Just as the human body comes in many shapes and sizes, so do our eyes. Due to these variations and other issues, contact lenses can be challenging to fit. Nevertheless, most patients receive lenses that fit correctly following a careful set of steps your optometrist uses during the contact lens exam and fitting process. If you live in the Havertown, PA, area and are looking for an optometrist near you, consider our team at The Eye Doctors.
Why Contact Lenses Can Be Hard to Fit
Contact lenses can be hard to fit because of the shape and curvature of the eyes and the size of the cornea, pupil, and iris. Other factors include dry eyes or the inability of some people's eyes to produce a sufficient quality and quantity of tears. Finally, the patient's lifestyle, including his occupation and other activities, can make certain contact lens materials more or less appropriate for that patient.
The Contact Lens Exam and Fitting Process
During the exam and fitting process, your optometrist takes precise physical measurements of your eyes to ensure your contact lenses rest comfortably on your corneas. The tests may include the measurements mentioned below.
Cornea Shape and Curvature. We will measure the shape of your cornea to make sure your contacts are the right size.
Pupil or Iris Size. Your optometrist measures your pupil and iris size to identify the right contact lenses for you.
Tear Film. We may seek to determine whether you have dry eyes and its severity. The measurement may suggest contact lenses are not for you or that you need a particular lens type, sometimes called dry eye contacts.
Using the test results, you will be given several trial contact lenses to test how they feel. If all goes well, you’ll receive your ordinary contact lenses when they are ready.
Get Contact Lenses, Dry Eye Contacts, and Optometrist Services from an Eye Doctor Near You
If you are looking for an eye doctor near you in the Havertown, PA, area, for contacts lenses or other vision care, call The Eye Doctors team today at (610)-449-5051. Contact us for contact lenses, dry eye contacts, and optometrist services from our eye care team.
