Contact Lens Exams

What are contact lens evaluations for?

Writing a contact lens prescription places a certain amount of responsibility for the health of your eyes on the doctor. As a result, your eyes need to be checked annually. As a contact lens wearer, additional tests are done for you that are necessary to make sure your eyes are healthy, that your lenses fit properly, and to ensure that you are seeing as well as possible. Contact lens professional fees are for the extra testing, our doctor’s fitting expertise and the time taken by the staff and doctor each year to properly evaluate your contact lenses.

What types of addition tests are needed?

Corneal topography is one example of a test done for contact lens wearers. With this computerized data we can detect any undesirable changes of the cornea caused by wearing contact lenses. A second test uses a bio-microscope to examine the fit of the contact lens and to assess the quality and quantity of your tears. Thirdly, pupil size is measured. Last, the prescription measurements are done differently than those for glasses. Isn’t this part of my annual exam?

These contact lens related tests are done in addition to the eye examination. These are procedures that only need to be completed for contact lens wearers, not for patients who do not wear contact lenses. Insurance coverage varies for contact lens fees. It depends on your plans coverage. Many insurance plans cover a routine eye exam which determines your glasses prescription and evaluates your eye health. Contact lens services are separate procedures often not covered by insurance.