What Happens at a Contact Lens Fitting Appointment?

If you’re considering switching from glasses to contact lenses, you may be wondering what exactly happens during a fitting. A contact lens exam in Miramar, FL, is more than simply choosing a prescription - it’s a detailed process designed to ensure your contacts are comfortable, safe, and provide crisp vision throughout the day. At Miramar Eye Center, we take the time to understand your vision needs and lifestyle so we can find the right type of lenses for you.

A Comprehensive Eye Health Evaluation

Your fitting begins just like a routine eye exam. We’ll check your current prescription, evaluate your eye health, and screen for any conditions that may affect lens wear, such as dry eye or allergies. Even if you already wear glasses, a separate contact lens exam is required because contacts rest directly on the eye and require additional measurements.

Measuring Your Eyes for the Perfect Fit

Next, we take precise measurements of your cornea and pupils to ensure that your contact lenses fit properly. These measurements help us determine:

•           Lens diameter and curvature

•           What lens materials may suit your eyes best

•           Whether standard or specialty lenses are needed

A proper fit reduces risks like irritation, blurred vision, or infection.

Lens Selection Based on Your Lifestyle

There is no one-size-fits-all approach when it comes to contacts. We’ll discuss your daily habits and preferences - whether that’s full-time wear, occasional wear, or options that help manage conditions like astigmatism or presbyopia. You may be a good candidate for:

•           Soft disposable lenses

•           Rigid gas permeable lenses

•           Toric lenses for astigmatism

•           Multifocal lenses for near and distance vision

•           Specialty lenses for unique corneal needs

Learning How to Wear and Care for Your Contacts

Once the ideal pair has been selected, you’ll try the lenses right in our office. Our team will teach you how to insert and remove them safely, along with tips for proper cleaning and storage. Good hygiene helps keep your eyes healthy and your lenses working as they should.

A Follow-Up to Ensure Long-Term Comfort

A few days or weeks after your fitting, we’ll have you return for a follow-up visit. This helps us confirm that the lenses are still comfortable and that your eyes are responding well to them. If any adjustments are needed, we’ll make them at that time.

Switch to Contacts With Confidence

A contact lens fitting appointment is a personalized experience that helps ensure your lenses not only correct your vision but also feel great to wear. With careful measurement, professional guidance, and ongoing support, you can transition to contacts with confidence.

Reach out to Miramar Eye Center to schedule your contact lens exam and discover lenses tailored to your unique needs. Visit our office in Miramar, Florida, call (954) 431-2020, or text (954) 399-3240 to book an appointment today.