Contact Lens Exam

Contact Lens Exam

Thinking about switching to contact lenses or upgrading your current prescription? A contact lens exam is more than just a routine eye check—it’s a personalized evaluation to ensure your lenses fit perfectly, correct your vision effectively, and keep your eyes healthy. At Mission Optometric Center, our goal is to provide a seamless, comfortable, and thorough exam process tailored to your unique vision needs. When you come in for a contact lens exam at Mission Optometric Center, you’ll undergo several steps designed to assess your vision needs and find the perfect lens fit for your eyes.

Review of Your Lifestyle and Vision Goals

Before starting the exam, our optometrist will take the time to discuss your lifestyle, preferences, and specific needs. We may ask whether you prefer daily disposable lenses or long-term wear lenses and inquire about any conditions like astigmatism, dry eye, or presbyopia that require special consideration. By understanding your daily activities and habits, we can recommend the best type of lenses to suit your unique needs.

Comprehensive Eye Examination

A thorough eye exam forms the foundation of any contact lens fitting. This detailed process includes several essential tests to ensure your eyes are healthy and your vision needs are accurately addressed. A visual acuity test measures how well you see at different distances, while a refraction test determines the exact lens power needed to correct your vision. Additionally, an eye health evaluation checks for conditions such as corneal damage that could interfere with contact lens wear. These steps ensure we can provide the most suitable lenses for your eyes.

Corneal Measurements

Since contact lenses rest directly on your cornea, precise measurements are critical to achieving a comfortable and effective fit. Using advanced tools like a keratometer or a corneal topographer, we measure the curvature of your cornea to select lenses that align perfectly with its surface. We also assess the overall shape of your eye to ensure the lenses remain stable and comfortable during wear. These measurements help us provide lenses that fit securely and deliver optimal vision correction.

Tear Film Evaluation

For individuals who experience dryness, a tear film evaluation may be conducted to assess tear production and quality. This evaluation helps determine if you need lenses specifically designed for dry eyes. Proper tear production is essential to keep your lenses moist and your eyes comfortable throughout the day. By addressing this factor, we can recommend lenses that enhance comfort and reduce dryness-related issues.

Contact Lens Fitting

The contact lens fitting process involves selecting trial lenses based on your measurements, lifestyle, and preferences. Our optometrist will guide you in choosing the right lens type, such as:

• Soft lenses: Ideal for daily comfort and convenience.

• Rigid gas permeable (RGP) lenses: Provide sharper vision and are suitable for specific conditions.

• Toric lenses: Designed to correct astigmatism.

• Multifocal lenses: Perfect for managing presbyopia.

• Scleral lenses: Best for conditions like keratoconus and severe dry eye.

• Orthokeratology (Ortho-K) lenses: Worn overnight to reshape the cornea for clear, glasses-free vision during the day

Education and Care Instructions

Once the ideal lenses are selected, we’ll provide detailed instructions on caring for them to maintain your eye health. This includes proper cleaning and storage techniques, tips to avoid contamination or infection, and guidance on inserting and removing your lenses.

Follow-Up Appointments

Following your initial fitting, a follow-up appointment is recommended to confirm the lenses are working well for you. During this visit, we can address any discomfort, fine-tune the prescription if necessary, and ensure you’re fully satisfied with your lenses. This follow-up care ensures longterm success and comfort with your contact lenses.

Schedule Your Contact Lens Exam at Mission Optometric Center Today

At Mission Optometric Center, we combine advanced technology with personalized care to ensure that every patient receives the best possible contact lens experience. Whether you’re new to contact lenses or looking to upgrade your current lenses, our experienced optometrists will guide you every step of the way. Schedule your contact lens exam with Mission Optometric Center in San Juan Capistrano, California, and take the first step toward clearer, more comfortable vision.