Contacts & Glasses

Contacts and glasses keep your vision sharp, but they can also be a unique way to express yourself or support your active lifestyle. At Umpqua Valley Eye Associates in Roseburg, Oregon, providers Emily Armstrong, MD, and Alex Willoughby, MD, and the team offer meticulous eye exams and personalized recommendations to help you find vision correction you’re happy to wear. To schedule your consultation, call the office today or request an appointment online. 

Do I need contacts and glasses?

If you’ve experienced blurry vision or eye fatigue, it might be time to consider vision correction. You may also notice:

• Squinting
• Headaches
• Difficulty with night vision

If any of these sound familiar, it’s a good idea to visit Umpqua Valley Eye Associates for an eye exam.

How do I choose contacts and glasses?

Contacts and glasses offer distinct benefits, and you may decide you want both to meet the demands of your lifestyle.

Glasses

Eyeglasses are easy to use, stylish, and require little maintenance. Additionally, they protect your eyes from dust and debris. On the other hand, they can interfere with physical activities and fog up in certain weather.

Contacts

Contacts may be perfect if you don’t want to wear anything on your face or have an active lifestyle. They also offer a wider field of vision and don’t fog up. However, they require more care and aren’t ideal if you’re prone to eye dryness or irritation.

You’ll usually learn if you need vision correction at your regular eye exam. Your Umpqua Valley Eye Associates provider gives you a personalized prescription, and you can choose from the practice’s wide selection of glasses and lenses.

With plenty of choices, including high-performance brands like Ray-Ban, Oakley, Exotiqa, and Costa, it’s easy to find glasses and sunglasses that feel and look just right.

How can I take good care of my contacts and glasses?

Whether you choose glasses or contacts, proper care is essential.

To protect your glasses, use a microfiber cloth and lens cleaner to wipe off smudges. Avoid using tissues or your shirt, as they can scratch the lenses.

Always put your glasses in a case when you’re not wearing them to avoid damage. If your glasses are constantly sliding down your nose or giving you a headache, the team can adjust them.

When it comes to contacts, always wash your hands before handling your lenses. Clean them with the appropriate solution, not water, and store them in their case with fresh solution every night.

It’s also important to remove your contacts before bed to avoid eye infections and dryness, and to keep track of their expiration dates.

Umpqua Valley Eye Associates can help you find the perfect contacts and glasses to suit your face and keep your vision sharp. Book your next visit by calling the office or clicking the online scheduler now.