Contact Lenses

If you have considered wearing contact lenses, you may have a lot of questions about wearing them and caring for them. At Olson Optical, we have shared the benefits of contact lenses with residents of Saint James, MN for many years. Read on to learn more about the benefits of wearing contact lenses and how our optometrist will help you select the correct type.  

There are many ways that you can benefit from wearing contact lenses. While eyeglasses and contact lenses are both great vision correction methods, each has its unique advantages. Contact lenses do not require maintenance throughout the day while glasses need to be cleaned at different intervals of the day. Contact lenses are something that you can just put in and forget about.

There is no end to your field of vision while wearing contact lenses. When you wear glasses, the frames may obscure your field of view. Glasses also do not correct your peripheral vision. Contact lenses are preferred by many who lead active lifestyles. Glasses become foggy if you wear them while exercising, while contacts stay clear. While glasses can fall off during vigorous movements, contacts will stay in place. They are great to use for playing sports, running, or hitting the gym. 

If you have ever heard that it's complicated to take care of your contacts, you may have the wrong idea. Contacts are incredibly easy to care for, needing only to be soaked in an appropriate solution when not being worn. Daily disposable contact lenses never need to be cleaned and can be discarded after wear. Our optometrist will assess your condition to determine the type of contact lenses that will benefit you the most before instructing you in inserting and caring for them.

At Olson Optical, we have provided residents of Saint James, MN, with reliable eye care services for many years. Call us at for more information on contact lenses or to schedule a contact lens exam.