What Is a Contact Lens Exam?

Good eye health is essential to your quality of life. Perhaps you’ve scheduled your latest eye exam with your optometrist in Hampton Bays, NY. Legacy Optical will ensure you receive the quality eye care you deserve. Perhaps you have scheduled a contact lens exam or just want to learn more information about the process.

Contact Lens Exam Overview

A contact lens exam is different from a traditional eye exam. The optometrist will measure your eyes, evaluate different things and help you through contact fittings. To avoid an infection or worse, the optometrist has to make sure the contact lenses fit perfectly.

Is Contact Lenses a Good Fit?

Wearing contact lenses should be a comfortable adjustment if you’re used to wearing glasses regularly and have good eye health. Some people opt to wear contact lenses for lifestyle reasons. Maybe you’re involved in a profession where wearing glasses is awkward. Some eye issues, such as astigmatism may improve through wearing contact lenses.

You’ll undergo a consultation here at Legacy Optical before the contact lens exam. We will discuss your lifestyle, answer any questions, and adjust based on your eye health. We’ll also go over the different types of eye lenses, such as soft and hard lenses, one-day disposables, bifocals, and special Ortho-K lenses, so you can make an informed decision.

Eye Measurements

The optometrist will measure your cornea to determine the base curve of your contact lens. The contact lens must match up evenly with your cornea to help you avoid blurred or double vision.

Getting contact lenses that match your pupil size is vital, and you’ll also undergo a moisture evaluation. Wearing contact lenses can be uncomfortable and somewhat painful at first. During the moisture evaluation, the optometrist will stimulate your eyelids to collect tears. Wearing contact lenses may not be the right fit for you if your eyes don’t produce a lot of tears.

Contact Fittings

Fittings are a big part of your eye exam. The contact fittings let your optometrist observe how your eyes adjust to wearing contact lenses. You may try out different contacts while the optometrist measures your eye movement. You’ll also undergo a classic refraction test during contact fittings to measure your concentration skills.

Legacy Optical Will You Find the Right Contact Lens

We have built a reputation throughout Hampton Bays, NY, for providing quality eye care. Whether you need preventative care or something more, our staff is ready to assist you. Contact Legacy Optical today at 631-728-3132.