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What To Expect During a Contact Lens Fitting

What Can I Expect During a Contact Lens Fitting?

Any time you get contact lenses, whether for the first time or the tenth time, you will need to get a contact lens fitting. That fitting is essential to make sure your optometrist gets you the right prescription and recommends the correct type of contacts for you.

The Eye Exam

Before the contact lens fitting, you will need to have a comprehensive eye exam. That exam will evaluate the overall health of your eyes and ensure there are no underlying health issues that need to be addressed. They will also track any changes to your vision and note any concerns and give you an eyeglasses prescription, which is the first step in determining the right contact lenses for you.

The Contact Lens Fitting

During the contact lens fitting your optometrist will ask you questions to help determine the right contact lens for your lifestyle. The eye doctor might ask you how many hours per day you plan to wear your contacts, how much of your day is spent looking at screens, or whether you commonly sleep in your contacts (or whether you plan to if this is your first fitting).

Different contact lenses will be appropriate for people with astigmatism, people who need bifocals, people with dry eyes, or other conditions. Your optometrist will go over all these factors before selecting the right type of contact lens for you. Once you have been given a recommendation you can try out a contact lens, practice putting it in, and even wear it home to see if it remains comfortable over time. If you are happy with your selection you can place an order for your new contact lenses. If not, you can take another shot at a different type of lens or a different brand. Contact lenses fit every eye differently, so it is important to find the right fit for you.

Visit Eye Site in Katy & Houston Today

The expert staff at Eye Site in Katy & Houston will guide you through the whole process from eye exam to completing your contact order. Call us today for a consultation. You can reach our Katy location at 281-644-2010 and our Memorial office at 713-984-9144.

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KATY OFFICE

Monday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Tuesday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Wednesday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Thursday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Friday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Saturday Closed

Sunday Closed

MEMORIAL, HOUSTON OFFICE

Monday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Tuesday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Wednesday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Thursday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Friday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Saturday Closed

Sunday Closed