How do contacts work?
The contact lens rests on the front surface of the eye and like eyeglasses, bends light rays so images are properly focused on the retina. Unlike spectacles, contact lenses follow your eye's natural movement and allow for good peripheral vision.

How can I get contact lenses?
Everyone who wants contact lenses must have a current eye health examination. There will be fitting fees in addition to the standard examination fee. Fitting fees depend on the type of lenses that are necessary. They range from $18 to $120. During your exam we will do the additional testing that is required to determine the size and shape of your cornea, so that your doctor can select the correct size lens for your eye. The fitting fee also includes the follow-up visits required to evaluate the vision with your new lenses and to verify their fit on your eye, making sure your eyes remain healthy.

What is the free test drive?
If you are curious about contact lenses - the way they feel in your eyes or the vision difference from your eyeglasses - ask your doctor or the contact lens technician about a free contact lens test drive. The technician will put them on your eyes, and you may wear them while you are in the office to see if you think that you would be interested in a fitting.

Why do I have to have an eye exam if I don’t need any correction?
A contact lens is a medical device that will be in contact with your cornea for many hours at a time. We have to evaluate the health of your eye and determine its size and shape for a proper fit, just like someone who does need prescription correction.

What types of lenses are available?
There are hundreds of different types of contacts for many different types of eyes. Our doctors evaluate your corneas and combine that information with your prescription to recommend the best lens and wearing schedule for you.

There are several different wearing schedules available:
One Day Disposable
Two Week Replacement
Monthly Replacement
Quarterly Replacement
Yearly Replacement

There are different types of contacts available:
Soft Spherical –Corrects for far or nearsightedness.
Soft Toric –Corrects for regular astigmatism.
Gas Permeable –Corrects for irregular as well as regular refractive errors.
Bifocal –Corrects for near vision as well as distance vision at the same time.
Monovision –An alternative to bifocal contacts where each eye works independently to correct vision for near and far.

What happens after my contact lens training?
After you learn how to insert, remove and care for your new lenses, we will schedule a follow-up visit in approximately a week. At this appointment (which is included in your fitting fee), your vision and the fit of the lenses on your cornea will be evaluated. This is the time that any adjustments for comfort or vision can be made. It is possible that you might be asked to return once again for a final evaluation before you can purchase your lens supply. After your follow-up visits have been completed, your final contact lens prescription is written. At that time you may wish to purchase lenses at the office, on our website, or at the location of your chosing.

How often do I need an eye exam?
Contact lens wearers must have a complete vision and eye health exam to update their contact lens prescription every year.