Prescription Lenses in Henderson

October 27, 2015

Henderson Prescription Lenses

Prescription lenses in Henderson

Choosing the contact lenses that are right for you depends on your vision and comfort. In fact, contact lenses may not be for you at all, and you may prefer to wear prescription eyeglasses only. However, Trang Tran, OD & Esther Tan, OD, our eye doctors have been fitting specialty contact lenses for years and have seen some incredible changes in that time. It is very important that your prescription lenses in Henderson are fitted correctly based on your eye shape, and specific needs. With many different styles to choose from, it is best to inform yourself with the various advantages and disadvantages of contact lenses before you make your final decision.


Rigid or hard contact lenses, also called gas-permeable lenses, are a shrinking segment of the industry, but we still have a large number of patients who wear them. They offer sharper vision and can correct nearsightedness or astigmatism. However, hard contact lenses take longer to adjust to than soft contact lenses. Soft contact lenses are the most frequently prescribed due to their tremendous comfort, and are now available for patients with astigmatism and dry eyes. But there are many different options of prescription contact lenses in Henderson to choose from. There are daily wear lenses, which can be worn up to 18 hours but must be removed at night. Conversely, there are extended wear lenses which can be worn overnight. Unlike either of these two types, however, are disposable lenses which are worn for only one day at a time and are then discarded. Color-changing lens which, as the name suggests, change the color of your iris, are also an option, even if vision correction is not required. Soft lenses are also now available for patients with astigmatism and for patients who require multifocal lenses, which used to only be offered in hard contact lenses.


So if you prefer hard or soft, extended wear or daily disposable, it is important to first consult Drs. Tran on which style prescription lenses in Henderson are best suited for your particular prescription, eye shape, and specific needs. At Trang Tran, OD & Esther Tan, OD, we’ll be sure to make sure all your prescription eye care needs and expectations are met and exceeded.



540 Marks Street
Henderson, NV 89014
Phone: 702-434-2441