Contact Lens Exams FAQs

The first step toward obtaining contact lenses is scheduling a contact lens exam. If you live in the Bakersfield, CA, area, you can come to Innovative Eye Care for your contact lens exam. These FAQs from our Bakersfield, CA, optometrist explain more about contact lens exams and fittings.

What Is a Contact Lens Exam?

Contact lens exams are performed by eye care specialists to determine a person's eligibility for contact lens use. A contact lens exam will also determine what size and type of contacts you need to meet your visual acuity needs.

Contact lenses aren’t for everyone. If you have certain visual problems or eye health conditions, you may be ineligible for contacts. After evaluating your eye health and visual acuity, your Bakersfield optometrist can determine if contacts are a good choice for you.

What Occurs During a Contact Lens Exam?

We'll perform a visual acuity exam to determine your contact lens prescription. We'll also check your eye health to ensure you have no diseases or eye conditions that exclude you from wearing contacts. Your eye health and prescription will help determine the type of contacts you can use to improve your vision. Our Bakersfield optometrist will also measure your eyes to determine what size of contacts you need.

What Is a Contact Lens Fitting?

If you’ve never worn contacts before, we’ll schedule a contact lens fitting to ensure your contacts fit properly and function as they should. We’ll show you how to insert and remove your contacts and instruct you on their care. We’ll provide you with a trial set of contacts to wear for a week to 10 days to ensure they work well for you before ordering a permanent pair.

Do Contact Lens Prescriptions Need to Be Updated?

Like eyeglass prescriptions, you need to regularly update your contact lens prescription to ensure you’re seeing as well as you should. Your Bakersfield optometrist will schedule a new exam and prescription when needed to help you maintain optimal vision.

See Your Bakersfield Optometrist for Contact Lens Consultation 

To schedule a contact lens exam and fitting, contact Innovative Eye Care in Bakersfield, CA, at 661-213-3310 today.