Interested in a contact lens exam?
What is the difference between an eye exam and a contact lens exam?
Every year, adults and children over age 6 need a comprehensive eye exam to uncover eye issues and changes in vision. During this exam, the Independent Doctor of Optometry will test your depth perception, visual sharpness, and eye health to ensure your eyes are in tip-top shape.
A contact lens exam is an addition to this appointment. The optometrist may run additional tests and ask you questions about your lifestyle to see if contact lenses would be right for you. If it turns out that contact lenses are an option, the eye doctor will fit your eyes for contacts and provide trial lenses before finalizing your prescription.
Both eye exams and contact lens exams are painless, and our eye care team will be available to answer any questions. If there’s anything you need to make your experience more comfortable, just say the word. We are here to help.
A comprehensive contact lens exam is important because, in some cases, you may need to treat eye issues before you can safely wear contact lenses. Otherwise, your contact lenses, which go on your eyes, can exacerbate your symptoms and cause further problems.
Also, with a comprehensive contact lens exam, the eye doctor can test your eyes from all angles and analyze their inner anatomy to make sure contact lenses are a good choice for you. This gives you peace of mind knowing that the eye professional can make an educated decision about your vision correction based on your ocular health.
People of all ages wear contact lenses, even children, and studying the eyes before issuing a prescription can help mitigate problems. During the comprehensive contact lens exam, you will receive personalized advice from the optometrist on what is right for your eyes.
Did you know?
- Approximately 45 million people living in the U.S. have contact lenses. (Source)
- More than 14 percent of children ages 17 and younger use contact lenses. (Source)
- 15.5 percent of adults over the age of 25 wear contact lenses. (Source)
Find your nearest For Eyes, and request your contact lens exam today. We look forward to meeting with you.
