Your First Contact Lens Exam: What to Expect
Thinking about making the switch to contact lenses? The key to a successful contact lens experience starts with one crucial step: a proper contact lens fitting.
Millions of people wear contacts comfortably every day.
Let’s walk through exactly what happens during your contact lens exam.
Your Complete Contact Lens Journey
We take a comprehensive approach to ensure your contact lenses are safe, comfortable, and perfectly suited to your lifestyle.
Complete Eye Health Assessment
Before discussing contact lenses, we need a complete picture of your vision and eye health. This comprehensive evaluation establishes whether contact lenses are safe and appropriate for your eyes.
Your Assessment Includes:
- Medical History Review: Health conditions and medications that might affect contact lens wear
- Vision Testing: Comprehensive evaluation of how your eyes focus and work together
- Eye Pressure Check: Quick, painless glaucoma screening
- Anterior Eye Examination: Detailed examination of the front of your eyes
- Retinal Examination: Detailed look at the back of your eye
- Prescription Refinement: Determining your exact vision correction needs
Lifestyle & Preference Consultation
Your ideal contact lens depends on your unique needs and goals. This isn’t a one-size-fits-all decision—we design your perfect contact lens experience around your life.
Key Areas We’ll Explore:
- Lifestyle Considerations: How often you’ll wear contacts and for what activities
- Convenience Preferences: Daily disposables vs. monthly lenses
- Aesthetic Options: Color enhancement or natural look
- Age-Related Factors: Solutions for presbyopia and reading vision
Professional Contact Lens Fitting
Now comes the exciting part—actually trying contact lenses for the first time. This detailed process ensures optimal comfort, vision, and eye health.
Your Fitting Process:
- Gentle Lens Insertion: Professional placement of your trial lenses
- Movement Assessment: Ensuring proper lens positioning and mobility
- Vision Optimization: Fine-tuning your prescription for clarity
- Comfort Evaluation: Making sure your lenses feel natural
Real-World Trial Period
Your contact lens journey doesn’t end when you leave the office. Real success is measured by how the lenses perform in your daily life.
What Happens Next:
- Trial Week:Wear your lenses during normal daily activities
- Care Instructions: Detailed guidance for lens handling and hygiene
- Follow-Up Schedule: Planned check-in to monitor your progress
- Support Access: Direct line for any questions or concerns
Why Choose Professional Contact Lens Fitting?
Precision Fitting
Advanced measurements ensure your lenses fit perfectly, preventing discomfort and maintaining eye health.
Safety First
Comprehensive health screening identifies any conditions that might affect contact lens wear.
Expert Guidance
Professional instruction on insertion, removal, and care techniques for long-term success.
Ongoing Support
Follow-up care and adjustments ensure your lenses continue to work perfectly for you.
Latest Technology
Access to the newest lens materials and designs, including options for dry eyes and astigmatism.
Guaranteed Satisfaction
Trial periods and professional adjustments ensure you’re completely happy with your lenses.
Your Contact Lens Timeline
Initial Exam
Comprehensive evaluation and fitting (60-90 minutes)
Trial Period
One week of real-world testing with trial lenses
Follow-Up
Brief appointment to confirm success (15-30 minutes)
Full Supply
Order your contact lenses and enjoy clear vision
Preparing for Your Contact Lens Exam
Before Your Appointment
What to Expect
First-time contact lens wearer? Don’t worry! Dr. Zaver will answer your questions and ensure you feel completely confident with your new lenses. Most patients adapt quickly and wonder why they waited so long!
Your Path to Switching to Contact Lenses
Book an appointment. Give us a call or click a few buttons to book an appointment and boom. You’re on the schedule. Easy, right?
Get a thorough eye exam. We check everything, even taking photos of the backs of your eyeballs. Don’t worry, it’s as easy as looking at a little light.
See life more comfortably. Say goodbye to glasses! We’ll make sure to give you all the info to make the best decisions for your eye health, including learning to use contact lenses.
