Contact Lens Exams in Cranbrook, BC
A contact lens exam goes beyond your glasses prescription. It evaluates your vision, the health of your eyes, and how lenses sit on your eyes, so we can recommend lenses that are comfortable, stable, and right for the way you live.
Contact Lens Exams Provide a More Personalized Fit
Your glasses prescription is only one part of finding the right contact lenses. Because contact lenses sit directly on the surface of your eyes, additional measurements and assessments are needed to determine which lenses will provide the best combination of comfort, stability, and clear vision.
A contact lens exam helps us evaluate how your eyes work with contact lenses while ensuring they remain a healthy option for your vision correction.
Every Contact Lens Recommendation Begins with a Comprehensive Evaluation
Before recommending contact lenses, we take time to understand your vision needs, daily activities, and previous experience with contact lenses. We also assess the health of your eyes and gather the measurements needed to determine which lens design is most appropriate.
Your appointment begins with detailed pre-testing performed by our clinical team before you meet with your optometrist. This gives your doctor a more complete picture of your eyes from the start, allowing the eye examination to focus on both your visual needs and lens suitability.
Your contact lens exam may include evaluating:
- Your current vision prescription
- The health of the front surface of your eyes
- How contact lenses fit your eyes
- Your comfort while wearing lenses
- Which lens design best suits your vision and lifestyle
Throughout your appointment, your optometrist will explain the findings and answer your questions so you can make informed decisions about your vision.
Successful contact lens wear depends on both the lenses you choose and the health of your eyes.
If your vision changes, your current lenses become uncomfortable, or your eyes no longer tolerate contact lenses as well as they once did, a contact lens exam allows us to reassess your eyes and determine whether a different lens design may better support your vision.
If dry eye symptoms are affecting your comfort, we can also evaluate your eye health and discuss appropriate care based on your individual needs.
Your eyes and vision naturally change over time. Regular contact lens exams allow us to monitor those changes, update your prescription when needed, and confirm that your lenses continue to fit properly and support healthy eyes.
Keeping your contact lens prescription current also helps ensure you continue to receive the vision correction and comfort you expect.
Find Contact Lenses That Fit Your Life
Whether you are considering contact lenses for the first time or looking for a more comfortable solution, we are here to help you find lenses that fit your eyes, your prescription, and the way you live.
Request a contact lens exam to learn which options are best suited to your vision and long-term eye health.
Our most popular option. Soft lenses are comfortable from day one and available in daily, bi-weekly, and monthly wearing schedules to suit your routine.
If you need reading glasses alongside your contacts, multifocal lenses let you see clearly at near, intermediate, and far distances, without switching between pairs.
Designed for patients with astigmatism, toric lenses provide stable, clear vision throughout the day by staying correctly positioned on the eye.
Request a Contact Lens Exam
Our eye clinic is here to help you find contact lenses that fit comfortably and support your vision. Contact us to schedule your contact lens exam and explore options that fit your individual needs.
Clear, Comfortable Contact Lens Wear Starts Here
A contact lens exam is the first step toward finding lenses that fit your eyes, support your prescription, and suit your lifestyle. Our team is here to help you make an informed choice with confidence.