Keeping your eyes healthy means finding the right corrective lenses when you need them. At Legacy Optical, serving Hampton Bays NY, we can help you get the contact lenses and eye care you need for myopia control. Keep reading to learn more.

What Is Myopia?

Myopia, also referred to as nearsightedness, is a vision disorder that results from a misshapen cornea. If the cornea of the eye is not shaped correctly, it will not be able to refract light properly as it enters the eyes. This will result in a distortion of vision.

How Is Myopia Diagnosed?

To have myopia properly diagnosed, you will need to visit an optometrist. When you visit this eye doctor, you will have a thorough vision screening and an eye health exam done. Your eye doctor will be able to diagnose myopia after your vision screening. As part of your exam, different strengths of lenses will be used to test your vision. This will help the doctor determine which prescription you will need.

Glasses or Contact Lens?

Once you have your diagnosis and your prescription, you will need to decide if you want to get eyeglasses or contacts. Many patients opt for contacts. They make this decision for many reasons. One of the most common reasons is for cosmetic purposes. Another reason could be work-related. Employees are not allowed to wear eyeglasses while working in some occupations.

Once you have chosen contact lenses, the doctor will be able to make recommendations to you concerning which myopia control contact lenses will work best for you. You will also be trained on how to care for your contacts as well.

Schedule an Appointment with Our Hampton Bays Eye Care Professionals 

If you would like to learn more about our services, please contact us at Legacy Optical, serving Hampton Bays NY, and the surrounding areas. We will be happy to assist you. Call us today at (631) 728-3132 for more information or to schedule an appointment with our optometrist.