What happens at a follow up appointment for contact lenses?

Typically, we’ll assess the lens characteristics including deposition, the contact-ocular surface relationship, and ocular health after the same lens has been worn on the eye for a given period of time.

How long does a contact lens health check take?

It depends on the patient, but a young, healthy person with no apparent problems should take around 20 minutes. Someone older, perhaps with high blood pressure, diabetes, glaucoma or other ailments can take much longer.

What is a contact lens assessment?

A contact lens assessment is the name given to the procedure in which you undergo an eye test followed by a contact lens fitting. It may sound daunting but it is a straightforward process which ensures that you are fitted with lenses which are suitable for you.

What happens after contact lens trial?

After testing, your optometrist will provide a unique contact lens prescription for your eyes. This will differ to a prescription for glasses, as a contact lens exam specifically measures for lenses that sit directly on your eye – rather than 12 or so millimetres away.

Do they dilate your eyes for a contact exam?

Dilation is often a normal part of an eye exam for people who wear glasses or contacts. But if you’re young and your eyes are healthy, you may not need it every time. Your doctor also may be able to use other methods to check your retina without dilating your eyes, but they may not work as well.

What is a follow-up eye appointment?

Diagnostic or follow-up eye exam: If your eye doctor finds any problems during a comprehensive eye exam, they may ask you to come back for a follow-up eye exam so they can run additional vision tests.

How long should I leave my contact lenses out before an eye test?

If going for a regular eye exam, it is important for you to remember to take out your contact lenses at least two hours before the exam or you can choose to wear your glasses that day. While getting an eye exam, some people will opt to go ahead and get fitted for new contacts as well.

Do I need to be tested for contact lenses?

Do you need an eye test? As long as you have a valid eye prescription that’s within the expiry date, you won’t need another eye test to get contact lenses. If you haven’t had a test in a while, it’s easy to book an eye appointment online.

How do you test contacts?

Contact Lens Trial and Prescription The doctor or assistant would insert the lenses and keep them in for 15-20 minutes before the doctor exams the fit, movement and tearing in your eye. If after the fitting, the lenses appear to be a good fit, your eye doctor will order the lenses for you.

Why are my trial contacts blurry?

Some blurriness is common for new contact lens wearers. The distortion usually results from dryness. To counteract the moisture loss, talk to your eye care practitioner about medicated eye drops or pick up over-the-counter drops from your favourite drugstore. Do not drive or bike while experiencing blurry vision.

What is the difference between trial contacts and regular contacts?

Trial contact lenses are designed to be temporary lenses you can wear to determine how a particular prescription works for you. Trial lenses are not intended for prolonged use. Instead, they’re a tool that your doctor can use to find the correct fit and prescription for your needs.

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