Contact Lens Exams & Prescriptions
Andover Family Optometry and Winfield Family Optometry carry a full selection of contact lenses for our patients throughout Wichita, Andover, Winfield, and surrounding areas. Our selection includes daily disposable soft contact lenses, multifocal, toric, and colored lenses. No matter how often you wear your lenses, our goal is to fit you with the lenses that best meet your needs.
Finding the Right Lenses for You is Our Top Priority
Not all contact lenses are built the same. Depending on your vision needs and lifestyle, the type of lenses you wear may be different. We offer hard-to-fit contacts for patients with high astigmatism or dry eyes. We have daily disposable, toric, and multifocal contact lenses as an alternative to glasses. Our team will help you find the right lenses for you.
Contact Lens Exams
We know that getting contacts for the first time can be intimidating for some, so we want to share what happens during a contact lens exam and fitting.
Exam
If you would like to wear contact lenses, you will need to have a comprehensive eye exam first to make sure contact lenses are a good option for your vision needs and ensure the proper prescription and fit.
We will begin by discussing your overall eye health history and any vision concerns you’re experiencing. Our doctors will then conduct a series of eye tests and check for glaucoma, examining your retina and optic nerve. Lastly, we will test your vision by utilizing various lenses to see which one best improves your vision.
Choosing Your Contact Lenses
Not all contacts are the same at all. In fact, contact lenses must be chosen carefully to make sure that you’re comfortable wearing them. Our doctors will discuss the various options and brands with you, highlighting the pros and cons of each type. Additionally, they will want to discuss your preferences and lifestyle to determine what kind of lens is best for you. For example, they’ll want to know if you prefer disposable lenses, ones you can wear overnight, etc.
Eye Surface Measurements and Tear Film Evaluation
Your doctor will need to take a series of measurements to ensure your lenses fit correctly and you’re given the right prescription. If you have dry eyes, they will also want to perform a tear film evaluation to make sure you’re an appropriate candidate for contacts.
Fitting
Your doctor will fit you using a set of trial lenses to make sure they align and move appropriately with your eye. They will also check your visual acuity at this point to make sure your prescription is correct.
Follow-Up
Our team will follow up with you, make any necessary changes in fit or materials, and educate you on proper contact lens care to ensure your lenses are taken care of correctly.