Opticians look at a variety of criteria to determine the type of eye correction you need. Your optician will discuss with you the relative benefits of glasses and contact lenses based on your prescription and lifestyle.
Contact lens eye test or fitting
What is a contact lens eye test or contact lens fitting?
During a contact lens eye test or fitting, your optician will undertake a variety of tests to determine your specific eye or vision correction needs.
In addition to determining the prescription, the checks that are commonly performed include measuring the curvature of your eye, checking the surface of the eyes and the tear quality, as well as evaluating the overall eye health. The next step will be to recommend a lens and place it on the eye to determine whether the fitting, comfort and vision are all optimal.
How does a contact lens test differ from a regular eye test?
A contact lens fitting or test involves assessing your suitability to wear contact lenses and discussing with you the type of lens most suitable for your eyes and that will best suit your lifestyle.
How do they check that contact lenses are right for me?
In addition to a normal sight test or eye examination, your optician will look at a variety of criteria to assess your ability to wear contact lenses and take this, as well as your lifestyle needs in to account, when recommending the type of lens most appropriate for you.
Are any of the tests in a contact lens fitting uncomfortable or painful?
For most people, soft contact lenses are significantly more comfortable, at first, than rigid gas permeable lenses and after a few minutes will be hardly aware of them being in their eyes.