Crozet Eye Care recently started carrying Dailies Total 1 contacts, which are the world’s first and only water gradient contact lenses and are considered the best lenses on the market. As the name suggests, these are a disposable daily contact lens, so you discard the old and replace it with a new contact each day.

What makes Dailies Total 1 lenses so amazing?

The lenses combine two materials so that oxygen permeates while the outer surface of the lenses is nearly 100% water, which makes them great for wearers with dry eyes. The contacts are exceptionally comfortable — 9 out of 10 patients say that they feel nothing when wearing them.

We think they are so great for our patients that we will be giving away a FREE iPod Shuffle with the purchase of a 12-month supply of Dailies Total 1 contacts through the end of September.

Dailies Total 1 are only available in certain prescriptions. We do have samples available; however, Dr. Franklin or Dr. Rosinski will need to check them on your eyes before you leave the office, so it’s best to call us before you come.

If you need or currently wear contacts, something to consider is monthly vs. daily lenses. While some patients prefer monthly contacts – mainly due to the perceived costs associated with dailies – there are several reasons why daily contacts are the better choice.

With daily contacts, you get fresh, clean lenses every day. The more frequently you replace your contacts, the healthier and more comfortable your eyes will be – especially those of you with dry eyes. Clean, new contacts feel better in your eyes because there’s no build up of residue – protein, calcium, lipids, and other substances found in your tears can build up on your lenses. These deposits will make your contacts less comfortable and can make your eyes prone to infection.

Since daily contacts are thrown away each day, they do not have to be cleaned each night or carefully stored in a safe container. This makes them an especially good option for teenagers who might not have quite gotten the hang of contacts and who might not be scrupulous with their care and handling.

Daily contacts are also an excellent choice for people who don’t want to wear contacts every day, but do want them for special events or sports.

Of course, monthly lenses can be cleaned, so if you choose that route, make sure you talk to your optometrist or contact lens technician about the proper cleaning methods and products.

If you are interested in getting contacts, give our office a call and schedule and appointment to talk with us. We’ll take you through the pros and cons and see if contacts are the right choice for you.

–          Contacts can be shipped directly to you at no charge

–          You can take advantage of manufacturer’s rebates … most are close to $80 off

–          We will give you 20% off a pair of non-prescription sunglasses

–          If you have a prescription change, we can exchange any unopened boxes for credit towards new contacts

–          If you rip, tear or lose a lens, we can give you free trials to replace what you’ve lost