Contact Lens Exams & Specialty Fittings
Clear, Comfortable Vision Tailored to Your Eyes
Contact lenses offer freedom, flexibility, and crisp vision—but only when they are properly fit. At Wyomissing Optometric Center, our doctors use advanced technology and precise measurements to ensure every patient receives lenses that are comfortable, safe, and customized to their visual needs.
Whether you’re new to contact lenses or looking to upgrade to a specialty option, our team provides a full range of fittings and solutions for even the most challenging prescriptions.
Why Contact Lens Fitting Matters
Every eye is different. Successful contact lens wear depends on:
- The shape and curvature of your eye
- The health of your cornea and tear film
- Your lifestyle, comfort preferences, and vision requirements
A proper exam ensures lenses fit securely, move correctly, deliver clear vision, and protect long-term ocular health.
What to Expect During Your Contact Lens Exam
Our contact lens evaluation is more detailed than a routine eye exam. It includes:
1. Advanced Corneal Measurements
We use precise tools to map the curvature and shape of the front surface of your eye—critical for choosing the right lens type and size.
2. Tear Film & Ocular Surface Assessment
Because comfort depends on healthy tears, we evaluate your tear quality and quantity. This helps us determine if additional dry eye management or specialty lenses are needed.
3. Lens Recommendation & Fitting
Based on your needs, we select trial lenses and evaluate how they sit, move, and feel on the eye. We never “guess”—every choice is based on data and comfort.
4. Training for New Wearers
If you’re new to contact lenses, don’t worry! We teach you:
- How to insert and remove lenses
- How to clean and store them
- How to build safe wear-time habits
Our goal is to make the process stress-free and confident.
Specialty Contact Lens Options
We offer a complete range of modern lenses, including options for patients who were previously told they “couldn’t wear contacts.”
✓ Daily Disposable Lenses
Maximum convenience, comfort, and hygiene—no cleaning required.
✓ Astigmatism (Toric) Lenses
Stabilized designs that provide crisp, consistent vision.
✓ Multifocal Lenses for Presbyopia
For patients who want clear vision at distance and near without reading glasses.
✓ Extended Wear & Flexible Wear Options
For patients with active lifestyles or demanding work schedules (doctor approval required).
✓ Gas Permeable (RGP) Lenses
Ideal for high prescriptions or patients who need sharper, more precise vision.
✓ Specialty Lenses for Irregular Corneas
We fit lenses for conditions such as:
- Keratoconus
- Post-LASIK or post-surgical corneas
- Corneal scarring
- Pellucid marginal degeneration
- High or complex astigmatism
✓ Scleral Lenses
Large-diameter lenses that vault over the cornea and rest comfortably on the sclera. Excellent for:
- Severe dry eye
- Keratoconus
- Ocular surface disease
- Post-surgical corneas
Contact Lenses for Dry Eye
Many patients struggle with dryness during lens wear. Because we also provide advanced dry eye treatment, our doctors can combine contact lens care with dry eye therapy to maximize comfort:
- Specialty materials for improved moisture retention
- Daily disposables
- Hybrid or scleral lens options
- Meibomian gland treatments (MiBo, LLLT)
- Punctal plugs (if appropriate)
This integrated approach leads to better comfort and longer wear time.
Is a Contact Lens Exam Different From a Regular Eye Exam?
Yes—contact lenses require additional testing and fitting time, and therefore involve a separate fee. This fee covers:
- Lens evaluation
- Trial lenses
- Any follow-up fittings
- Training sessions for new wearers
When to Schedule Your Contact Lens Visit
A contact lens exam is recommended if:
- If it is your time to re-order contact lenses (annually)
- You want to start wearing contacts
- You’re experiencing discomfort with your current lenses
- Your lenses are drying out or causing redness
- You’ve had changes in prescription or medical eye health
- You were previously told you weren’t a candidate—technology has advanced!
Most patients can enjoy comfortable, clear vision with modern lens designs.
Experience Comfortable, Customized Contact Lens Wear
At Wyomissing Optometric Center, we fit lenses for every age, every lifestyle, and every visual need. Our careful, personalized approach ensures you receive lenses that protect your eyes and enhance your daily life.
Schedule your contact lens fitting today and see the difference a tailored approach can make.
