Getting Fit For Contacts
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Getting
Fit For Contacts
Contact lenses are a convenient tool for vision correction
used by a growing number of people every year. Although lens technology is
constantly improving, one size does not fit all. Since each person’s eyes and eye
health presents a unique situation, contact lenses require custom-fitting by
trained experts. Having a professional assist with your lens fitting will
ensure that your contacts provide the best comfort and vision possible.
There is a diverse selection of contact lens types,
styles, colors, materials, and sizes to choose from. Because the possibilities
can be overwhelming, consulting a certified eye care specialist is
highly recommended. A specialist can educate you about different contact lens
solutions and find the contacts that are best suited for your needs.
Getting fit for contacts is a fairly straightforward
process. At your lens fitting appointment, you can expect:
·
Measurements.
To
ensure a proper fit for your contact lenses, your eye care professional will
take careful measurements of the surface of your eye, and the eye itself. These
measurements will take into account things like curvature, which affects the
way lenses will fit your eye. The specialist also uses these measurements to
determine the diameter and thickness of the appropriate lens.
·
Eye
health review. The eye care specialist will examine your
eye health history to determine what conditions need to be addressed by your
new contacts. If you have conditions like astigmatism, nearsightedness,
or farsightedness, the doctor will take this into account to assign you
a proper prescription. Because the contact lens fits over the cornea,
specialists will often pay careful attention to this part of your eye to see if
there are any problems which may prevent you from wearing contacts properly.
·
Trial
lenses. Once your eye doctor has obtained all of the necessary
measurements, you will be fitted with “trial lenses” to see if any changes must
be made before you receive the final pair. Trial lenses often require 10-15
minutes to settle in your eyes before they can be checked for proper fit. If
your doctor feels that the fit isn’t adequate, you may have to try on
additional pairs of lenses until the best possible lens is found. Once you and
your doctor are satisfied with the fit, comfort, and visual enhancement of the
lens, the fitting process is complete.
·
Contact
lens instruction. Once the doctor has found a suitable lense
for you, you will be given careful instructions regarding the application and
removal of your new contacts. Many people who have never used contacts before
are surprised by how easy this process is, and even the most anxious contact
lens wearers are comfortable with the routine within a week. Your eye care
professional will also help to establish a wearing schedule that will let you
know how long you can keep your contacts in for. Depending on the particular
lens you receive, this can be anywhere from one day to one month.
Your eye care specialist will likely provide you with a
set of written instructions that you can refer to at home, as well as a number
you can call if you have any questions about your new lenses. Don’t be afraid
to ask questions if you have any. It’s best to fully understand your new lenses
than to leave the office with unresolved issues. Certified eye care specialists
are more than happy to give you the information you need.
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