Contact Lens Exams
An Immediate Solution For Your Vision Related Issues
A lot of people prefer to wear contact lenses to help them with their vision. There are multiple lens options available to help one to correct his/her eye conditions like farsightedness, presbyopia, astigmatism, and nearsightedness.
Contact lenses work great for your eye care routine. Before getting a contact lens it is important to know that only an eye exam can help to check what level of vision correction contact lenses are required.
Getting the right contact lens is important as it works like glasses meaning there is no one-size-fits-all case. A contact lens exam isn’t limited to a standard eye exam but it requires additional tests, tests might include:
Insurances Accepted
We currently accept the following insurances:
- MEDICAID
- MEDICARE
- VSP
- SPECTERA
- Davis
- NVA
- EYEMED
CORNEA EXAMINATION AND SIZE MEASUREMENT
To determine the perfect size and curve for your eye, and get the exact contact lens to match, for this the front eye curvature will be measured.
Pupil Examination and Size Measurements
The pupil will be measured to check which size contact lens is required.
GETTING ACCUSTOMED TO CONTACT LENSES
Just like anything new wearing contact lenses for the first time and getting used to them can take some time. The adjustment period might range from a couple of contact lens prescriptions days to a few weeks depending on the person.
A lot of the wearers find that disposable or soft contact lenses are easier to adjust after a couple of days while other types of contact lenses like Rigid Gas Permeable (RGP) contacts might take longer to get adjusted commonly around two weeks. Still, some people might not be able to find RGP contact to be comfortable ever, in this case, soft contacts might seem to be a better alternative.
Tear Film Examination
A tear film evaluation is needed to make sure that the eyes aren’t too dry for contact lenses. As contact lenses are made up using different plastics, this valuation also helps the eye specialist or doctor to pick the perfect material for you. A dye might be used or a small paper strip under the lower eyelid might be inserted for this purpose.
People who are using the contact lenses for the first will be called for a follow-up appointment to make sure their lenses are fitting and working perfectly.
CHOOSING SUITABLE CONTACT LENS
Contact lenses also come in brands and are designed uniquely. The features you should look for in a lens will tell you which brand is best for you:
- Base Curve: The curve should perfectly fit the cornea for clear vision.
- Diameter: The lens diameter will depend on your eyes, eyelids, and eye-openings’ shape and size for a comfortable and best fit.
- Material: For different contact lenses the materials are different.
- Power: Each brand and contact lens will be different in the amount of power depending on the farsightedness or nearsightedness.
- Astigmatism Design: Astigmatism patients will need a toric contact lens to help decrease the lens rotation while moving their head or blinking.
- Surface Treatments: Some contact lenses can be treated to help stay moist for a longer period this will be beneficial for people with dry eyes.
PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES FOR CONTACT LENS USERS
Some precautions are necessary when using contact lenses too much heat exposure can be damaging to lenses and might result in an injury in your eye. Too much dust can also become a cause of irritation or damage to the cornea. Too much of the eye can result in damage to the contact lens and result in an unpleasant injury to the eye.
Contact lenses when exposed to extreme heat might result in blindness so extreme precaution is really necessary when dealing with fire or heat.
Contact lenses work great for an eyeglasses alternate. Not all people prefer contact lenses as their basic source of vision correction. For some individuals, contact lenses are a go-to on weekends while some wear them daily.
If you think contact lenses fit you best, you should take precautions as lenses are high maintenance and must fit comfortably and properly it is necessary to opt for a contact lens consultation before you get one. Contact lenses come with their hygiene and safety.
There are numerous reasons to check before switching from glasses to contact lenses. The transition is a change in lifestyle that a lot of our people have concerns about. Given below you can find the answers to some frequently asked questions that might help you in making the decision.
CONTACT LENS EXAMS
The time you need to wear your lenses depends on your daily schedule. This category cannot be generalized and is different for each individual. Usually, it is recommended to not wear your contact lenses for more than 12 hours as your eyes might get irritated, dry, or possibly have an infection.
The contact lenses do come with some risks if you wear them for too long, if they aren’t properly cleaned or if they haven’t been changed as stated by the doctor.
There is no one answer to this question as it depends on the brand, power, material of the contact lens, and what type of contact lenses have you been prescribed.
Just like glasses contact lenses might seem fit to some people or not to some people, it usually comes to personal preference. As glasses can be bought at cheap and at expensive prices, this is not the case for lenses they can be expected to be purchased at a higher price range as they are customized to each individual’s eyes and are made fully custom according to the customer’s needs.
Book Your Appointment for Contact Lens Exam at Ellington Eye Care
Now you don’t need to look any further you can book your Westminster eye exams for contact lenses with us and have the perfect contact lens fitting for your vision.