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A routine eye exam evaluates your vision and overall eye health and provides a glasses prescription when needed. A contact lens exam adds measurements of the front of your eye and a lens fitting, because a contact lens sits directly on your eye. Both are needed for a contact lens prescription.
No. Glasses and contact lens prescriptions are different. Glasses sit a short distance from your eyes, while contacts rest right on them, so a contact lens prescription also includes the lens brand, size and curve. You will need a contact lens fitting to get one.
No. In the U.S., you need a valid contact lens prescription from an eye doctor to buy contacts. The exam makes sure your lenses fit safely and comfortably, because poorly fitting lenses can lead to discomfort, infection or damage to your eyes.
Contacts are a fantastic option for most people. But we don’t generally recommend them to patients who have conditions like severe dry eye syndrome, an eye infection, or corneal disease. But to know for sure whether contact lenses would work for you, you’ll need a contact lens exam.
Yes, many people with astigmatism or dry eyes can wear contact lenses comfortably with the right fit and lens type. Options may include toric lenses for astigmatism or specialty lenses, such as scleral lenses, for certain patients with dry eye. Dr. Adeleke will evaluate your eye health and recommend the options best suited to your needs.
