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A contact lens exam is a specialized vision evaluation that goes beyond a standard eye exam to determine the best contact lenses for your unique eyes. While a regular eye exam assesses your overall eye health and provides a glasses prescription, a contact lens exam includes additional tests to evaluate how lenses will interact with your eye’s surface.
During your contact lens fitting, our eye doctor measures your corneal curvature, evaluates your tear film, and assesses factors like pupil size and lid position. Because contact lenses are considered a medical device, a separate contact lens prescription is required and cannot be derived from your glasses prescription alone.
Types of Contact Lenses We Fit
Visionary Eye Doctors carries a wide variety of contact lenses to address virtually any vision problem or lifestyle need, including soft contact lenses, toric lenses for astigmatism, multifocal contact lenses for presbyopia, rigid gas permeable lenses for sharp visual acuity, scleral contact lenses for keratoconus and severe dry eye, and hybrid contact lenses that combine rigid centers with soft lens comfort.
Consider scheduling a contact lens evaluation if:
Ready to see clearly and comfortably? Schedule your contact lens exam today.
Your contact lens fitting is designed to find the perfect lenses for your eyes and lifestyle:
Step 1: Comprehensive Eye and Vision Evaluation
Your exam begins with a complete assessment of your eye health and visual acuity. Using a slit lamp microscope, your eye doctor examines the front structures of your eye while measuring your precise prescription for correcting any refractive error.
Step 2: Corneal and Tear Film Assessment
Using advanced corneal topography, we map the exact curvature of your eye’s surface. We also evaluate your tear film quality, since healthy tear production is crucial for comfortable contact lens wear and identifying dry eye concerns.
Step 3: Contact Lens Selection and Trial
Based on your exam results and lifestyle needs, your eye doctor recommends the best contact lens options. In most cases, you’ll try lenses the same day and may go home with samples before finalizing your contact lens prescription.
Step 4: Training and Follow-Up Planning
For new contact lens wearers, we provide hands-on training for safe insertion, removal, and everyday care. We’ll schedule your follow-up appointment, typically one to two weeks later, to evaluate how well your new lenses are performing.
What sets us apart is our expertise in fitting patients who have struggled with contact lenses elsewhere. Patients are referred to Dr. Babak Hosseini, Dr. Maliha Saeed, and Dr. Lorena Riveros, our Contact Lens Specialists, from eye care professionals throughout Maryland, DC, Virginia, and other states.
We successfully fit patients with keratoconus, severe dry eye, high astigmatism, post-surgical corneas, and giant papillary conjunctivitis. Contact lens technologies have seen tremendous improvements, and our team offers the latest solutions, including scleral contact lenses and custom rigid gas permeable lenses for even the most challenging cases.
When you choose Visionary Eye Doctors, you’re choosing a practice that combines medical expertise with genuine care. We offer the latest technologies and experience high levels of success, fitting even the most difficult prescriptions. With three convenient locations in Washington, DC, Rockville, and Damascus, expert vision care is always within reach.
How is a contact lens exam different from a regular eye exam?
A comprehensive eye exam evaluates overall eye health and determines your glasses prescription. A contact lens exam includes additional tests like corneal topography and tear film evaluation to fit lenses specifically to your eye’s surface.
Can I wear contact lenses if I have dry eye?
Yes, many patients with dry eye successfully wear contact lenses. Options include daily disposable soft lenses, specialized materials, or scleral contact lenses that maintain moisture against the cornea.
What if I‘ve been told I can’t wear contacts?
Don’t give up! Advances in contact lens technology mean many patients who were previously told they couldn’t wear contacts now have excellent options. Our hard-to-fit specialists have helped countless patients find comfortable, effective lenses.
Stop settling for glasses when you’d rather enjoy the freedom of contact lenses. Whether you’re new to contacts or need a specialist for hard-to-fit eyes, Visionary Eye Doctors is here to help.
Call Visionary Eye Doctors at (301) 591-1763 or contact us online to schedule your contact lens exam.