Contact Lens Fitting & Prescription
Contact lens prescriptions are not part of a routine eye exam and constitute a separate
examination and fitting process. The fitting of contact lenses should be only performed after
a complete examination by one of our doctors. The specialized process of fitting a contact
lens to your eyes requires a separate examination and there is a separate charge for this process.
A contact lens prescription is not the same as a prescription for glasses. A contact lens
prescription can only be determined after successfully wearing contact lenses during a
fitting period without complaint. The process of a contact lens fitting involves many factors;
measuring the cornea, lens design, lens material, optical correction of the eye, quality of
tear productions, color and comfort. To insure a successful fit, lenses should be worn a
significant amount of time. With some patients, modifications to the lens may be necessary
to ensure an accurate fit. Only after several follow-up visits, which finalizes the fit,
comfort and design of the lens will we consider finalizing a “contact lens prescription”.
The continuing evaluation of the fitting characteristics of the lenses is equally important.
Contact lens specifications, if incorrectly transcribed and ordered, may be potentially unsafe
for a patient to wear. Successful, healthy contact lens wear should also include follow-up
visits to insure a proper fit and to review contact lens care procedures.
We are concerned with your visual welfare and are dedicated to the highest level of professional
eye care. If you have any questions regarding a contact lens prescription or any other contact
lens related question, please feel free to as our staff. We cannot be responsible for contact
lenses you elect to purchase elsewhere and cannot validate a prescription for such services
without proper authorization.
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