Periodic Evaluations

Contact lenses are foreign bodies placed directly on the eye. This changes the ocular environment and requires regular monitoring to assure long term ocular health. The early stages of some forms of ocular pathology do not produce obvious symptoms. When these changes are detected early, remedial action can be taken to prevent the development of more serious complications. If changes in existing contact lens parameters are indicated a re-fitting is required to determine new lens specifications and the fitting protocol will be followed. An annual evaluation is strongly recommended for all contact lens wearers.  An evaluation will determine the condition of your present contact lenses, your eyes tolerance for them, and any changes in lens parameters that are needed.

A healthy corneal surface is smooth and regular in shape. Occasionally, due to poorly tolerated contacts or ocular pathology, the corneal surface can become irregular in shape and cause blurred vision. When this condition is suspect a special diagnostic test, corneal topography, is indicated. Corneal topography is a detailed sophisticated measurement of thousands of points on the corneal surface. This information is then used to produce a topographical map of the corneal surface which will clearly show surface irregularities. This information can be highly valuable in determining the proper course of action for your future contact lens wear.

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