| Fitting contact lenses has become a key part of this practice. By keeping up with the latest materials and designs available, selecting the most appropriate care system, determining an accurate assessment of each patient’s ocular conditions and visual needs, and by patient persistence, even the most difficult of fits can be successfully achieved.
Wearing contact lenses carries risks depending on the type of lens worn, the care system used, and the length of wearing time. Complications range from mild, transient stinging and superficial eye redness to sight threatening corneal ulcers with possible permanent scarring. Complying with proper lens care techniques and follow-up recommendations can stop the onset of any problems or allow their detection at an early stage.
We believe that placing a “foreign material” on the eye disrupts the “natural” habitat and creates potential for problems. These problems can be avoided or minimized by a conservative fitting approach.
This approach includes:
Controlled Wearing Schedule
Patient Education
Chemical Free Care Systems
Follow up
A good contact lens fit begins with a thorough eye evaluation to
insure the most up to date Rx, and to rule out any pre-existing
conditions that could interfere with contact lens wear.
We will follow-up the initial fit to promote healthy long term wear.
Any required changes in fit or materials will be made to achieve
the best fit possible.
All patients will be taught proper care of their contact lenses,
and possible consequences should this care be ignored.
Long-term follow-up will be urged to monitor the condition of the
contact lens, that proper lens hygiene is being maintained, and that
updates in contact lens care can be made.
We are committed to staying current with improvements in contact
lens materials, care systems, and fitting techniques.
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