Contact Lens Fitting

The contact lens fitting process at Island Eyecare begins with the optometrist choosing an initial lens based on the patient's prescription, eye shape, and expected wear time. The fit of a contact lens is checked on the eye which is very important since it may feel comfortable but may be inhibiting oxygen from reaching the eye.  The fitting process is complete only after ensuring on the follow up visit that the lens of choice is not only healthy for the eye, but also that the patient is entirely satisfied with the comfort and vision provided by the contact lens.  

 

At Island Eyecare, we provide specialty contact lens fittings to those who require it.  These include fitting multifocal contact lenses which have multiple prescriptions to correct distance, intermediate, and near vision.  As well, rigid gas permeable lenses can be fit to improve vision for patients with various eye diseases such as keratoconus, a disease which causes the cornea to thin thus changing its shape.