Thinking about switching to contact lenses or updating your current pair? A contact lens exam is more than just checking your vision. It’s a detailed, personalized appointment designed to ensure your lenses fit properly, feel comfortable, and support your long-term eye health. At Eye Carumba Optometry, we take the time to carefully evaluate your eyes and match you with lenses that suit your prescription, lifestyle, and comfort needs.

A Comprehensive Eye Health Exam Comes First

Before fitting you for contact lenses, your optometrist will perform a comprehensive eye exam. This includes checking your visual acuity, updating your prescription, and evaluating the overall health of your eyes.

Contact lenses sit directly on the surface of your eyes, so it’s important to rule out any conditions - such as dry eye, allergies, or corneal irregularities - that could affect comfort or safety. If you already have an up-to-date glasses prescription, keep in mind that contact lens prescriptions are different and require additional measurements.

Detailed Measurements for a Precise Fit

Your optometrist will take precise measurements to determine the correct size and curvature for your eyes. This may include:

• Measuring the curvature of your cornea
• Evaluating your tear film quality
• Assessing pupil and iris size
• Reviewing your lifestyle and visual needs

These details help ensure the lenses move properly on your eyes, stay centered, and provide clear, stable vision.

Choosing the Right Type of Contact Lenses

There are many types of contact lenses available today. During your fitting, your doctor will discuss which option best suits your needs. Choices may include:

• Daily disposable lenses
• Biweekly or monthly lenses
• Toric lenses for astigmatism
• Multifocal lenses for presbyopia
• Specialty lenses for unique prescriptions or eye conditions

Your work environment, screen time, sports participation, and comfort preferences all play a role in selecting the right lenses.

Trial Lenses and Comfort Evaluation

Once your initial measurements are complete, you’ll try on a pair of trial lenses. After the lenses settle on your eyes, your optometrist will check:

• Lens positioning and movement
• Clarity of vision
• Overall comfort
• Eye response to the lenses

You may wear the trial lenses for a short period in the office so your doctor can evaluate how they perform in real time.

Insertion, Removal, and Care Training

If you’re new to contacts, you’ll receive hands-on training. A member of the Eye Carumba Optometry team will teach you how to:

• Safely insert and remove your lenses
• Clean and store them properly (if not daily disposables)
• Follow recommended wearing schedules
• Recognize signs of irritation or infection

This step ensures you feel confident and comfortable before leaving the office.

Ready to Experience the Freedom of Contact Lenses?

A contact lens exam and fitting is a thorough, personalized process designed to protect your eye health while providing clear, comfortable vision. From detailed measurements to hands-on training and follow-up care, every step is focused on helping you succeed with contact lenses. Whether you’re trying contacts for the first time or looking to update your current lenses, we are here to guide you through the process with expert care and attention.

Schedule your contact lens exam at Eye Carumba Optometry and let us help you find the perfect fit for your eyes and your lifestyle. Visit our office in San Francisco, California, or call (415) 360-6900 to book an appointment today.