Contact Lens Fittings

When you get a new pair of contacts, you always want to be sure they fit comfortably and provide you with the highest quality vision possible. Atlantic Eye Consultants specializes in contact lens fittings for adults and children living in or around Melbourne, Merritt Island, Titusville, Rockledge, and Palm Bay, Florida. The eye doctor's complete eye health and vision assessments to help you find the most suitable contact lenses and measure your eyes to ensure a perfect fit. Call the Atlantic Eye Consultants office nearest you today to schedule contact lens fittings, or book an appointment online.

What are contact lens fittings?

Contact lens fittings include services to ensure that new prescription contact lenses fit comfortably and provide clear vision. A fitting differs from other eye appointments, including visits for prescription eyeglasses.

During a fitting, the Atlantic Eye Consultants team takes additional steps to evaluate your eyes’ health to recommend the most effective contact lens type and brand.

Contact lens fittings are available for adults and teens interested in wearing contacts for the first time and those needing an updated contact lens prescription.

What can I expect during contact lens fittings?

At your contact lens fitting at Atlantic Eye Consultants, the ophthalmology team assesses the health of your eyes. They check for conditions like allergies and dry eye that can interfere with the safe and ongoing use of contact lenses.

The providers also complete vision testing to determine the strength of your contact lens prescription and take measurements of your eye’s surface. They use a keratometer to measure the curvature of your cornea and identify problems like astigmatism.

If you’re a candidate for contact lenses, the team will move forward with fitting you for soft contact lenses during your visit. They use a slit lamp microscope to view the surface of your eye and ensure the lens fits well.

If you need a specialized prescription, your provider orders your lenses, and you return for a fitting. When you wear contacts for the first time, you’re also instructed on how often to wear them to get used to them and how to care for them.

Which contact lenses are a good fit for me?

Contact lenses don’t offer a one-size-fits-all solution. The Atlantic Eye Consultations team will help you make the best decisions based on your vision needs and eye health.

They offer a range of contact lens solutions, including:

Soft lenses

Soft lenses are made of a flexible plastic material that allows oxygen to circulate through the eye. Various soft lens styles, including daily wear, extended wear, and disposable contacts, are available.

Rigid gas permeable (RGP) lenses

RGP lenses, made of durable materials, provide sharper, clearer vision, especially for people with astigmatism and other corneal conditions.

Call Atlantic Eye Consultants today to schedule contact lens fittings for yourself or your child, or book a consultation online.