Locations Order Contacts Reviews Brands Gallery Contact About Frames Lenses Sunwear Specialty Contacts Eye Health Frame Gallery Schedule Eye Exam Specialty Contacts We're the largest distributor of contacts in CT! Order Contacts HOME Specialty Contacts Connecticut's Leader in Specialized Contact Lenses For many people, contacts are integral in helping them to see properly. In fact, according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, about 45 million people wear contact lenses in the United States alone. This means that the need for fast, functional, and accurate contact lenses is extremely high. At Harvey & Lewis, we are proud to provide Connecticut clients with the contacts that they need in a timely manner. We also offer special rebates and have a national account with Acuvue, one of the best contact lens manufacturers in the industry. Insertion and Removal Inserting contact lenses can be both stressful and scary, especially if it is your first time. Luckily, if you follow a few simple steps, you can have safe insertion and removal techniques down pat in no time! The steps are outlined in detail below: Insertion Wash your hands with non-perfumed, anti-bacterial soap, and then dry. Complete a "lens check". Put the lens on the tip of your finger, and hold it up in good lighting. Ensure that the contact lenses are in good condition, and are not dirty. If your contact lenses have digits (1,2,3), make sure they aren't backwards. Use one finger to pull up your upper eyelid, and the other fingers to pull down your lower eyelid. Then, look upward and place the lens in your eye, slowly releasing your eyelid. Immediately close your eyes, so that the lens can resettle comfortably. Removal Wash your hands with non-perfumed, anti-bacterial soap, and then dry. Look up, and use your index finger to touch the lower edge of the lens. Slide the lens down to the lower, white part of your eyes. Then, squeeze the lens with your index finger and thumb in order to remove it. Once the lenses are removed, you can throw away daily disposable contacts. However, if you are using monthly contact lenses, it is important to make sure that they don't dry out. Therefore, make sure to clean them and put them in contact solution. Wear Schedule Your contact lens wear schedule will depend on what type of contact lenses you are using. For example, if you are wearing daily disposable contact lenses, you will need to dispose of the lenses at the end of each day. Otherwise, the best thing to do when purchasing new contact lenses is to speak with your provider or with a professional to ask about what wear schedule would be appropriate. Some lenses can be left in for a number of hours, while others must be taken out more often. If a schedule is not followed, the overwear outcomes include inflammation of the cornea, redness, swelling, varying degrees of lens intolerance, light sensitivity, corneal edema, etc. Caring for Your Eyes Understanding how to insert and remove your contact lenses, as well as what an appropriate wear schedule would be for the type of lenses you are using, are both important things when it comes to caring for your eyes. This is because consequences of not utilizing contact lenses the right way could include eye diseases, infections, and other common conditions like dry eyes. We Can Help At Harvey & Lewis, we are committed to providing quality eye care to residents in the Connecticut area. This means that whether you have questions about your new bifocal/trifocal lenses or would simply like some help learning how to put contacts in, give us a call. We offer support for all contact lenses, no matter what your concerns are. Give us a call today to learn more about our specialty contact lens options. For more information about our specialty contacts services or to schedule an appointment, call us at 860.522.2020 or visit our contact page. See What Harvey & Lewis Can Do for You Schedule an Appointment Order Contacts Online Our Services Frames Lenses Sunwear Eye Health Specialty Contacts WHAT MAKES US SPECIAL? The Harvey & Lewis Difference Experienced Eye Doctors Our affiliated doctors of optometry will provide you with a complete 21-point eye examination to determine not only your prescription, but also the health of your eyes. Designer Eyewear & Frames When it comes to designer eyewear and frames, we constantly monitor the latest trends in fashion to be sure that you have the largest selection of contemporary styles to choose from. Family-Owned Business Harvey & Lewis has operated in the family for over a century. Generation after generation, we strive to provide you with the highest quality eye care possible, using today's technology and methods. 125 Years in Business Success starts with a clear vision. We set out to bring quality care and service to the world of optics. Over a century later, we still measure our success by those same guidelines. In-House Lens Manufacturing At Harvey & Lewis, we have a special manufacturing facility that focuses on consistently producing excellent lenses for our Connecticut clients. 8 Convenient Locations Across CT One of our main goals is to make eye care convenient and relatively easy for Connecticut residents to seek out. That is why we are proud to offer 8 different locations across the state. Schedule an Eye Exam If you are looking for a professional, experienced company to complete your eye exam, click the button below and book your appointment with the Harvey & Lewis experts. 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