What To Expect During a Contact Lens Fitting

What To Expect During a Contact Lens Fitting

If you wear prescriptive eyewear, then you know how important it is for them to fit perfectly. This is crucial to maintain optimal vision, eye health, and quality of life. 

It's especially important with contact lenses, since they rest directly on the surface of your corneas. A thorough contact lens fitting with your optometrist is the best way to ensure that your contact lenses fit you correctly and comfortably. 

What Should I Expect During a Contact Lens Fitting? 

Your Corpus Christi optometrist will perform a routine eye examination prior to prescribing (or changing a prescription for) contact lenses. Next, the eye doctor will perform a contact lens examination. A contact lens exam allows your optometrist to evaluate the physical surface of your eyes. He or she will use computerized technology to measure several parts of your eyes, like the cornea, iris, and pupil. This helps your eye doctor prescribe lenses that will be the best fit for you. Your eye doctor will also conduct a "tear film test," which evaluates how well your eyes produce tears, and determines if you have "dry" eyes that may make contacts uncomfortable.

Finally, your optometrist will review your history and individual factors, including where you work and if you have any allergies. Discussing these factors with your eye doctor helps you both decide if contact lenses will fit your lifestyle. 

Is a Contact Lens Fitting Different From a Routine Eye Exam?

Yes. Everyone should receive routine eye examinations. These exams assess things like visual acuity, inner-eye pressure, and whether you have any health problems affecting your eyes. But a routine eye exam does not provide your optometrist with enough information about the surface of your eye, and this information is necessary should you decide to wear contact lenses. 

Wondering if Contact Lenses are Right for You?

For many people, contact lenses are a convenient and affordable choice for prescriptive eyewear. If you're thinking about getting contact lenses, or updating your prescription, call us to set up an appointment and connect with your local Corpus Christi eye doctor. 

New patients receive 15% OFF first visit.

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