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Contact Lenses & Contact Lens Fitting in Southside

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Do your glasses get fogged up and splattered in the rain?

Are your eyeglasses getting in the way of playing sports?

Want to reinvent your look?

If you’ve been diagnosed with nearsightedness, farsightedness, or even astigmatism, contact lenses are a great choice to help you see clearly. Contacts offer a full field of focused vision wherever you look. Because they move with your eyes, they allow you track moving objects with sharp and clear and peripheral vision.

A1A Family EyeCare will help you find the perfect contact lenses for your needs and lifestyle.

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See the World in a Whole New Way With Contact Lenses!

Contact Lenses in Southside

Our optometry practice in Southside

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Hours
  • Monday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Tuesday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Wednesday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Thursday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Friday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Saturday 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Sunday Closed
Insurance Plans
  • VSP
  • Medicare
  • United Healthcare
  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Cigna
  • Spectera
  • Superior Vision
  • Davis Vision
  • EyeMed

How Contacts Can Help You See & Look Your Best

  • They’re great for sports and the outdoors

    Contacts offer a clear, wide field of vision, so that you can keep your eye on the ball, no matter where it is.

  • They provide visual comfort like never before

    Today’s contact lenses are made from a wide range of comfortable, breathable materials, ensuring a great wearing experience.

  • You can choose from a range of options

    From monthly-wear contacts, daily disposables and multifocal/bifocal to colored lenses and toric lenses, contacts can fit every need and lifestyle!

  • They’re perfect for every situation

    Contact lenses won’t get wet in the rain or fog up when you wear a mask. Enjoy the freedom, comfort and convenience of contacts on a night out, when exercising, or just an ordinary day at the office.

No matter the kind of contact lenses you’re seeking, whether monthly, weekly and daily lenses for single vision, astigmatism and multifocal correction—we've got you covered! 

So, what are you waiting for?

Experience the freedom of contact lenses!


What to Expect at Your Contact Lens Exam & Fitting in Southside

  • Eye doctor consultation

    During your contact lens exam, your eye doctor will ask you about your medical history and discuss any lifestyle or health considerations you may have. Do you have astigmatism or dry eye syndrome? Seeking colored contact lenses? Are you over 40 and struggling to read small print in books and menus? No matter the issue, we'll make sure you get the perfect contacts for your needs.

  • Get your contact lenses fitted

    Poorly fitted contacts can cause blurry vision, discomfort and may even damage the cornea. To ensure you have the most comfortable fit possible, your eye doctor will take measurements and run tests to find the right contact lens for you.

  • Receive your trial pair of contact lenses

    Once your eye doctor has determined the optimal lenses for your needs and eyes, they will often offer you a trial pair. Once you’re satisfied with the comfort and clarity of vision these contacts provide, you can buy as many contact lenses as you need for ultimate comfort and clear vision.

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Patient Reviews
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- Apr. 06, 2024
I've been a long time client of A1A Eyecare and I wouldnt trust my eyecare to anyone else.
- Mar. 31, 2024
Dr Horning and his crew are the best I've ever had care for my vision.
- Mar. 30, 2024
Highly recommended. 1st time customer and will be going back
- Mar. 25, 2024
I was very impressed with Dr. Kaitlin Brown 's complete regard to every detail. She was very thoroug... h in areas that other EyeCare Specialist missed. Thanks a Million for being passionate about Eye Care/Health.
- Mar. 25, 2024
Great staff and excellent service. Highly recommend!
- Mar. 20, 2024
Love Dr. Joly, shes the reason we visit A1A.
- Mar. 08, 2024
Great experience, very friendly and knowledgeable staff. Dr. Joly took her time & explained everythi... ng & answered all of my questions.
- Feb. 28, 2024
I've been going to Dr. Brown for 2 years now and she is fantastic. She takes the time to listen to m... y concerns and take my feedback into consideration rather than just reading the numbers from the machine. She's excellent and always so sweet. I have also seen Dr. Joly and she was wonderful as well...so thorough and so kind and caring. They're both great!
- Feb. 27, 2024
This was my first visit with Dr. Joly and she was great. She listens and explains everything very th... oroughly. Picking out my glasses was a breeze with their vast selection and pickup was quick and easy.
- Feb. 09, 2024
Dr. Horning is very thorough and his staff is extremely timely, I am always seen by Dr. Horning with... in minutes of my appointed time. The staff is knowledgeable and friendly and very helpful!
- Jan. 30, 2024
Dr. Brown is a wonderful doctor always makes you feel at ease she is very personal and professional ... and always takes her time with you and Chole was very sweet and friendly
- Jan. 28, 2024
Really love this place
- Jan. 25, 2024
I had an excellent experience here.Dr Joly is thorough, patient, and answered all my questions. The ... selection of glasses is huge and the prices are reasonable. Chloe was really pleasant and very helpful.
- Jan. 18, 2024
Dr Brown is fantastic and wonderful with children. Vision therapy department is some of the best the... rapist I have ever met and have really gotten through to my daughter with special needs
- Jan. 12, 2024
Dr. Brown was very professional and took her time explaining to me about my exam and made feel very ... comfortable. She gets a 10 out of 10 from me!
- Dec. 13, 2023
Great doctors.
- Nov. 28, 2023
Dr. Joly is the best! She is very thorough, incredibly knowledgable, and kind/compassionate/caring. ... I would highly recommend her to anyone!
- Nov. 08, 2023
A1A Eye Care have the best staff in town and great Doctors. They take care of my whole family and ha... ve done so for years now. Friendly and knowledgeable and take time for each person to not only explain whats going on with your eyes and to also answer any questions you have. Very much a family atmosphere when you are there, no one better in town!!!
- Oct. 20, 2023
I’m so appreciative for being able to be seen here. Firstly, of the women at the front desk and th... e MAs are so sweet and they’re extremely well organized. They even called me before to confirm details so that my check in process was smooth. Dr. Joly is a really skilled physician with a great bedside manner, and she gave me a very thorough exam. She was also really empathetic and took the time to explain things and make sure I knew what to do for my eye. They even squeezed me in for a close follow up even though I know they’re extremely booked. I’m so grateful for their help!
- Oct. 19, 2023
Always a great experience! The staff is great with my two kids.

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Contact Lens FAQs

Can children wear contact lenses?

Yes. Contact lenses can be an excellent vision correction option for children. There’s no specific age recommendation for children to start wearing contacts. Rather, parents should assess when their child is mature enough to properly care for them. Proper storage, cleaning and hygiene when inserting and taking out contact lenses are all essential for successful contact lens wear.

Can I wear contact lenses if I have astigmatism?

Yes. Toric lenses are a specific type of contact lens specially designed to address issues connected to astigmatism. In most cases, those with astigmatism can wear their choice of soft contact lenses, including monthly and daily disposables.

Are contact lenses comfortable?

Yes. Original hard contact lenses used to be quite difficult to adapt to. However, thanks to technological advancement, today's contacts are more breathable and comfortable than ever before. In most cases, soft contact lenses are easy to adapt to, even from the very start.

Why might daily disposable lenses be right for me?

Daily disposable lenses are a good choice for those who enjoy the convenience of throwing out used contacts each night, and inserting a new pair in the morning. This saves money, since there is no need for contact lens solution or a case to keep the lenses in. It also ensures that no debris has accumulated on the lenses overtime, since you insert a new one every day.

Why might monthly-wear contact lenses be right for me?

Monthly-wear lenses are great for those responsible enough to take good care of their lenses according to their eye doctor’s instructions. They tend to be made of sturdier material than daily-wear lenses, meaning they don’t tear as easily. The material also lets in more oxygen to the eye, preventing serious complications that can harm your long-term eye health. They are also more eco-friendly (think one lens per month vs. thirty) and are less expensive up-front.


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