If you’re thinking about how nice it would be to live without glasses or need to correct your vision for the first time, contact lenses could be a great option.
But you can’t jump into wearing contacts without the right professional guidance. Because contacts go on your eyes — one of the most delicate and complex parts of your body — it’s important to schedule a contact lens fitting before you start wearing your new lenses.
Northern Virginia Magazine recognizes the experienced team at Vista Eye Specialists in Fredericksburg and Culpeper, VA, as Top Eye Doctors. We provide comprehensive eye care tailored to your needs, providing you with a stable foundation of education and support as you start wearing new contact lenses.
Proper fitting not only ensures comfort but also helps maintain your eye health. Read on to learn more about how contact lens fittings work and why they’re so crucial.
What Happens During a Contact Lens Fitting?
A contact lens fitting is more than just trying on lenses. It’s a detailed process that ensures your new contact lenses fit properly, feel comfortable, and correct your vision optimally.
During your fitting, our eye care specialists will:
- Measure Your Eyes: your pupil, iris, and cornea’s curvature to select the best lens size and type.
- Assess Tear Production: This test helps determine if your eyes can accommodate specific lens materials.
- Check Refractive Errors: Checking your refractive errors (nearsightedness, farsightedness, or astigmatism) helps us determine the right prescription for your lenses.
- Try on New Lenses: Our specialists check the fit of your trial lenses under magnification to ensure proper fit and function.
We demonstrate how to remove, store, and insert your contact lenses to help you get comfortable with the process. Contact lens fitting appointments generally take about an hour.
After wearing the trial lenses for at least a week, you’ll return to our Fredericksburg or Culpeper office to finalize your prescription based on your experience.
Benefits of a Proper Contact Lens Fitting
A professional contact lens fitting at Vista Eye Specialists offers some big advantages, including:
- Comfort: Properly fitted lenses reduce the risk of eye irritation and dryness.
- Clear Vision: The right lenses correct refractive errors effectively, while the wrong ones could cause fuzzy or fluctuating eyesight.
- Eye Health: Ill-fitting lenses can harm the surface of your eyes, causing redness and discomfort, and possible infections; a fitting prevents these complications.
Alongside the functional benefits, a professional contact lens fitting can help you feel confident about your eyesight and lens care.
Contact Lens Fitting in Fredericksburg and Culpeper, VA
Take the first step toward freedom from glasses with a professional contact lens fitting at Vista Eye Specialists. Call us today at 1-888-EYE-JANI to schedule your fitting in Fredericksburg or Culpeper, VA.
