Contact Lenses

Would you like freedom from eyeglasses? You may be a candidate for contact lenses. Some of Dr. Panzer's specialty contact lens brands are described below.

• X-chrome Contact Lens
  X-chrome contact lenses are specialty contact lenses for those that have red/green color blindness as a vision problem. A deep red x-chrome contact lens is worn in the nondominant eye and intensifies the color of red and green objects. This allows the nondominant eye to provide information to the brain about the colors it couldn't see before. The dominant eye will continue to send information back to the brain about what it normally sees. This lens does not cure the vision problem of color blindness; it is only an aid in the perception of colors. Some patients prefer to wear eyeglasses instead of an x-chrome contact lens. In these cases we utilize the color-view eyeglass lenses. People with certain professions cannot wear these lenses. The FAA does not allow pilots to wear the lens because it can confuse them with the lights in the cockpit. If you are colorblind, check with our office to see if you are a candidate for one of these type of corrections.
• Wave Contact Lenses
  A lens that nearly mirrors the cornea for the most precise and comfortable fit available. More info here.
• SynergEyes
  A lens that has the superior visual acuity of a rigid lens with the comfort of a soft contact lens. Dr. Panzer has Synergeyes Regular, Synergeyes for Keratoconus, Synergeyes Post surgical, and Synergeyes Bifocal! More info here.
• Ciba Focus Night and Day
  Extended wear. More info here.
• Scleral Lenses (Large Diameter Lenses)
  Scleral lenses are custom large diameter gas permeable lenses that are used in the management of a variety of eye conditions. They are called "scleral lenses" because they rest on the sclera, the white part of the eye. They are also known more colloquially as "large diameter lenses". Scleral lenses offer many potential benefits, including improved contact lens comfort for individuals with sensitive eyes, improved optics for individuals with irregular corneas, and improved corneal hydration for individuals with severe dry eye.
  
  Scleral lenses are highly specialized and custom made to address each patient's unique needs. Because of this, it is particularly critical that the fitting of these large diameter lenses be highly accurate and precise. Dr. Panzer has been successfully fitting scleral large diameter lenses for years.  In some cases patients travel hundreds of miles for fittings with Dr. Panzer.  If you have dry eye or sensitive eyes, ask Dr. Panzer if large diameter lenses can provide some relief.
• Bausch and Lomb Pure Vision
  Extended wear. More info here.
• Ortho-Keratology
  Corrects nearsightedness by temporarily reshaping the cornea while you sleep. This is a great alternative for patients who want clear vision with surgery. More info here.
• Bifocal Hard and Soft Lenses
  For those who wear bifocal eyeglasses, ask Dr. Panzer about bifocal contact lenses. Dr. Panzer specializes in the fitting bifocal contact lenses and would be happy to answer any questions you might have.