contact lenses
We offer a thorough Contact Lens Exam to ensure that your lenses fit properly, provide optimal comfort, and meet your vision needs. Whether you're a first-time wearer or looking to update your prescription, our goal is to find the perfect lens that fits your eyes comfortably and provides you with clear vision throughout the day.
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What to Expect:
Comprehensive Eye Health Assessment
The doctor will assess the health of your eyes, checking for common conditions like dry eyes, allergies, or infections that may affect your ability to wear contact lenses.
Personalized Consultation
The doctor will discuss your lifestyle and visual needs, including your daily activities and whether you play sports, work with digital devices, or require specific visual corrections. This helps us recommend the most suitable type of contact lens for your lifestyle.
Precise Measurements of Your Eyes
Using advanced technology, we'll measure the size and shape of your corneas to determine the optimal fit for your lenses. These measurements are essential for ensuring comfort and proper lens alignment.
Contact Lens Fitting & Trial Lenses
After determining your prescription, we will provide you with trial lenses to check for comfort, clarity, and fit. Using specialized equipment, we’ll evaluate how the lenses move on your eyes and adjust as needed.
Vision Testing with Contacts
We will test your vision with the trial lenses in place to ensure they offer clear, sharp vision. We may ask you to read an eye chart or perform other vision tests to verify the prescription.
Aftercare & Education
Once your lenses are fitted, we’ll provide personalized instructions on how to:
Insert & Remove Your Lenses Safely
Properly Care for Your Contact Lenses
Follow Correct Wearing Schedules (daily, weekly, or monthly wear)
Address Emergencies like lens discomfort or dryness
We’ll also discuss follow-up care and ensure you’re fully comfortable with your new lenses.
Follow-Up & Annual Evaluations
After your initial contact lens exam, a follow-up visit may be scheduled to ensure your lenses are fitting properly and to address any issues you may experience. Additionally, regular annual evaluations are important to monitor changes in your eye health and vision, ensuring your contacts continue to provide the best fit and performance.
FAQS
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A contact lens exam goes beyond a standard eye exam by focusing on the health of the cornea, tear production, and eyelid function, all of which affect how contact lenses fit and feel. It also includes measurements like corneal curvature and pupil size, which are crucial for selecting the right lenses.
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Yes. If you're considering switching from glasses to contacts, or if you're already wearing contacts, you still need a specialized contact lens exam to ensure proper fit and to monitor eye health. It's important to make sure your eyes are healthy and that the lenses fit properly to avoid discomfort or potential complications.
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Yes! Bring your current glasses and any contact lenses you wear (including the brand). If you wear contacts, it’s also helpful to bring a list of how long you wear them each day, as well as any issues you've experienced (like dryness or discomfort).
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Yes! There is special contact lenses designed for people with astigmatism, such as toric lenses. Your eye care provider will determine the best lens type for your specific vision needs during the exam. If you have other conditions like presbyopia, multifocal contact lenses might be an option.
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If you experience discomfort, dryness, or irritation, it’s important to schedule a follow-up appointment with your eye care provider. Your lenses might need to be adjusted, or you may require a different type or brand of lens to ensure better comfort and fit.
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You can switch brands, but it’s important to have your eye care provider assess whether a new brand or type of contact lens will work for you. Different lenses have different materials, thickness, and oxygen permeability, which can affect comfort and eye health.
INSURANCE ACCEPTED
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