With monovision, one eye wears a contact for distance vision; the other eye wears one for near. Some patients may function even better with a contact lens in one eye only. There are many factors involved in choosing the best contact lens for each patient, and things can change in as little as a few months.
Well, then your current contact lenses will be evaluated on your eyes to ensure they still fit well and are not causing any eye damage. Is it time to try contacts or update your fitting? Contact us today to schedule a fitting eye exam. Call Trust the specialists at Relf EyeCare to take care of all your vision needs. Hours: Monday - Friday: am - pm Phone: By Kayla Bechthold.
In EyeCare Blog. If you are experiencing discomfort or dryness in your eyes you should visit your eye doctor as soon as possible. Your eye doctor may decide to try a different lens, a different contact lens disinfecting solution or to try an adjustment in your wearing schedule.
The Importance of a Comprehensive Eye Exam Whether or not you have vision problems, it is important to have your eyes checked regularly to ensure they are healthy and that there are no signs of a developing eye condition. The Contact Lens Consultation The contact lens industry is always developing new innovations to make contacts more comfortable, convenient and accessible.
Contact Lens Fitting One size does not fit all when it comes to contact lenses. Here are some of the measurements your eye doctor will take for a contact lens fitting: Corneal Curvature In order to assure that the fitting curve of the lens properly fits the curve of your eye, your doctor will measure the curvature of the cornea or front surface of the eye.
Pupil or Iris Size Your eye doctor may measure the size of your pupil or your iris the colored area of your eye with an instrument called a biomicroscope or slit lamp or manually with a ruler or card. Tear Film Evaluation One of the most common problems affecting contact lens wear is dry eyes. Contact Lens Trial and Prescription After deciding which pair of lenses could work best with your eyes, the eye doctor may have you try on a pair of lenses to confirm the fit and comfort before finalizing and ordering your lenses.
Follow-up Your eye doctor may request that you schedule a follow-up appointment to check that your contact lenses are fitting properly and that your eyes are adjusting properly.
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She ended up treating me like a child, attempting to guilt me into doing the test, threatening me because I had signed a permission form, and essentially insulting me. Because of that, I had put off getting my eyes checked for about 4 years. At TSO in San Marcos, they used equipment that meant I would not have to have my pupils dilated or numbed -- no eyedrops. Just a camera to take a photo of the back of my eye and a little gauge thing that felt like little more than a hair in my eye.
I was still twitchy about it, but the technician was very patient with me and even laughed with me when I started laughing at myself rather than threatening or insulting me.
Stansfield also very clearly explained the results of all the tests and what everything was, so I felt fully informed about the health of my eyes when I left. I will definitely be going back -- and not putting it off another 4 years, either.
Well the Staff was very friendly and made sure my daughter and I were comfortable. He spoke in simple terms and made me feel he was passionate about finding the right prescription for us Diagnostic contact lens examination Prescribing contact lenses involves a consideration of your lifestyle and your preferences regarding contact lenses. Corneal curvature vs. Diagnostic contact lenses In most cases, diagnostic contact lenses will be used to help determine the prescription.
Follow-up examinations to maintain good eye health Your contact lens treatment program might involve a number of follow-up examinations so your doctor can confirm the lenses are maintaining good eye health. Your contact lens prescription After confirming that a particular contact lens provides good comfort and vision, your doctor will then be able to write a final contact lens prescription for you.
Regular contact lens examinations Regardless of how often or how long you wear your contact lenses, your eyes should be examined on a regular basis to make sure your that you are not developing any contact lens-induced complications. Schedule an Eye Exam. Read Our Reviews. Join Our Team.
Stansfield was such a pleasant and gentle doctor who communicates well, and his staff were amazingly patient and thorough. Thanks y'all!! Dear Staff of Dr.
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