Contact Lens Evaluation
At Silo Eye Care, our contact lens exams are tailored to your unique vision needs, eye health, and daily routine. We take precise measurements and evaluate the health of your ocular surface to ensure your lenses provide clear, comfortable vision and support long-term eye health. From first-time wearers to experienced contact lens users, we focus on finding the most comfortable and effective contact lens options for your individual needs.
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Benefits of Contact lens
Natural, Unobstructed vision
Contact lenses provide a wider, more natural field of view compared to glasses, making them a preferred choice for patients seeking seamless vision correction.
Freedom to Live Actively
Whether you're exercising, traveling, or simply on the go, contact lenses stay comfortably in place without slipping, fogging, or getting in the way, making them an excellent choice for an active lifestyle.
Clear Vision for Nearly Every Prescription
Today's advanced contact lenses can effectively correct nearsightedness, farsightedness, astigmatism, and presbyopia, offering exceptional comfort and sharp, reliable vision for a wide range of visual needs.
Personalized to Fit Your Lifestyle
Contact lenses are available in various types, including daily, monthly, and extended wear options, making it easy to find a solution that fits your specific needs and routine.
Designed for Your Eyes, Step by Step
Every eye is unique, and so is every contact lens fit. During your exam, we’ll take precise measurements, evaluate your eye health, and help you find lenses that feel comfortable and support clear vision. Here’s what the process looks like step by step.
Comprehensive Eye Exam & Vision Evaluation
Your contact lens journey begins with a comprehensive eye exam designed to understand your vision, eye health, and unique visual needs. We evaluate focusing ability, eye coordination, depth perception, color vision, peripheral vision, and pupil response while reviewing your medical history and lifestyle preferences. For current contact lens wearers, we take the time to understand your previous experience, what you liked, what could be improved, and how we can customize your lens selection for greater comfort, convenience, and confidence.
Advanced Contact Lens Measurements
Every eye is unique, which is why precise measurements are essential for a successful contact lens fit. We carefully evaluate the curvature of your cornea, measure pupil size, assess your tear film, and take other key measurements to determine which contact lenses will provide the best fit, comfort, and visual performance.
Personalized Lens Selection
Using your measurements and prescription, we'll recommend contact lenses tailored to your lifestyle and visual needs. Whether you spend long hours at a computer, enjoy an active lifestyle, need multifocal lenses, or have astigmatism, we'll help you find the right option.You'll then try on a pair of diagnostic contact lenses while your doctor evaluates the fit, movement, comfort, and clarity of your vision. Any necessary adjustments are made to ensure your lenses provide stable vision and exceptional all-day comfort.
Contact Lens Training
If you're new to contact lenses, we'll guide you through the entire process with personalized, hands-on instruction. Our team will teach you how to:
- Insert and remove your contact lenses safely
- Clean and care for reusable lenses
- Follow the recommended wearing schedule
- Handle your lenses with confidence
- Maintain healthy contact lens habits for long-term comfort
You'll have plenty of time to practice until you feel comfortable and confident before leaving our office.
Final Prescription & Follow-Up
Once we've confirmed that your contact lenses fit comfortably and provide clear, stable vision, we'll finalize your prescription. In some cases, a brief follow-up visit may be recommended to ensure your lenses continue to fit and perform as expected.Many contact lenses are available for purchase directly through our office, making it easy to leave with the lenses you need and start enjoying clear, comfortable vision.
Lens Care Essentials
Starting contact lenses can feel intimidating at first, but proper training helps ensure a comfortable and successful transition. Our team will provide personalized, step-by-step guidance on how to safely handle, insert, remove, and care for your contact lenses. We will take the time to answer questions, demonstrate helpful techniques, and provide practical tips to build confidence with your new lenses.
During your contact lens training, we will help you:
Practice inserting and removing your lenses with one-on-one guidance until you feel comfortable.
Learn proper cleaning, storage, and replacement schedules to keep your eyes healthy.
Receive practical advice for wearing contacts comfortably at work, during exercise, while traveling, and throughout your daily routine.
Answer any questions or concerns after your appointment
Recommended Contact Lens Brands
Your vision and eye health come first, which is why we carefully recommend only the contact lens brands we trust.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Find answers about contact lens evaluations, safety, and what to expect.
A first-time contact lens fitting typically takes 45–60 minutes in addition to your comprehensive eye exam. This includes measurements, trial lens fitting, evaluation of comfort and vision, and training on insertion and removal for new wearers. For toric, multifocal, or scleral lenses, additional time and follow-up visits may be needed before the prescription is finalized. If you are an established wearer and simply need an updated prescription, exams are usually quicker.
A contact lens evaluation can often be completed during your comprehensive eye exam; however, additional time is needed to gather specialized measurements and evaluate the health of your eyes for contact lens wear. This includes assessing the shape of the cornea, tear film quality, and overall comfort factors to determine the best contact lens option for your vision needs. Contact lens prescriptions are issued separately from glasses prescriptions and follow their own expiration timeline. If you are interested in wearing contact lenses, please let our team know when scheduling your appointment so we can ensure adequate time is reserved for a complete evaluation.
Contact lenses are available for patients with astigmatism, called toric lenses. These lenses are designed to provide clear, stable vision and are commonly prescribed based on your specific prescription and eye measurements.
Many patients with dry eye can still wear contact lenses comfortably. During your exam, we'll carefully evaluate your tear film and the surface of your eyes to determine the best lens option for your unique needs. From daily disposable lenses to moisture-rich and specialty designs, we'll recommend contact lenses that maximize comfort while supporting your long-term eye health.
That’s completely okay, most first-time wearers learn quickly. We’ll take the timeguide you step-by-step through insertion, removal, and care during your visit and make sure you feel comfortable before you leave.
Yes, many vision insurance plans include contact lens benefits. Coverage varies by plan, and our team can help you understand your benefits and apply them toward your contact lens purchase.
Vision That Fits You
Your eyes deserve a personalized approach to vision correction. Book your contact lens evaluation and discover all-day comfort and clarity.