocket costs easier to manage, we accept CareCredit for contact lenses & fittings.
Speak with one of our opticians, and they will help answer any questions or concerns you may have.
- Contact Lens Types
- Contact Lens Safety
Contact Lens Types
Contact Lens Types
Disposable Lenses
Disposable lenses are soft contacts designed for short-term use for up to a day, a week, two weeks, or a month.
Extended Wear Contacts
Extended wear contacts can be safe to use for up to a week or even longer. How long you can wear them depends on your doctor’s evaluation of your eyes.
Rigid Gas Permeable Lenses
RGP contact lenses are made from hard, oxygen-permeable material. RGP contacts are long-lasting and easier to keep clean.
Bifocal & Multifocal Lenses
Bifocal and multifocal contact lenses have multiple prescriptions in a single contact lens. They’re available as soft or GP lenses.
Soft Contact Lenses
Soft contact lenses are comfortable and stay in place easily. They’re the most popular type of contact lens.
Colored Contacts
Change your eye color with or without vision correction. Always consult your eye doctor, even if you don’t need a prescription—all contacts are medical devices.
Contact Lens Safety
Contact Lens Safety
Contact lenses, whether prescription or cosmetic, are considered medical devices by the FDA. While generally a safe and convenient way to correct vision, contact lens use is never completely risk-free. Always follow your eye doctor’s instructions to minimize your chances of an eye infection, scratched cornea, or other issues.
Ordering (or reordering) contact lenses through your eye care provider is the best way to protect your eye health and avoid risks associated with other online retailers.
What are the benefits of ordering contacts with Heartland Vision?
Ordering contacts from Heartland Vision gives you access to a wide variety of quality contact brands with competitive pricing. You can take advantage of annual supply savings and promotions. By law, online contact lens retailers must check with your eye doctor to verify your prescription. When you order through your eye care provider, it saves a step.
We guarantee your contact lenses will be an exact fit, free from defects or tears. We even offer expert contact lens care advice and the replacement of torn lenses FREE of charge.
Can you buy contacts from other online retailers?
While other online retailers might offer absurdly low pricing, buying from a trusted retail source is the best way to eliminate your risk of receiving subpar or even contaminated lenses. Buying from a retailer associated with a licensed optometrist, such as Heartland Vision, gives you access to high-quality contact lenses and the proper instructions for storage and infection prevention.
What if I need a new prescription?
If you would like contacts for the first time or need to get an updated prescription for buying contacts, schedule a contact lens eye exam with Heartland Vision. We'll give you a comprehensive eye exam while fitting you for the contacts that help you see comfortably best.
Is it ok to wear contact lenses everyday?
Contacts are completely fine to wear every day as long as you commit to proper lens care with cleaning and storage. Failing to follow the disinfection instructions or wearing replacement contacts past the recommended replacement schedule puts you at serious risk for eye infections.
Why Avoid Unauthorized Online Retailers?
Buying contact lenses from non-certified online stores can pose serious risks:
- Unauthorized Sellers: Some sites are not approved medical suppliers and may sell counterfeit or expired lenses.
- Improper Storage: Contacts not stored correctly can cause eye irritation or infections.
- No Recall Protection: Unverified sellers may continue to distribute recalled products.
- No Doctor Oversight: Without prescription verification from a licensed optometrist, you risk receiving the wrong fit or prescription.
Your eyes deserve expert care and authentic products. Choose Heartland Vision for peace of mind and savings.
