During a contact lens fitting, our optometrist first assesses the health of the patient’s eyes to ensure he or she is a good candidate for contact lenses, as certain eye conditions can make contact lens wear unsafe or uncomfortable.

When the patient is deemed a candidate for contacts, our optometrist will then perform a visual acuity test. This ensures your new contact lenses are ordered with an up-to-date corrective lens prescription. The optometrist will also take measurements of the patient’s eyes (recording the corneal curvature, pupil size and iris size) to determine the right type, size and fit of contact lenses.

Our optometrist will also discuss preferences for contact lens wear with the patient. This might include asking questions such as: