Contact lenses

Contacts that bother you by the end of the day are almost never the wrong brand: they are the wrong measurement. Fitting them means measuring your eye, not just your prescription.

What to expect

After the eye exam, a fitting adds 20 to 30 minutes.

1. What you will do with them. Sport, work, occasional use, all day. It changes the recommendation.
2. Measuring the surface of the eye. Curvature and diameter decide which lens sits well.
3. Checking your tear film. An eye that dries out tolerates a fast-evaporating lens poorly. Worth knowing beforehand.
4. Trying a trial lens and watching how it moves and centers.
5. Teaching you to insert and remove them, if this is your first time. Nobody leaves without knowing how.
6. A follow-up check to confirm they are still comfortable after a few days.

Who it is for

• You have never worn them and want to try.
• The ones you have bother you, dry out or shift.
• You play sports and glasses get in the way.
• You want to alternate between contacts and glasses.

Frequently asked questions

Can I sleep in them? It depends on the lens type, and most are not made for it. We tell you exactly how many hours yours allows; exceeding that is the most common cause of problems.

Can I use my glasses prescription? Not directly. A contact lens rests on the eye while glasses sit a few millimeters away, so the values change. A fitting is needed.

What if I wear contacts and also want glasses? That is what we recommend: keep a pair of glasses for the days your eyes need a rest.

Request your appointment online and we will call you to arrange the day and time.