Step-by-Step Guide for Getting Contact Lenses

While contact lenses provide a more convenient alternative to eyeglasses for vision correction, you must go through multiple steps to ensure you get the correct pair of lenses for your visual needs. Eye Site in Katy and the Memorial neighborhood of Houston, TX, is here to break down the process for getting contact lenses at our office.

Schedule an Eye Exam

A comprehensive eye exam is often the first step toward getting contact lenses. Your optometrist will evaluate your vision and eye health using a visual acuity and refraction test. These can determine if your eyes are healthy enough for contact lenses. They also determine your contact lens prescription.

Contact Lens Fitting

Once your optometrist evaluates your eyes and determines you can wear contact lenses, you will need a contact lens fitting. Your optometrist will measure your eyes to ensure your contacts will fit comfortably. They will also discuss your preferences and lifestyle to determine which contacts suit your unique needs. Some of the different contact lenses we provide include daily disposable, extended-wear, and rigid gas-permeable lenses.

Your optometrist will choose a trial pair of contacts to wear before you get your prescription lenses. They will teach you how to put them in and take them out. Once you have the contacts in, they will use a slit microscope to see how they fit and function on your eyes.

Get Your Prescription Lenses

Your optometrist will prescribe you contact lenses after your contact lens fitting. They can order your first pair of contacts for you, or you can order them online. You will wear your trial contacts until your prescription pair arrives. You must wear your trial and prescription contacts as instructed by your optometrist to ensure safety and efficacy.

Schedule a Follow-Up Visit

Your optometrist may schedule a follow-up exam to detect visual changes or issues caused by your new contacts. Contact your optometrist immediately if you have eye pain or blurry vision due to your contact lenses. They can adjust your prescription if needed to ensure you can see safely and comfortably.

Visit Your Eye Doctor Near You at Eye Site for Contact Lenses Today

Getting the correct pair of contact lenses for your visual needs can significantly improve your quality of life, so contact Eye Site in Katy and the Memorial neighborhood of Houston, TX, to determine if contact lenses can help your eye and vision health. Call us and schedule an eye exam today at our Katy office at (281) 644-2010 or our Houston office at (713) 984-9144.