What is a Contact Lens Fitting???
Contact Lens Fitting, What is it, and Why is it Needed?
Contact lens “fittings” are a routine procedure that are conducted each year during or immediately after your yearly eye examination. The lens “fitting” or evaluation is essential to deem your eyes are in good health to wear or continue to wear contact lenses. Your eye doctor will take several important steps to determine the health of the eyes, the prescription, the size and “fit”, and cover any necessary facts due to changes in your health the contact lenses themselves and/or contact lens solutions.
Scleral Lens Plunger and Ring
With so many new lenses hitting the market each year, it is imperative that your doctor be well versed in the latest designs and how those changes affect your vision. Staying in the same lenses year after year may seem great, but you could be missing out on huge advantages in your lifestyle and vision, not to mention possible savings on lens rebates.
You may benefit from advances in disposable contacts, scleral lenses, and yes even rigid (Hard) lens designs have come light years in technology that can far supersede those of everyday contact lenses.
My Eyes Feel Fine, Can’t I just skip out and reorder my contact lenses?
As much as your prescribing doctor would love to refill your latest prescription and increase their sales, reduce chair time and staff time, they would be doing you a disservice by not renewing your RX and evaluation each year.
I’ve worn contact lenses before, do I need to get fit again for Halloween Lenses?
Gazal wearing custom lenses for Halloween
Contact lenses are made differently from manufacturer to manufacturer, from water content to silicone, and many other materials. The designs, size, and curves affect each other and in turn will affect the eyes. It is highly recommended to consult your eye doctor about getting evaluated for both types of lenses, and many eye doctors can now order and consult with cosmetic/Halloween lenses for the best experience. Not only is it important to know what lens will work best for you but the solution that works with that lens and will not adversely affect your eyes.
Get the best lenses your eyes deserve by booking your exam today! Contact us and we are happy to get you on the schedule with our eye doctor.