Lens Fitting & Prescriptions

A contact lens fitting is  a process wherein specific lenses are selected for you that should be safe, comfortable, and provide good acceptable vision. Measurements of the eyes are taken, an initial pair of lenses is selected, care and handling instructions are provided, and then the contacts are dispensed to you to be worn for a one to two week trial period. After the trial period you will return to the clinic for a follow-up visit to evaluate the eyes tolerance for the contacts, to recheck the visual acuity and accuracy of the lens correction, and to address any problems that you may have had. Follow-up visits are an essential and necessary part of the fitting process.

A contact lens prescription is the end result of a successfully completed contact lens fitting. It details the exact contact lens specifications that have been found to be appropriate for your eyes during the fitting process. A current prescription is required by law to purchase contact lenses. Your contact lens prescription can be used to purchase your lenses here or elsewhere.

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