Prescription Contact Lenses in Northeast Pennsylvania

Why use the same contact lens everyday for more than a dollar a day, when you can have a choice of 6 different brands of single use lenses that are cleaner and healthier for your eyes, for less than a dollar a day.

Ask your eyecare professional about single use contact lens choices that are avilable to fit your individual needs.

Contact lenses for every eye – rigid and soft bifocals, disposables and specialty products avialable.

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Northeastern Eye Institute offers:
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Northeastern Eye Institute offers a variety of contact lens brands including, but not limited to, the leading and most popular ones discussed below:

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Cooper:

Biofinity sphere, toric and multi monthly replacement lenses as well as aspheric lenses. Northeastern Eye Institute also offers the Proclear sphere, toric, and multi monthly replacement lenses for dry eyes as well as the Proclear daily disposable lenses by Cooper Vision.

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ACUVUE®:

OASYS® sphere, toric and multi 2-week replacement lenses for dry eyes as well as a recently released daily disposable. Northeastern Eye Institute also offers the ACUVUE® MOIST® and 1-Day ACUVUE® TruEye® daily disposable lenses.

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B&L:

Purevision sphere, Toric, multi and glare monthly replacement lenses approved for 30 day continuous wear as well as aspheric lenses for night time driving. Northeastern eye Institute also offers the B&L Biotrue daily disposable lenses.

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Alcon Air Optix:

Sphere, toric and multi monthly replacement lenses that are approved for extended wear. Northeastern Eye Institute also offers the AirOptix colors which is a monthly disposable to change the color of your eyes.

At Northeastern Eye Institute, we provide affordable contact lenses for customers throughout Northeast Pennsylvania. We can provide you with a variety of lenses, including daily disposables, rigid and soft bifocals, and specialty lenses. We make every effort to provide you with high-quality eye care products that match your budget, and in some cases, we can provide single-use lenses for less than a dollar a day. These high-quality lenses are healthier and more sanitary than many other options and can be especially helpful if you suffer from allergies.

To learn more about the latest in contact lenses products and services that we offer at Northeastern Eye Institute in Pennsylvania, please contact our office today to schedule your initial appointment. You may call our main office at (570) 342-3145 or 855-204-6888 to schedule your appointment.

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There are many different types of contact lenses that are suited to different needs and conditions. These are some of the most popular types of contact lenses:

  • Soft contact lenses: These are the most commonly prescribed contacts and are preferred for their comfort and ability to treat a variety of conditions.
  • Daily wear lenses: Daily wear lenses are soft lenses that are meant to be worn once, usually over the course of a single day.
  • Extended wear lenses: These are soft contact lenses that are designed to be worn for up to a month, including when sleeping.
  • Rigid gas permeable lenses: These lenses are rigid, allow air to reach the eyes, and are designed for multiple uses between cleanings.
  • Multifocal/bifocal lenses: These products combine soft and rigid elements into a single lens and can correct a variety of conditions, including astigmatism.
  • Tinted contact lenses: These lenses have a slight color tint that can provide therapeutic properties and assist with conditions such as color blindness.
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Our Contact Lens Service Doctors

Single-Use Contact Lens Brands

NEI offers high-quality, single-use contact lenses from a variety of great brands. Our leading brands include Biofinity, Cooper Vision, Proclear, OASYS, Acuvue, Purevision, and B&L. We have a variety of products for each brand, including daily disposable lenses, lenses for dry eyes, and aspheric lenses.

Contact Lens Fittings & Consultations

NEI offers consultations to help you determine what products are best for your personal needs. If you want to schedule a consult or lens fitting, you can contact our main office in Scranton at 570-342-3145 or 855-204-6888. When you call, our trained staff will help you set up an appointment at a time that works best for you.

Contact Lens Providers in Northeast Pennsylvania

The Northeast Vision Institute has 15 locations throughout Northeastern Pennsylvania, making it easy to find a center near you. Our main office is in Scranton. We also have eye care offices in Carbondale, Clarks Summit, Dallas, Forty Fort, Hamlin, Laurel Mall, Mid-Valley, Montrose, Mountaintop, Pittston, Pocono Summit, Tunkhannock, and Wilkes-Barre. We also have the Pennsylvania Eye Clinic in Honesdale.

FAQs

The price you pay for contact lenses can vary widely based on the type of product you need, the brand you choose, and your insurance status. Customers may pay anywhere from $150 to $1,500 a year for their lenses. At NEI, we can provide disposable lenses from a variety of brands for less than a dollar a day.

When it’s time to remove your contact lenses, start by washing your hands thoroughly and drying them well to prevent water from getting under the lens. Next, use a finger from one hand to lift your upper eyelid and the middle finger from the other to depress your lower eyelid. You can then use the thumb and index finger of the second hand to gently squeeze the lens and lift it off.

All contact lenses expire and include an expiration date on their packaging. The lifespan of contact lenses depends on their brand and style. It’s important not to use expired lenses, so check the expiration date before you put in a new pair.

Unfortunately, it’s not a good idea to swim while wearing your contact lenses. Water contact of any kind can be harmful, but swimming causes prolonged contact with water that can lead to vision problems, infections, and other serious issues. While no contact lens is completely safe while swimming, disposable lenses can be the safest if thrown away immediately after swimming.

Coverage for contact lenses will vary by provider, but most vision plans cover at least some of the cost. Unfortunately, vision insurance for individuals who need glasses or contacts may be more expensive because of the increased care required.

Most people find that they adjust to wearing soft contact lenses right away. At the most, it may take a few days to get used to these lenses. However, it may take a couple of weeks for your eyes to adjust to wearing rigid gas permeable lenses or hybrid contact lenses.

Several studies have found that children can adapt to contact lenses as early as age 8. However, you must also factor the maturity of your child into the decision to let them try contacts. Does your child have good hygiene practices? Is your child responsible enough to properly care for contact lenses? If so, then you may want to consider allowing your child to wear contacts.

It depends on the type of contact lens you wear:

  • Daily disposable soft contact lenses — No care is involved. Wear them once and discard at the end of the day.
  • Extended wear disposable soft contact lenses — These should be removed at the end of the day and cleaned overnight by soaking in disinfecting solution. Depending on the type of extended wear lens you use, you may need to replace them weekly, bi-weekly or monthly.
  • Longer use soft contact lenses — Some soft contact lenses can be worn for a much longer period of time (replacement only occurs quarterly or sometimes even annually). These contact lenses might also require the use of a weekly enzyme cleaner in addition to daily disinfecting.
  • Gas permeable contact lenses — These contact lenses last for years. They require daily cleaning and disinfecting, but their slick surface prevents the buildup of proteins and other deposits.
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