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Eyeglasses

If you need eyeglasses to see clearly, you know that your glasses are as much an expression of your style as they are essential to your vision. Our the team at Whitson Vision in Indianapolis and Avon, Indiana, offer cutting-edge technology, as well as the latest styles of eyeglasses and frames. For the most comprehensive eye exams, prescription eyeglasses, and a huge selection of designer frames make an appointment with the knowledgeable Whitson Vision team today. Call the office today at 317-844-5500.

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What types of lenses are available for my new eyeglasses?

Our knowledgeable optical staff can help you decide what type of lens will work best for you.  You may spend time picking out frames that look great, but be sure to consider the different types of lenses that are available as well. With today’s digital technology, there are several options to choose from, including:

You can also add anti-reflective coatings to reduce glare, reflections, and the appearance of halos around lights, and many lenses are scratch-resistant as well. The knowledgeable team at Whitson Vision advises you on which lenses are best for your prescription, lifestyle, and other factors to keep your eyes safe and help you see as clearly as possible.

How do I proceed to order my glasses?

Once you’ve had a complete eye exam at Whitson Vision, you can visit the optical department with your prescription to select new glasses. The type of lenses you choose, along with special coatings, influences the time it takes to have them made. The optical department stocks a wide selection frames and the team advises you when to expect your new glasses to be ready.

Stop by the optical department or call Whitson Vision today to make an appointment at 317-844-5500.

Contact Lenses

Being able to see well is essential for work, play, and daily life, and sometimes eyeglasses just aren’t practical for every activity. When you need contacts to improve your vision and fit into your active lifestyle, Alicia R. Grove, OD, and the exceptional team at Whitson Vision in Indianapolis and Avon, Indiana, specialize in prescribing the perfect pair of contacts to meet your needs. Dr. Grove takes an individualized approach to eye care and helps you make a personalized decision for contacts that best fit your lifestyle. To learn more about your options for contacts, call today at 317-844-5500.

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Contacts FAQ

Contacts give you the freedom to participate in activities such as sports where eyeglasses aren’t always the most practical choice. Some of the biggest benefits of wearing contacts include correcting vision problems that include:

  • Myopia (nearsightedness)
  • Hyperopia (farsightedness)
  • Presbyopia (blurry close-up vision as a result of aging)
  • Astigmatism (blurred vision far away and up close)

Since contacts sit directly on your eye, they provide a wider field of vision than glasses, and there’s no risk of breaking them while you’re exercising or participating in a leisure activity, like sports or dancing for example. Contacts don’t fog up like your glasses often do in changing temperatures, either.

Contact lenses give you the freedom of seeing clearly without the worry that they might not look good with the outfit you’re wearing, such as a formal occasion where you don’t want the inconvenience of glasses. Contacts are often so comfortable that you forget you’re wearing them, and you’re able to see naturally in nearly any situation.

Depending on your individual prescription, lifestyle, and eyes, your physician at Whitson Vision can recommend a few types of contacts for you to choose from. After a thorough eye exam in which your physician evaluates your eye health and measures your eyes for contacts, she suggests the options that will deliver the best vision correction, comfort, and ease of maintenance.

Common types of contact lens options include:

  • Rigid gas permeable (RGP) lenses
  • Daily, weekly, or monthly soft, disposable lenses
  • Extended-wear soft or RGP lenses
  • Toric lenses to correct astigmatism
  • Multifocal contacts
  • Colored lenses to change the color of your eyes

Contacts are a personal decision, and you can generally try out a few different types before you decide which ones are your favorite in terms of providing clear vision and comfort, as well as ease of maintenance. The team at Whitson Vision orders trial pairs so you can wear them for a few weeks before you come back for a follow-up visit.

Yes, you should always have a backup pair of glasses just in case you lose your contacts, don’t have enough to make it to a refill, or in the event of an eye infection.

Another reason could be that you might choose to wear glasses at work because you see the computer screen best with your glasses prescription, but you may opt for contacts when at the gym or going out for a special occasion.

As long as your eyes are in good health and you’re a candidate for contacts, your physician can write prescriptions for both contacts and glasses so you have the latest in custom-fit eyewear for every occasion.

Call Whitson Vision today at 317-844-5500 to learn more about contact lenses.

Contact Lens Exam

In addition to a comprehensive eye exam to evaluate your vision and eye health, you need another test if you’d like contact lenses. Alicia R. Grove, OD, Craig L. McManis, OD, and Alyssa M Berry, OD, are experienced eye doctors and part of the outstanding team at Whitson Vision in Indianapolis and Avon, Indiana. Dr. Grove and the vision team specialize in prescribing contact lenses to people who want the convenience of seeing clearly without eyeglasses. If you wear contacts and want to update your prescription, or you’d like to try contacts for the first time, call the office at 317-844-5500 or make an appointment online today.

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Contact Lens FAQ

During a contact lenses exam, your physician will complete a comprehensive eye exam to check your vision, as well as your overall eye health. They evaluate your eyes for conditions like:

  • Glaucoma
  • Cataracts
  • Astigmatism
  • Myopia (nearsightedness)
  • Hyperopia (farsightedness)
  • Presbyopia (loss of near focusing ability due to age)

They may also ask you if you’ve had any symptoms that might make it difficult for you to wear contact lenses, like those associated with dry eyes. The team at Whitson Vision tests the muscles in your eyes, how well your eyes refract light, your intraocular pressure (the pressure inside your eyes), and performs several other evaluations.

Along with the routine eye exam elements, your physician also measures the surface of your eye to determine the size and type of contacts that will best correct your vision. They may also test your tear film to make sure you have adequate tear production so you can comfortably wear contact lenses. Finally, you discuss your lifestyle and preferences for wearing contact lenses, so the team can recommend the best option, such as daily disposable lenses, monthly wear contacts, or gas permeable lenses.

Your physician measures the curvature of your eye to determine if your eyes are too flat or too round to comfortably and safely wear contacts. A special instrument analyzes light reflections from your cornea, which indicates the curvature of your eye. They may also use a corneal topographer to provide even more precise corneal measurements and characteristics.

Additionally, to fit you properly for contact lenses, your physician may measure the size of your pupil and iris. Generally, once They have all the information she needs and has discussed your preferences for contact lenses, They order trial lenses so you can try them out to see how they fit and how well they correct your vision. Then, you return for a follow-up appointment.

After you’ve worn your new contacts for a while, your physcian examines your eyes at a follow-up exam. They observe how well the lenses are resting on the surface of your eye and ensures that the contacts aren’t irritating or damaging your eyes in any way.

If you’d like to learn more about prescription contact lenses, call Whitson Vision or book an appointment online today.

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