Getting contacts isn’t as simple as turning your glasses prescription into a pair of lenses. Because contacts sit directly on your eyes, getting the fit right matters for your vision and eye health. Dr. Taylor Randich provides contact lens exams and fittings in Harrisburg to help you find lenses that fit comfortably, provide clear vision, and work for your life.
Contact Lens Exams in Harrisburg, NC
A Contact Lens Prescription Starts With the Right Fit
A contact lens can have the right prescription and still be the wrong lens for your eyes. Our Harrisburg eye doctor also considers corneal shape, eye health, lens design, comfort, and how you plan to wear them. Those details help her choose a lens that not only sharpens your vision but also fits properly and feels comfortable in everyday life.
What Are You Looking For?
Eye Exam FAQs
Yes. Your glasses and contact lens prescriptions are different because the two forms of vision correction sit in different positions relative to your eyes.
The time needed depends on your eyes, prescription, lens type, and whether you’re new to contacts. First-time wearers may need additional time for insertion and removal training, while more complex or specialty fittings can require a different process.
Absolutely. If you’re new to contact lenses, we’ll teach you how to insert and remove them safely and give you time to practice. We’ll also explain how to care for your lenses and follow the appropriate replacement schedule.
Your contact lens exam schedule depends on your eye health, prescription, lenses, and individual needs. Regular evaluations allow Dr. Randich to make sure your prescription remains appropriate and your eyes continue to respond well to contact lens wear.
Vision benefits vary by plan, including coverage for contact lens exams, fittings, and materials. Contact Clear & Company Eye Care with your vision insurance information, and our team can help you understand the benefits available through your plan.
Contact Lens Exams Vs. Regular Eye Exams
Think of your comprehensive eye exam as the foundation and your contact lens fitting as the next layer. Your regular exam tells us how your eyes are doing and what vision correction you need.
The contact lens portion adds measurements, lens selection, and an evaluation of how the contacts actually sit and move on your eyes.
What Happens During a Contact Lens Fitting?
A good contact lens fitting is part measurement, part evaluation, and part conversation. We want to know how the lenses fit your eyes, how well you see through them, and how you plan to wear them.
Get to Know Your Eyes
We start by looking at your eye health, prescription, and contact lens history. If you’ve worn contacts before, tell us what worked and what didn’t. Comfort problems and previous fitting challenges can be useful information.
Take the Right Measurements
The shape and size of your eyes help us determine which contact lenses may fit appropriately. We have advanced corneal topography to create a detailed 3D map of the corneal surface for a more precise fitting.
Find the Right Lens
Next, we consider your prescription, eye health, measurements, lifestyle, and visual needs to select an appropriate lens design.
Fit & Vision Check
Once the lenses are on your eyes, we look at how they position and move and check how clearly you can see through them.
Fine-Tune When Needed
The first lens we try isn’t always the final answer, and that’s okay. Contact lens fitting can involve trying another design, adjusting the prescription, or checking again after you’ve worn them.
First Time Contact Lens Wearer?
Nobody expects you to walk in already knowing how to put a contact lens on your eye. If this is your first pair, we’ll teach you what you need to know and give you time to practice before you’re expected to manage your contacts at home.
Different eyes call for different lenses. Clear & Company Eye Care offers contact lens options for a range of prescriptions and lifestyles, including daily disposable and reusable soft lenses, toric contacts for astigmatism, and multifocal contacts. When conventional contacts aren’t enough, Dr. Randich also provides specialty contact lens fittings.
Ready to Find Your Contacts?
Whether this is your first pair of contacts or you’re ready to find something that works better than what you’ve worn before, we’ll help you through the process. Schedule a contact lens exam in Harrisburg with Dr. Randich at Clear & Company Eye Care. We’ll explain your options and help you find lenses that fit your eyes and your life.