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Bellevue, Kirkland, & Seattle

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Where Lifestyle Meets Vision

If you have been wearing glasses for any amount of time, chances are that you have thought about what life would be like without your glasses. Having glasses-free vision is a viable alternative for most people who don’t want frames on their face, or if they participate in activities (like sports) where wearing glasses is difficult.

With modern advancements in comfort technology and prescriptions, contact lenses are a viable option for almost every patient.

The Process

At your contact lens exam, we will complete a regular comprehensive exam with a few extra tests and measurements to make sure that your eyes are well suited to wear contact lenses. 

Our optometrists at Specialty Eye will want to measure your prescription, the thickness of your cornea, and the quality of your tears before pairing you with lenses.

After your exam, you will make sure the contact lenses prescribed to you are comfortable and that you can see clearly. In some cases, it may take a few attempts to get the lenses just right. In others, specialty contact lenses may be recommended. Once we have narrowed down the right lenses for your eyes, you will receive a prescription for contact lenses that will include your contact lens parameters. 

Comfortable Lenses

Thankfully, contact lens technology has advanced so far that even those who were once told they couldn’t wear contacts can often find lenses that fit just right for them.

Your optometrist at Specialty Eye prioritizes your vision and eye comfort. That’s why we will work to find a suitable lens for every eye.

Soft Contacts

Most people are capable of wearing soft contact lenses for all of their visual needs.

Soft contact lenses are made of soft plastic polymers or silicone hydrogel that allows oxygen to pass through the lens to the eye. They are typically easier to adjust to compared to some specialty lenses. These lenses are available in different wearing modalities including daily wear, extended-wear, and daily disposable, as well as different vision options including multifocal (for variable prescriptions), toric (for astigmatism), colored, and more.

Some people may require specialty contact lenses like customized soft lenses, rigid gas permeable, hybrid, scleral, or other lenses to help them achieve comfort and clarity. You can learn all about these on our Specialty Contact Lenses page.

Find Your Fit

Get started on your journey to frame-free vision today. Once your contact lens prescription is finalized, you will be able to purchase lenses and refill your prescription, as needed. There are lots of contact lens options available for all types of wearers, from those who just want to wear contacts once in a while (maybe just when playing sports?), to those who want to wear them all day, every day.

It all starts with a contact lens exam. Book yours today!

Our Locations

Bellevue

Steps away from beautiful Bellevue Square Mall, our office is conveniently located just off the I-405 on 106 Avenue NE.

  • 225 106 Ave. NE
  • Bellevue, WA 98004

Kirkland

Next to the Evergreen Hospital, our convenient location is on NE 128 Street, just off the I-405.

  • 11830 NE 128 St., Suite 1
  • Kirkland, WA 98034

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What Are Toric Contact Lenses?

Specialty Contact Lenses

The idea that those with astigmatism can’t wear contact lenses has long passed. With our expertise in specialty contact lenses, we can help patients with astigmatism see clearly without glasses. In some instances our patients had been previously told they were not able to wear contact lenses due to the shape of their eyes. However, […]

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May 18, 2023
Dr. David Kading

Can Keratoconus Be Cured Permanently?

Keratoconus

Your cornea is the window into the eyes that allow you to take in the world around you. When your cornea is misshapen, too thin, or damaged, you may have keratoconus, compromising your vision and making it difficult to perceive your surroundings. At Specialty Eye, our specially trained doctors can detect and treat keratoconus using […]

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May 18, 2023
Dr. David Kading

Can Vision Therapy Cure Strabismus?

Strabismus

Strabismus, also known as crossed eyes, is an ocular condition where your eyes don’t properly align. It can cause various visual problems, including double vision, reduced depth perception, and vision loss. Our vision therapy programs can be a valuable treatment to help correct your strabismus. Vision therapy provided by knowledgeable, experienced eye doctors can be […]

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May 11, 2023
Dr. David Kading
Drawing showing regular light refraction, compared to an eye with astigmatism and after correction.

The idea that those with astigmatism can’t wear contact lenses has long passed. With our expertise in specialty contact lenses, we can help patients with astigmatism see clearly without glasses. In some instances our patients had been previously told they were not able to wear contact lenses due to the shape of their eyes. However, […]

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Up close photo of a male patient exhibiting keratoconus in the left eye.

Your cornea is the window into the eyes that allow you to take in the world around you. When your cornea is misshapen, too thin, or damaged, you may have keratoconus, compromising your vision and making it difficult to perceive your surroundings. At Specialty Eye, our specially trained doctors can detect and treat keratoconus using […]

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Young girl wearing a pair of glasses with a purple occlusion patch covering the right eye.

Strabismus, also known as crossed eyes, is an ocular condition where your eyes don’t properly align. It can cause various visual problems, including double vision, reduced depth perception, and vision loss. Our vision therapy programs can be a valuable treatment to help correct your strabismus. Vision therapy provided by knowledgeable, experienced eye doctors can be […]

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