At St. Clair Eye Clinic, contact lens fittings go well beyond selecting a prescription. Our fittings are designed to match the unique shape of your eyes, your vision needs, and how you use your eyes day to day.
Whether you are new to contacts or switching lens types, fittings focus on comfort, clarity, and long-term eye health. Options may include daily, biweekly, or monthly lenses, as well as specialty designs for astigmatism, presbyopia, or dry eye. The goal is reliable vision with lenses that feel natural and perform consistently.
A professional contact lens fitting plays a direct role in protecting your eye health over time. Lenses that do not fit correctly can reduce oxygen flow to the cornea, disrupt the tear film, and increase the risk of irritation, inflammation, or infection.
A proper fitting helps prevent issues such as dryness, redness, fluctuating vision, and lens intolerance that often develop with off-the-shelf or outdated prescriptions. It also ensures your lenses support healthy wearing habits as your eyes change with age, screen use, or medical conditions.
Booking a contact lens fitting is recommended whenever your vision needs, comfort, or eye health change. You should consider scheduling an appointment if you notice any of the following:
Addressing these signs early helps maintain comfortable wear and reduces the risk of longer-term eye irritation or vision issues.
Contact lens fittings at St. Clair Eye Clinic are guided by experienced medical optometrists and supported by advanced diagnostic technology that goes well beyond basic measurements. Dr. Neel Vyas brings decades of clinical experience managing complex vision needs, ocular surface conditions, and specialty lens cases, allowing fittings to be tailored with a higher level of precision and clinical insight.
When it comes to contact lenses, small details matter. High-resolution corneal imaging, tear film evaluation, and real-time lens assessment help ensure each lens supports eye health, comfort, and stable vision. Our thorough approach reduces trial and error and leads to more reliable, long-term wear outcomes.
There are a number of things to consider in terms of wearing and caring for contact lenses. Your optometrist will go over best practices for use. These may include:
If you already wear contact lenses and have an updated prescription from us, you can re-order your lenses easily online. Brands we carry include:
A contact lens fitting is a structured, clinical appointment focused on accuracy, comfort, and long-term eye health. During your visit, you can expect the following steps:
Each step is designed to ensure your lenses perform reliably in real-world conditions.
Yes. Contact lenses sit directly on the eye, so proper fit is essential for comfort, clear vision, and eye health. A fitting ensures the lens matches your eye shape and supports safe oxygen flow.
Your eyes are examined, precise measurements are taken, and trial lenses are evaluated on your eyes to confirm fit, movement, and visual performance before finalizing a prescription.
You cannot safely fit yourself for contact lenses. Online or self-selected lenses do not account for corneal shape, tear quality, or lens positioning, which can lead to irritation or injury.
Dilation is not always required. It may be used if your optometrist needs a clearer view of eye health or if other concerns are identified during the exam.
Most fittings take 30 to 60 minutes, depending on whether you are new to contacts or require specialty lenses.
Severe dry eye, active infections, untreated eye disease, or poor compliance with hygiene and wear schedules may limit contact lens eligibility.
Briefly closing your eyes is fine, but sleeping in contacts not approved for extended wear increases the risk of irritation and infection.
People with chronic eye infections, significant corneal conditions, or those unable to maintain proper lens care may be advised to avoid contact lenses.