Contact lenses can be a wonderful alternative to eyeglasses or laser eye surgery. In some cases, contacts may even offer better vision! Contact lenses offer convenience, lightness, a wider field of view, and can afford many patients an active lifestyle without having to worry about losing or breaking their eyewear. If you were one of those patients that were told at some point that you couldn’t wear contact lenses, you might be surprised to discover how far contact lens technology has come since its introduction almost a hundred years ago. There’s a contact lens that is suitable for everyone nowadays! Your first step in finding the right pair of contact lenses is a visit with one of our doctors.

Similar to your comprehensive eye exam, our optometrists will evaluate your visual needs, your eye structure, and your tear layer to help determine the best type of contact lens for you. The doctor will combine their findings with additional eye measurements before recommending a few styles. Some key factors to consider:

1. Contact Lens Material Type

2. Contact Lens Material Lifespan

3. Optical Design of the Contact Lens

4. Typical Duration of Patient Wear

5. Patient Occupation

You will be educated on lens selection and what to expect when wearing contact lenses. You will be provided with trial lenses to try outside the office. While we will always try to find your ideal contact lens fit in-office, it may turn out that they are not ideal in the “real” world! Not to worry! Our contact lens fitting fee includes any appointments within the first month to refit contacts. Contact lenses require annual visits to make sure the lenses continue to fit properly and remain comfortable after prolonged periods of wear.