Contact lenses
An exam and a fitting for contact lenses
Contact lenses need a fitting on top of an eye exam. The doctor checks that they fit and that your eyes are comfortable. Your contact lens prescription is yours: we give it to you when the fitting is done and you can fill it anywhere.
What happens at the fitting
Results vary from one person to another.
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Step 1: The exam
First, an eye exam and a check of your eye health.
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Step 2: The measurements
We measure the surface of your eye to choose the lens.
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Step 3: Trial lenses
You put them in and wear them for a while in the office.
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Step 4: Teaching
We show you how to put them in, take them out and care for them.
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Step 5: Follow-up
A second visit to see how they are working for you.
Your prescription is yours
We give you a copy when your exam and fitting are done. To order contact lenses with it elsewhere, that seller has to confirm it with us.
A copy for you
On paper or by email, as you prefer.
Order it anywhere
You don't have to buy your contact lenses from us.
A prescription expires
The doctor tells you when your next check is due.
How it is billed
One part of a visit can go to your vision plan and another to your medical insurance.
A routine exam
Billed to your vision plan.
An eye problem
Billed to your medical insurance.
If you pay yourself
We tell you the cost before we start.
Questions about contact lenses
Can I wear contacts with my glasses prescription?
No. A contact lens prescription is different and is made at a fitting.
Can I sleep in my contact lenses?
It depends on the lens and your eyes. The doctor tells you at the fitting.
What if my eyes get irritated?
Take the lenses out and call us. If there is strong pain or loss of vision, go to the emergency room.
Want to try contact lenses?
Request a visit and tell the front desk you want a fitting.