Contact Lens

What to Expect During Your Contact Lens Exam

At Blinking Owl Eye Care, we provide a comprehensive eye exam specifically tailored for contact lens wearers. Whether you are new to contacts or need a new prescription, our contact lens exam is designed to assess your eye health and determine the best contact lenses for your needs.

A Contact Lens Exam and Fitting Involves Several Key Steps

A contact lens exam and fitting with your eye doctor involves several steps to ensure that your lenses fit well, provide clear vision, and are comfortable to wear. Here’s what you can expect:

1. Comprehensive Eye Exam
   If you haven’t had a recent eye exam, your doctor will check your overall eye health, measure your prescription, and look for any conditions that might affect contact lens wear.

2. Corneal Measurements
   Your doctor will measure the shape and curvature of your cornea (the clear front surface of your eye) using a device like a keratometer or corneal topographer. This helps determine the correct lens size and fit.

3. Tear Film Evaluation
   If you have dry eyes, your doctor may check your tear production to ensure contact lenses won’t cause discomfort.

4. Trial Lenses
   You’ll likely be given a pair of trial lenses based on your prescription and eye measurements. Your doctor will place them in your eyes and evaluate how they fit and move.

5. Fit Assessment
   After the lenses settle on your eyes, your doctor will check their positioning, movement, and how well you can see with them.

6. Instruction on Lens Care
   If you're new to contacts, your doctor or a technician will teach you how to insert, remove, and care for your lenses.

7. Follow-up Visit
   Sometimes, a follow-up appointment is needed after a few days or weeks to ensure the lenses are still comfortable and working well. If you’re switching to a new type of lens, like toric lenses for astigmatism or multifocal lenses, your doctor may take extra steps to fine-tune the fit.