Contact Lens, Exams, & Fitting

If you are considering getting contact lenses, you will need a comprehensive eye exam as well as contact lens fitting. During the exam, the eye specialist will determine your prescription and make sure that your eyes are healthy. 

Your eyes will need to be healthy enough for you to be able to wear contacts. Contact lens fitting provides information that is necessary for prescribing contacts. It is a good idea to know what you can expect before a contact lens exam and fitting. 

Comprehensive Eye Exam

A comprehensive eye exam is important for overall health. The exam is essential whether or not you need vision correction. The exam can identify signs of serious eye conditions. The tests help measure the prescription strength while examining how the eyes work together. They also help check fluid pressure in the eyes. While examining your eyes, the eye doctor can detect signs of health complications. 

Contact Lens Consultation - Options and Preferences

There are different types of contact lenses in the market. Choosing the best type for you will help ensure that you get the best results. During the lens fitting appointment, the eye specialist will want to know something about your lifestyle. 

This information will help determine the best lenses for you. The different lens types include monthly lenses, weekly lenses, daily disposables, and even special lenses for patients with astigmatism. You can even get yearly lenses or hard lenses especially if your eyes are hard to fit. 

Taking Eye Measurements

After choosing your lens preference, the eye specialist will make measurements of your eye to determine the right lens fit. Measurements are taken of the curve and diameter of the eye surface. The eye doctor will then take measurements of the pupil and the iris. 

Next, the doctor will test the eyes to determine if they make enough tears. Tear production is vital for keeping the contacts moist. A tear film evaluation will help measure the tear production. People with dry eyes find it difficult to wear contacts.

Contact Lens Testing

After choosing the right lens for you, the eye doctor will give you a trial lens. You will wear the lens to find out how comfortable it feels. Apart from testing the fit, the trial lens is also used as a teaching tool. 

The doctor will guide you through the process of inserting and removing the lens. You will also learn about taking care of contact lenses. The eye specialist will send you home with the trial lenses before placing an order for your lenses.

The Follow-up Appointment

During the follow-up visit, the eye doctor will determine if the contacts are right for you. Apart from making sure, they are comfortable, the doctor will test whether your vision is perfect when wearing the contacts. If everything goes according to plan and the contacts fit well, you will receive your supply of contacts. It is important to realize that poor contact lens fitting can damage the eyes. 

For more on contact lenses, visit Manheim Family Eye Care at our office in Manheim, Pennsylvania. You can also call (717) 423-8400 to book an appointment today.