A Comprehensive Guide to Contact Lens Exams: What to Expect

Whether you're a first-time wearer or looking to update your prescription, a contact lens exam is an essential step in ensuring comfort, clarity, and eye health. At Offen Eye Associates, we take a personalized approach to finding the perfect contact lenses for your lifestyle. Here’s what you can expect during your exam.

Why a Contact Lens Exam Is Different from a Regular Eye Exam

A routine eye exam checks your vision and overall eye health, but a contact lens exam goes a step further. Since contact lenses sit directly on your eyes, they need to fit precisely to avoid discomfort or potential complications. Your exam will include additional tests to determine the right lens type, size, and prescription tailored to your needs.

Discussion of Your Vision Needs

Your visit starts with a conversation about your lifestyle and preferences. Are you looking for daily disposables for ease of use? Do you have astigmatism or need multifocal lenses? Maybe you’re interested in specialty lenses like scleral contacts for dry eye relief. We take the time to understand what works best for you.

Comprehensive Eye Health Evaluation

Before fitting you for contacts, we check for any underlying eye conditions such as dry eye, allergies, or corneal irregularities that could affect lens wear. This ensures your eyes are healthy and ready for contacts.

Unlike glasses, contact lenses need to fit the unique shape of your eye. We measure your corneal curvature, pupil and iris size, and tear film quality to ensure the best possible fit. This step is crucial for comfort and clear vision.

Contact Lens Trial and Fitting

Once we determine the right lens type, you’ll be given trial lenses to try on. We assess how they sit on your eyes, how comfortable they feel, and how well you can see. Adjustments can be made if needed to optimize the fit.

If you’re new to contact lenses, don’t worry—we’ll guide you through the process of inserting, removing, and caring for your lenses. It can take a little practice, but we make sure you leave feeling confident.

Follow-Up to Ensure Success

Your eye health and comfort are our top priorities. A follow-up visit allows us to check how your eyes are adjusting to the new lenses and make any necessary refinements to your prescription or fit.

Find the Perfect Contact Lenses for Your Lifestyle

Clear vision and comfortable wear start with a thorough contact lens exam. We take a personalized approach to ensure your lenses fit your eyes, needs, and daily routine. Whether you’re trying contacts for the first time or looking for a better fit, we’re here to guide you every step of the way.

Schedule your exam at Offen Eye Associates to find the perfect contact lenses for you! Visit our office in Westfield, New Jersey, or call (908) 378-3200 to book an appointment today.