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A contact lens fitting involves more than selecting a prescription—it involves assessing the shape and health of the eyes to determine which lenses will provide the best vision and comfort. Whether you’re a new or experienced contact lens wearer, regular fittings are crucial to maintaining the health of your eyes and avoiding potential complications.
How are Contact Lenses Fitted?
During a fitting, an eye care professional will take precise measurements of your eye’s surface, assess your tear production to ensure proper hydration and determine the best lens material for your needs. Your eye doctor will then measure the curvature of your cornea using a keratometer tool to determine the lens’s appropriate size and shape.
Your doctor may also evaluate tear film to ensure you have enough moisture for comfortable lens wear. After gathering these details, trial lenses are placed on your eyes to check for proper fit, comfort, and vision clarity. Adjustments are made as necessary before finalizing the prescription.
Do all Contact Lenses Need to be Fitted?
Contact lens fittings ensure that your lenses fit the shape of your eyes properly and provide optimal vision correction without causing irritation or damage. The lens fitting process is necessary because contact lenses sit directly on the eye’s surface; a poorly fitted contact lens can cause discomfort, blurred vision, and even damage to the eye.
Fitting is crucial for specialty lenses such as multifocal lenses, lenses for astigmatism, or those designed for dry eye or keratoconus. Over-the-counter or one-size-fits-all contact lenses do not exist because every individual has unique eye characteristics that require personalized fitting.
How Can I Tell If My Lenses Need to be Refitted?
If you experience discomfort, blurred vision, redness, or irritation while wearing your contact lenses, it may be a sign that your lenses need to be refitted. Other indications include frequent eye infections, dry eyes, or noticing that your lenses shift or fall out of place.
Even if you do not experience noticeable discomfort, your eye’s shape or prescription changes can affect how well your lenses fit. This is why it’s essential to have regular contact lens check-ups to detect and address any issues before they worsen.
How Frequently Should Patients Undergo a Lens Fitting?
The frequency of contact lens fittings depends on several factors, including changes in your vision, age, and overall eye health. Contact lens wearers need to have their lenses refitted annually during their comprehensive eye exam. However, if you experience changes in your vision or discomfort between exams, you must visit your eye doctor sooner.
More frequent fittings may be necessary for those with specialized lenses or conditions like astigmatism or keratoconus to ensure continued comfort and proper vision correction. Regular fittings help ensure that lenses continue to meet needs and that eyes remain healthy while using contacts.
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Whether new to contact lenses or a long-time wearer, proper fitting is vital to comfortable and healthy vision correction. At Total Eye Care, we specialize in personalized contact lens fittings to ensure your lenses are explicitly tailored to your eyes. If you’re experiencing discomfort or are due for a routine check-up, contact our office to schedule an appointment today.
Dr Stein and his associates are very professional and caring. I’ve only had great experiences during my appointments. I highly recommend Total Eye Care.
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