VIEWS FOR 20/20 by Dr. Mark Skowron and Dr. Michelle Skowron BENEFITS OF CONTACT LENSES An increasing number of people with refractive errors in their eyesight (nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism) are wearing contact lenses instead of glasses to correct their vision. While contacts aren't right for everyone, they do have several benefits for many people, and most of them are comfort related. Contact lenses approved by the FDA contain UV ray protection so non-prescription sunglasses can be worn at the same time. Contacts may also provide better eye and facial comfort than eyeglasses. They have a wider field of vision and can provide better clarity than glasses for faraway objects. Increased peripheral vision helps with driving, playing sports, and other activities. And the days of fogged-up glasses are over when contacts are worn instead. It is important that you follow instructions on how to correctly clean your lenses, and how long you can safely wear your contacts. If you don't, you can open the way for complications such as serious eye infections or ulcers that are quite painful, hard to treat, and require either months of medication or even eye surgery to fix. To schedule an appointment, please call SKOWRON EYE CARE. At Skowron Eye Care, our mission is your vision. P.S. It is important to drink plenty of water if you are a contact lens wearer. The extra hydration will make contact lenses more comfortable to wear and help keep eyes healthy. SKOWRON EYE CARE 370 N. York, Elmhurst, IL 60126 630-834-6244 www.skowroneyecare.com VIEWS FOR 20/20 by Dr. Mark Skowron and Dr. Michelle Skowron BENEFITS OF CONTACT LENSES An increasing number of people with refractive errors in their eyesight ( nearsightedness , farsightedness , and astigmatism ) are wearing contact lenses instead of glasses to correct their vision . While contacts aren't right for everyone , they do have several benefits for many people , and most of them are comfort related . Contact lenses approved by the FDA contain UV ray protection so non - prescription sunglasses can be worn at the same time . Contacts may also provide better eye and facial comfort than eyeglasses . They have a wider field of vision and can provide better clarity than glasses for faraway objects . Increased peripheral vision helps with driving , playing sports , and other activities . And the days of fogged - up glasses are over when contacts are worn instead . It is important that you follow instructions on how to correctly clean your lenses , and how long you can safely wear your contacts . If you don't , you can open the way for complications such as serious eye infections or ulcers that are quite painful , hard to treat , and require either months of medication or even eye surgery to fix . To schedule an appointment , please call SKOWRON EYE CARE . At Skowron Eye Care , our mission is your vision . P.S. It is important to drink plenty of water if you are a contact lens wearer . The extra hydration will make contact lenses more comfortable to wear and help keep eyes healthy . SKOWRON EYE CARE 370 N. York , Elmhurst , IL 60126 630-834-6244 www.skowroneyecare.com