Soft Contact Lenses

Soft lenses remain the most popular choice for many Bismarck and Mandan residents due to their immediate comfort and adaptability. These lenses must be replaced daily, weekly, or monthly depending on the specific type recommended by your optometrist.

Benefits of our soft contact lenses include:

• Superior comfort from the first wear

• Excellent for sports and active lifestyles common in North Dakota

• Difficult to dislodge during physical activities

• Available for most prescriptions, including astigmatism

• Enhanced breathability with advanced silicone hydrogel materials

At Vision Source Mandan, we offer premium brands from leading manufacturers including Alcon, Bausch & Lomb, CooperVision, and Acuvue, giving you access to the latest contact lens technology.

Sometimes called Rigid Gas Permeable (RGP) contacts, these durable lenses provide exceptionally sharp vision quality and correct most vision problems. Made from moderately flexible, highly oxygen-permeable materials, GP lenses offer several advantages:

• Superior visual clarity, especially for complex prescriptions

• More durable and longer-lasting than soft lenses

• Easy handling and simplified care routines

• Excellent option for patients with certain corneal conditions

While GP lenses require a longer adaptation period, many Mandan patients prefer them for their crisp, clear vision.

As we age, presbyopia (difficulty focusing on near objects) becomes common, joining conditions like astigmatism as common reasons patients seek corrective lenses. Our multifocal contacts eliminate the need for reading glasses or bifocals by providing both distance and near vision correction in one lens. Available in both soft and GP designs, these sophisticated lenses help you maintain visual freedom at any age.

The Alcon Dailies Total One Multifocal has become a favorite among our Bismarck and Mandan patients for its exceptional comfort and vision quality throughout the day.

Express yourself by enhancing or completely changing your eye color with our selection of colored contact lenses. Whether you want a subtle enhancement or dramatic transformation, we offer options for both light and dark eyes.

​​​​​​​Popular choices include:

Orion Vision Theatrical – Ideal for special events, costumes, or creating a unique look for occasions

Alcon Air Optix Colors – Perfect for everyday wear with natural-looking results

Our experienced team provides personalized consultations to help you find the perfect shade to complement your skin tone and achieve your desired appearance. We ensure proper fitting and education on safe handling techniques, as colored lenses require the same professional care as regular contacts. Many patients are surprised to learn that even those with perfect vision can enjoy colored contacts for cosmetic purposes when properly fitted by an eye care professional.

Beyond aesthetics, we prioritize your eye health and comfort throughout the selection process. Our comprehensive eye exams determine which brands and materials work best for your unique eyes, considering factors like tear production and corneal shape. Schedule your color contact lens consultation today to explore the possibilities and discover how a simple change in eye color can boost your confidence and create exciting new looks for any occasion.

Medically Necessary Contact Lenses

Some eye conditions, such as keratoconus, require specialized contact lenses for clear vision when glasses can’t provide adequate correction. Our eye doctors are experienced in fitting:

• Hybrid contact lenses (RGP center with soft lens outer ring)

• Scleral lenses (large-diameter RGP lenses)

• Traditional RGP lenses customized for irregular corneas

We work closely with insurance companies to help with coverage for these medically necessary devices.

Myopia Control Contact Lenses

Vision Source Mandan is proud to offer advanced myopia management services to help slow the progression of nearsightedness in children and adolescents. The CooperVision MiSight contact lens is FDA-approved specifically for this purpose, helping young patients in Bismarck and Mandan maintain better long-term eye health.

Professional Contact Lens Fitting

Your contact lens experience begins with a specialized fitting session. Our optometrists will:

1. Measure your corneal curvature and eye dimensions for proper fit

2. Evaluate your tear film to ensure comfort and lens compatibility

3. Discuss your lifestyle needs and visual requirements

4. Recommend the most appropriate lens options

5. Provide trial lenses when available to test comfort and vision

Ongoing Support and Follow-Up Care

After receiving your contact lenses, we provide comprehensive support:

• Convenient contact lens reordering options

• Personalized instructions for insertion and removal

• Detailed education on proper cleaning and storage

• Regular follow-up appointments to monitor fit and eye health

• Annual comprehensive eye exams to ensure continued eye health

Convenient online contact lens reordering — established patients can place orders directly through our website

Regardless of which contact lenses you wear, annual eye exams are critical for maintaining eye health. These visits allow our doctors to:

• Check for any changes in your prescription

• Evaluate the fit of your current lenses

• Assess the health of your cornea and other eye structures

• Introduce you to new lens technologies that might better suit your needs

• Address any concerns or discomfort you may be experiencing