Spherical Soft Lenses
Advanced comfort and clarity for Nearsightedness (Myopia) & Farsightedness (Hyperopia).
The Standard for Clarity
Spherical contact lenses have the same lens power throughout the entire optical part of the lens. They are the primary choice for correcting standard vision problems where the eye is relatively spherical in shape.
At Westwood & Montrose, we utilize advanced Aspheric designs. Unlike traditional spherical lenses, aspheric lenses flatten towards the edges. This mimics the natural shape of the eye to reduce spherical aberration, providing sharper, clearer vision—especially in low-light conditions or when driving at night.
Why Aspheric?
Focuses light rays to a single point more precisely than standard lenses, reducing halos and glare.
Advanced Engineering
Innovation for Health & Comfort
Modern manufacturers like Alcon, Johnson & Johnson (Acuvue), CooperVision, and Bausch & Lomb are constantly evolving lens materials to solve the "Big 3" challenges of contact lens wear.
Infection Control
The Goal: Reduce the risk of microbial infections.
The Solution: Daily Disposables. By discarding the lens every night, you eliminate the buildup of proteins, lipids, and allergens that bacteria feed on.
Corneal Health
The Goal: Eliminate oxygen starvation (hypoxia).
The Solution: Silicone Hydrogel materials. These "breathable" lenses allow up to 5x more oxygen to pass through to the cornea, keeping eyes white and healthy.
All-Day Comfort
The Goal: Prevent end-of-day dryness.
The Solution: Water Gradient Technology. Lenses with a silicone core for breathability but a surface that is nearly 100% water, so the eyelid glides over nothing but moisture.
Our Top Recommendations
We select lenses based on your specific tear chemistry and lifestyle. Here are some of our favorites.
Daily Disposables
The healthiest and most convenient modality. Fresh lenses every day with no cleaning required.
Acuvue® Oasys MAX 1-Day
Digital Life
Features TearStable™ Technology and a built-in OptiBlue™ Light Filter for all-day comfort in front of screens.
Alcon Dailies Total1®
The first Water Gradient lens. It feels like nothing on the eye, approaching 100% water at the surface for incredible comfort.
Acuvue® Oasys 1-Day
Powered by HydraLuxe™ Technology, designed to mimic your natural tears for consistent performance in challenging environments.
Bausch + Lomb INFUSE™
Uses ProBalance Technology™ to maintain ocular surface homeostasis and reduce dryness symptoms.
Bi-Weekly & Monthly
Excellent value and stability. Must be cleaned and stored nightly.
Acuvue® Vita®
Monthly
Designed with HydraMax™ Technology to maximize hydration throughout the entire month, ensuring comfort from week 1 to week 4.
Acuvue® Oasys 2-Week
Bi-Weekly
The #1 selling brand. Uses Hydraclear® Plus technology to keep eyes moist and comfortable, even in digital environments.
Dr. Fouladian's Personalized Selection Process
Finding the "perfect" lens isn't just about the prescription numbers. Dr. Fouladian considers three critical factors to ensure your success.
Tear Film Analysis
Not all dry eye is the same. Dr. Fouladian measures your tear volume and quality. If you have evaporative dry eye, he selects specific moisture-locking materials that resist dehydration, rather than high-water lenses which can sometimes act like a sponge and dry the eye further.
Digital Lifestyle
Do you stare at screens for 8+ hours a day? Your blink rate drops by 60%, drying out standard lenses. For these patients, Dr. Fouladian prescribes lenses with digital optics designed to reduce strain and maintain wettability even during long computer sessions.
Hygiene & Safety
For patients with a history of allergies or protein buildup, Dr. Fouladian strongly advocates for Daily Disposables. This eliminates the need for solutions and ensures a sterile surface every morning, drastically reducing the risk of red eye and infection.
Who is a Good Candidate?
Active Lifestyles
Ideal for athletes, runners, or gym-goers where glasses might slip, fog up, or get in the way.
Minimal Astigmatism
Patients with very low or no astigmatism are perfect candidates for spherical lenses.
Full Peripheral Vision
Unlike glasses, contact lenses provide a natural, unobstructed field of view with no frame borders.
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