Contact Lens Fitting
A contact lens fitting is a specialized eye exam to determine the correct type, size, and prescription of contact lenses, including evaluation of the eye's surface and tear film.
Definition
A contact lens fitting is a specialized eye exam to determine the correct type, size, and prescription of contact lenses, including evaluation of the eye's surface and tear film.
In-Depth
What You Need to Know
A contact lens fitting goes beyond a standard eye exam. The eye doctor measures the curvature of the cornea (keratometry), evaluates the size of the pupil and iris, assesses tear film quality and quantity, and determines the lifestyle needs of the patient. Trial lenses are then selected, and the patient wears them for a short period before a follow-up evaluation of fit, comfort, vision, and eye health. Different contact types (daily disposable, bi-weekly, monthly, toric for astigmatism, multifocal, rigid gas permeable) require different fitting approaches. A contact lens prescription is separate from an eyeglass prescription.
Calls & Questions
What Patients Ask
Common phone questions about contact lens fitting — and how Front Desk handles scheduling and call routing automatically.
Common Patient Questions
- 1Do I need a separate exam for contacts?
- 2How much does a contact lens fitting cost?
- 3Can I wear contacts with astigmatism?
- 4How often do I need a contact lens checkup?
How Front Desk Helps Your Practice
Front Desk explains that a contact lens fitting is separate from a glasses exam, provides fitting fees, discusses contact lens options, and schedules contact lens evaluations.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about contact lens fitting.
A contact lens fitting is a specialized eye exam to determine the correct type, size, and prescription of contact lenses, including evaluation of the eye's surface and tear film. A contact lens fitting goes beyond a standard eye exam. The eye doctor measures the curvature of the cornea (keratometry), evaluates the size of the pupil and iris, assesses tear film quality and quantity, and determines the lifestyle needs of the patient.
Your optometry provider can answer this during your appointment. Front Desk explains that a contact lens fitting is separate from a glasses exam, provides fitting fees, discusses contact lens options, and schedules contact lens evaluations.
Your optometry provider can answer this during your appointment. Front Desk explains that a contact lens fitting is separate from a glasses exam, provides fitting fees, discusses contact lens options, and schedules contact lens evaluations.
Your optometry provider can answer this during your appointment. Front Desk explains that a contact lens fitting is separate from a glasses exam, provides fitting fees, discusses contact lens options, and schedules contact lens evaluations.
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