Contact Lens Exams

Glasses that fog up, slide down, or get left behind when you need them most — if that’s your daily reality, contact lenses might be the answer. A contact lens exam is its own specialized visit, separate from a routine eye exam, because contacts sit directly on your eye. Getting the fit right takes precise measurements and a little trial and error, and that’s exactly what we’re here for.

Why It's a Separate Exam

A glasses prescription tells you your refractive error. A contact lens prescription goes further — it accounts for the curve of your cornea, your tear film, and how a lens will actually sit and move on your eye throughout the day. Skipping this step is how people end up with lenses that feel dry, blurry, or uncomfortable by lunchtime.

What Happens at a Contact Lens Exam

Corneal curvature measurement — to determine the right lens shape and size for your eye
Tear film evaluation — because dry eyes need a different lens approach than normal ones
Trial lens fitting — you’ll wear sample lenses in the office so we can check fit and comfort before finalizing anything
Vision testing in the lenses — confirming you’re seeing clearly, not just comfortably
Hands-on insertion and removal training — for first-time wearers, so you leave confident

A Lens for the Way You Actually Live

Not every contact lens works for every person, which is why fitting matters as much as the prescription itself:

Daily disposables — for convenience and low maintenance
Extended-wear or monthly lenses — for everyday consistency
Toric lenses — for astigmatism
Multifocal lenses — for presbyopia, so you’re not switching between near and distance correction
Specialty and colored lenses — for unique prescriptions or a change in eye color

Is This Your First Time in Contacts?

Whether you’ve worn contacts for years and need a fresh fitting, or you’ve never tried them and aren’t sure where to start, we walk you through every part of the process at your pace — including practicing insertion and removal until you’re comfortable doing it on your own.