Clear, Convenient, Customized Vision Solutions - Contact Lens Prescription in Astoria, NY

Customized contact lens prescriptions are offered for individuals wishing to enjoy clear, glasses-free vision. We provide full-service fittings and exams using our most current diagnostic technology if you are new to contacts or want to update your prescription.

Under the guidance of Dr. Rajat Shetty, our practice delivers modern, functional vision correction to suit your lifestyle and eye care requirements. We prescribe a range of contact lenses—daily disposables, extended wear, toric lenses for astigmatism, and multifocal lenses, to achieve optimal comfort and acuity for every patient.

If you're ready to transition from glasses or want a more convenient vision solution, schedule your contact lens exam today by calling (718) 734-2509 or booking online.

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What to Expect From a Contact Lens Exam

Getting contact lenses requires more than a standard vision test. A complete contact lens prescription includes several additional measurements and evaluations to ensure the lenses fit your eyes properly and function effectively.

This is how it is done at Astoria Park Eyecare:

1. Full Eye Exam
   It begins with a comprehensive eye exam to ascertain your vision requirements and eliminate conditions like dry eye, corneal irregularities, or infection affecting contact lens wear.
2. Measurement of the Cornea
   With a corneal topographer or keratometer, we measure the curvature of your cornea. This enables us to select contact lenses that will fit appropriately with your eye's shape so you can see clearly and not feel discomfort.
3. Tear Film Analysis
   Intrinsic tear production is essential for fitting the contact lens easily. We examine the volume and quality of tears to evaluate whether any conditions can result in dryness or irritation with lens wear.
4. Lens Fitting
   We set up the correct lens type based on your eye size measurements and vision correction needs. You will wear trial lenses in our office so that we can check the fit and acuity of your vision. We make adjustments if needed before finalizing your prescription.
5. Vision Testing With Lenses
   We perform a vision test with trial lenses to check the prescription and ensure no discomfort, redness, or poor fitting.
6. Lens Training and Care
   Initial wearers undergo on-eye training to learn how to insert, remove, and properly care for lenses. Correct hygiene and replacement schedules are also explained to enhance eye care and health.
7. Follow-Up Visit
   Further, follow-up is required to monitor how the eyes adapt to the contact lens. Based on one's follow-up evaluation, we make changes in fit or prescription as necessary.

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Types of Contact Lenses We Prescribe

Astoria Park Eyecare offers a full range of soft and specialty contact lenses for all ages. We will help you choose lenses based on your visual needs, eye shape, and wear schedule during your visit.

Common lens types are:

• Daily Disposable Lenses
  Ideal for active lifestyles or patients with allergies or dryness issues. Used once and discarded, offering a clean, fresh lens every day.
• Biweekly and Monthly Lenses
  Designed for repeated wear with proper cleaning and storage, it is less costly and has a wide range of prescription powers.
• Toric Lenses
  Designed for astigmatism patients, toric lenses are of a special shape to correct blurred or distorted vision.
• Multifocal Lenses
  These lenses offer clear vision at different distances and suit patients with presbyopia (age-related farsightedness).
• Extended Wear Lenses
  Some lenses are worn at night and can be worn for a week. These are prescribed only after a thorough evaluation of your eye condition.
• Colored and Cosmetic Lenses
  Prescription and over-the-counter color lenses are also available for individuals who want to change the color of their eyes.
• Rigid Gas Permeable (RGP) and Specialty Lenses
  We offer keratoconus or irregular corneas solutions, including scleral and hybrid lenses.

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Contact Lenses for Children and Teenagers

We offer safe and comfortable lens solutions for children and teenagers. Many young patients capitalize on daily disposable lenses for school, sports, or parties. We also offer myopia control treatments, such as specialty soft lenses that gradually slow down the progression of nearsightedness in children.

Dr. Shetty guides children and parents through fitting and provides age-specific guidelines for care to establish good habits from the very start.

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Meet the Doctor

Astoria Park Eyecare founder and senior optometrist Dr. Rajat Shetty is dedicated to personalized, integrated, quality eye care. He received his Doctor of Optometry degree from SUNY College of Optometry after graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Hunter College. Before establishing the practice in 2018, he worked in many high-volume optometry practices across New York City, gaining extensive experience in general and specialty eye care.

In addition to contact lens prescriptions, Dr. Shetty provides urgent eye care, dry eye care, and preventive vision services. Bilingual in English and Hindi, he strives to make all patients feel seen, heard, and cared for. He also co-founded LIC Vision Optometric Associates, continuing his work in bringing community-based eye health.

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Your First Visit

A first eye doctor visit can be daunting, especially for contact lenses. What you can expect:

• Warm greeting from our front desk staff
• Medical and vision history review
• Comprehensive eye exam and contact lens consultation
• Initial lens fitting and wearing time (if eligible)
• Personal training for new wearers
• Q&A session with Dr. Shetty to discuss your questions

We recommend that new patients fill out forms online ahead of time to make the process easier.

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Insurance and Payment Options

At Astoria Park Eyecare, we believe quality vision care must be within reach. We participate in most vision insurance policies, including:

VSP, Davis Vision, Eyemed, Fidelis Care, Spectera, Healthfirst, Aetna Vision, MetroPlus, 1199, Blue View Vision, UnitedHealthcare Community Plan, CignaVision, and Medicaid.