At Bell Vision our doctors specialize in contact lenses and are leading practitioners in this field. Contact lenses are small, thin discs that are worn on the surface of the eye to correct refractive errors, such as nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism. They can also be used to improve vision in people with presbyopia, a condition that causes difficulty seeing things up close.

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A contact lens eye exam is performed by an eye doctor to determine if you are a good candidate for contact lenses. The exam will include a discussion of your eye health, your lifestyle, and your vision needs. Your eye doctor will also perform a series of tests to measure the shape and size of your eyes, your tear film production, and your corneal topography. This information will be used to determine the best type of contact lenses for you and to prescribe the correct contact lens prescription.

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A contact lens evaluation is an important step in the process of getting fitted for contact lenses. It is important to be honest with your eye doctor about your eye health and your lifestyle so that they can make the best recommendations for you. If you are considering getting contact lenses, we encourage you to schedule an appointment with our eye doctor to discuss the evaluation process.

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Here are some of the things that your eye doctor will do during a contact lens evaluation:

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• Ask you about your eye health: Your eye doctor will ask you about your family history of eye disease, any previous eye injuries or surgeries, and any current eye problems.

• Perform a vision test: Your eye doctor will perform a vision test to measure your refractive error, which is the degree of your nearsightedness, farsightedness, or astigmatism.

• Measure the shape and size of your eyes: Your eye doctor will use a special device to measure the shape and size of your eyes. This information will be used to determine the best type of contact lenses for you.

• Measure your tear film production: Your eye doctor will use a special strip to measure the amount of tears that you produce. This information will be used to determine if you are at risk for dry eye, which is a common problem for contact lens wearers.

• Perform a corneal topography: Your eye doctor will use a special device to create a map of your cornea. This information will be used to determine the best type of contact lenses for you and to prescribe the correct contact lens prescription.

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After your eye doctor has completed the evaluation, they will discuss their findings with you and make recommendations for the best type of contact lenses for you. If you are a good candidate for contact lenses, your eye doctor will prescribe the correct contact lens prescription and fit you for your new lenses.

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