Unique Eyes, Specialty Lenses
Plenty of variety exists in the contact lens market. While some eyes might be considered hard-to-fit, advancements in lens technology mean that almost everyone can wear contacts.
Your situation is unique, and the contact lens solution that’s right for you will be unique too. Below you’ll find some basics about the different styles of lenses and the eye conditions that may benefit from them. Keep in mind that your eyes might require a combination of lens technologies.
At Family Focus Eyecare, we’ll work with you to find the lenses that give you crisp, clear vision and maximum comfort. Contact lenses require a special exam so we can fit you properly, so book yours today.
Toric Lenses
People with astigmatism may require specialty contact lenses. Astigmatism occurs when an irregularly shaped cornea or lens causes blurred vision at all distances. Think more football than basketball, and you’re picturing an eye with astigmatism.
Toric contact lenses have a unique design feature that corrects vision on both the horizontal axis and vertical axis of the eye. They can contain different powers in different parts of the lens so they need to sit on the eye just right to help you see clearly.
While other lenses might rotate when you blink, those with astigmatism need their contacts to stay put at all times. Toric lenses often include weighting at the bottom of the lens to ensure it remains aligned where you need it.
Toric lenses come in soft or rigid gas-permeable varieties.
Types of Lenses
Plenty of variety exists in the contact lens market. While some eyes might be considered hard-to-fit, advancements in lens technology mean that almost everyone can wear contacts.
Your situation is unique, and the contact lens solution that’s right for you will be unique too. Below you’ll find some basics about the different styles of lenses and the eye conditions that may benefit from them. Keep in mind that your eyes might require a combination of lens technologies.
At Family Focus Eyecare, we’ll work with you to find the lenses that give you crisp, clear vision and maximum comfort. Contact lenses require a special exam so we can fit you properly, so book yours today.
Rigid Gas-Permeable Lenses
Rigid gas-permeable (RGP) lenses are more sturdy than soft contacts and many people find them more comfortable than traditional hard contacts.
These lenses keep their shape when you blink, helping your vision stay crisp. They are lightweight and allow oxygen to pass through the lens to your eyes, keeping them healthy.
Multifocal Lenses
Multifocal contact lenses contain multiple prescription powers for those who need near and distance vision correction. They can be bifocal-style, with 2 powers per lens, or multifocal, with several powers per lens. The multifocal variety is similar to progressive eyeglass lenses.
Multifocal lenses can help people with presbyopia attain the convenience that comes with contact lens wear. Presbyopia comes with age and occurs when the eyes lose their natural ability to focus on close-up objects. If you also have myopia, bifocal or multifocal lenses can help you see clearly at all distances.
Multifocal contact lenses are available in soft and rigid gas-permeable varieties. They’re also available in daily or extended wear.
Scleral Lenses
Scleral lenses make it possible for people with irregular corneas to wear contact lenses. These are rigid gas-permeable lenses that vault over the cornea and rest on the scleras (whites) of the eyes.
Those with keratoconus, or cone-shaped corneas, who have had laser eye surgery, or dry eye disease may benefit from scleral lenses because their larger-than-average surface area creates a hydrating fluid reservoir.
Some Brands We Carry
Bausch + Lomb Ultra for Astigmatism
If you have astigmatism, ask your eye care professional about Bausch + Lomb ULTRA for Astigmatism contact lenses to experience all-day comfort and consistently clear vision. Bausch + Lomb ULTRA for Astigmatism contact lenses feature MoistureSeal Technology which maintains 95% of lens moisture for a full 16 hours.
Biofinity Multifocal
As we grow older, we lose the ability to focus on up-close objects, especially at night. This condition is known as presbyopia and begins around age 40. Balanced Progressive™ technology allows users of Cooper’s multifocal lenses to focus with ease and provides long-lasting, 30-day comfort.
Cooper – Frequency 55
Cost savings and high performance are just some of the benefits that Frequency 55 lenses provide. With a simple monthly replacement schedule the wearer can rest easy knowing they never have to carry multiple packs with them on trips or when on the go. Made with high quality materials that you would only expect from a brand like Cooper.
Cooper Biomedics
Convenient replacement schedule, all-day wearability, these are the features people want in a weekly disposable product. Look no further because Biomedics lenses feature a thinner, patented edge design that provides excellent comfort. What the user gains is enhanced image quality regardless of how long they wear them.
CooperVision Misight
Eye Care Professionals Can Begin Fitting the World’s First One-Day Soft Contact Lens Shown to Substantially Slow the Progression of Myopia in Children. Millions of children across Canada are poised to benefit from a breakthrough therapy that addresses the fast-growing issue of myopia (nearsightedness), which is projected to negatively affect more than 50 percent of the world’s population by 20502. CooperVision MiSight® 1 day contact lenses are now available for fitting by Eye Care Professionals. It is the world’s first one-day soft contact lens clinically proven to substantially slow the progression of myopia in children.
CooperVision Proclear
Proclear by CooperVision are a line of daily-disposable contact lenses with options available for nearly every corrective lens prescription need, including options for astigmatism. They feature Phosphorylcholine, a material that attracts water and encourages healthy eye hydration.
Johnson + Johnson Vita
ACUVUE® VITA with HydraMax™ Technology is a monthly lens for patients who want a full month of comfortable wear from their lenses. It has a new, non-coated silicone hydrogel formulation balanced to help maximize and maintain hydration throughout the lens – providing reliable, superior overall comfort all month long.
Find Crisp, Clear Vision Today
If you already have a lens prescription, you can shop our online store for refills. For those without an up-to-date prescription, please book a contact lens exam to make sure your lenses are still providing clear, comfortable vision. If you’re new to contact lenses altogether, please book a consultation to discover freedom from glasses.
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Columbia
We are in Westbury-1.5 miles further west from our old W. Broadway location, near Toasty Goat and the new Club Carwash
- 725 S. Scott Blvd Suite 101
- Columbia, MO 65203
Our Hours
- Monday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Thursday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Saturday: By Appointment
- Sunday: By Appointment
Eldon
Our Eldon location is on Oak Street, two blocks north of the post office and between North and High Street.
- 115 N Oak St
- Eldon, MO 65026
Our Hours
- Monday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
- Tuesday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
- Wednesday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
- Thursday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
- Friday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
- Saturday: By Appointment
- Sunday: By Appointment
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Dr. Rich is extremely helpful and thoughtful. He cleared up my eye issues within one appointment and even allowed for texts to assess after the appointment. I had been going to a specialist in Columbia for a year and they didn’t even compare to how great Family Focus Eyecare was!
Erin Scrivner
Dr. Barrett is knowledgeable, friendly and practical, I have gone to her for years and trust her. The office staff is great, they are willing to help and make appointments when you need care quickly.
Pamela Didur
The Family Focus Eyecare team is amazing! They really make you feel like home the second you walk through the door. My husband and I both have been very pleased and highly recommend them to anyone in the Columbia area!
Katie Beasley
Twice now, the staff at FFEC have gone above and beyond to help me see clearly. One time I had a contact lens come out while I was driving. It gave me a migrane, and I drove around in desperation trying to find an eye exam since my prescription was expired…. After being turned away in an EMPTY waiting room at the WalMart vision center, and not even being offered a sample pair till an an appointment could be set… I called FFEC and they not only had me come right over, they squeezed me in between two clients, gave me replacement contacts, and informed me my insurance would cover everything because they looked up my plan details for me!! (I didnt even know I had vision coverage). What an exceptional team and business!!!! I was so thankful. This might be the first review I have ever taken the time to write.
Dorian Brownlee
I had a great experience!! Very knowledgeable staff and excited about the new contact lens options! Highly recommend!
Rhonda Bledsoe
Dr. Rich was so great with our 3 year old son! He was patient and sweet. This was during COVID and they were very careful with masks and cleaning. I plan to go back myself and so does my husband.
Amanda Fisher
I had an acute eye problem and FFE was able to get me in within a few days where other places were months out. They diagnosed the problem quickly and I was on my way feeling relieved that I would soon be headache free.
Kasie Sly
The entire team was friendly, efficient and helpful throughout my entire experience. Best customer service experience I’ve had with an eye doctor in Columbia. I would highly recommend them to anyone.
Sarah Carnes
Best of the best! Very quick and courteous. No wasted time and the prices seem very fair for the services rendered. One of my biggest concerns was picking frames and they made it painless. Very pleased, I recommend them without hesitation!
Steve Baumann
Dr. Rich is by far the best eye doctor I have ever met! They went above and beyond to help me find the right pair of frames for me. I get compliments every time I wear them. No matter where I live I will always see Dr Rich for my eye care. I moved to STL and I still make the 2 hour drive to meet with him – totally worth it.
Walter Juarez
Dr. Rich is fantastic! My last eye exam has been years ago and this is my first visit at Family Focus Eyecare. I was immediately impressed with the attentive staff as you walk in, not only were the friendly but also extremely efficient getting me started and keeping me on time. The lobby area is pleasant and has a nice new feel to it. Because this was my first visit I had to go through the typical tests for them to examine my eyes and their technology & equipment are top-notch, it was so easy. Once I met with Dr. Rich he explained everything clearly and especially took the time to ask me many questions about my eyes, habits, difficulties and things I felt needed his attention. After consulting with him thoroughly and running numerous tests I was given a LOWER prescription! He was able to determine my contacts were too strong and what was causing my vision to not be perfect. Everything about my experience was perfect and I highly recommend Dr. Rich and Family Focus Eyecare!
John Sorensen
The staff is so friendly, helpful and very accommodating for kids. My girls are sad that they only get to go once a year.
Joy Lowe
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- 725 S. Scott Blvd Suite 101
- Columbia, MO 65203
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P: 573-446-1600
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Eldon
- 115 N Oak St
- Eldon, MO 65026
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P: 573-392-7126