Our eye doctors offer contact lens exams and fittings at our six locations to help you choose lenses that match your prescription and visual needs.
Contact Lens Exams & Fittings in Greater New Haven & the Connecticut Shoreline
A Contact Lens Exam Helps You Find Lenses That Fit Your Eyes
Contact lenses rest directly on your eye's surface. Their size, shape, and material can affect how they fit and feel.
A contact lens fitting helps determine which lenses best fit your eyes and match your prescription. It also gives you a chance to discuss your wearing habits, comfort, and any difficulties you have experienced with contact lenses.
Our eye doctors offer fittings for patients considering contact lenses and those who need their existing lenses reassessed.
Your Glasses Prescription Does Not Include Everything Needed for Contact Lenses
An eyeglasses prescription determines the lens power needed to correct your vision at a distance from your eyes. Contact lenses sit directly on the eye, so additional fitting information is required.
Contact Lens Prescriptions Include Lens Fit & Specifications
A contact lens prescription identifies the lens parameters appropriate for your eyes. These can include lens power, base curve, diameter, and the prescribed lens brand or material.
A fitting helps establish the specifications needed for your contact lenses rather than relying on your glasses prescription alone.
Eye Health Matters When Choosing Contact Lenses
Contact lenses interact directly with your eye's surface and tear film. Dryness, irritation, or other eye health concerns may affect lens comfort and suitability.
An eye doctor can assess whether contact lenses are appropriate and whether changes to your current lenses should be considered.
First-Time Contact Lens Wearers Need a Professional Fitting
If you have only worn glasses, a contact lens fitting is the first step toward finding lenses suitable for your eyes.
Your prescription, eye health, and intended wearing habits help determine which options may be appropriate. A fitting also gives you an opportunity to raise questions about comfort, lens wear, and proper care.
Contact lenses are not suitable for every patient or every prescription. A professional assessment helps establish the next steps.
Discomfort or Blurry Vision May Mean Your Contact Lenses Need Reassessment
Contact lenses that previously felt comfortable may become less suitable as your prescription, tear film, or eye health changes.
You may need a contact lens assessment if you notice:
- Persistent dryness or irritation while wearing lenses
- Blurry or fluctuating vision
- Lenses that feel uncomfortable or move excessively
- Increasing difficulty wearing lenses for your usual activities
- Changes in your prescription or visual needs
- Redness or discomfort associated with contact lens wear
What We Assess During a Contact Lens Fitting
Your Contact Lens Prescription
Contact lenses sit directly on your eyes, so their prescription differs from your glasses prescription. We assess your vision to help determine the lens power needed for clear sight.
Your Eye Shape & Lens Fit
Contact lenses need to sit and move appropriately on your eyes. Lens curvature, diameter, and fit are important considerations when determining which lenses may be suitable.
Your Eye Health & Tear Film
The condition of your eye's surface and tear film can affect contact lens comfort. Dryness or irritation may influence which lenses are appropriate for you.
Your Vision & Comfort With Contact Lenses
A suitable contact lens needs to provide clear vision and fit well. Your eye doctor considers how the lenses perform and feel when assessing whether they're suitable.
Schedule a Contact Lens Exam or Fitting Near You
If you are considering contact lenses, need an updated prescription, or have concerns about your current lenses, a professional fitting can help determine the next steps.
Our eye doctors offer contact lens exams and fittings at six locations across Greater New Haven and the Connecticut Shoreline. Choose your preferred office to arrange an appointment.
A comprehensive eye exam assesses your vision and eye health. A contact lens fitting focuses on determining appropriate contact lens specifications and evaluating how the lenses fit your eyes.
A contact lens fitting may involve additional assessments beyond those included in a routine eye examination.
Yes, if you are considering contact lenses for the first time. A glasses prescription does not contain all the information needed to prescribe contact lenses.
No. Contact lenses require a separate prescription containing the appropriate lens specifications.
The appropriate schedule depends on your eye health, prescription, and contact lens needs. Your eye doctor can recommend when your lenses should be reassessed.
Some people with dry eye may be able to wear contact lenses, but suitability depends on their symptoms and eye health. An examination can help determine whether contact lens wear is appropriate.
Contact lens discomfort may be related to dryness, lens fit, changes in your eyes, or other factors. Remove uncomfortable lenses and seek professional assessment, particularly if symptoms persist.
Yes. We offer online contact lens ordering through a third-party platform. You will need to meet the platform's prescription requirements.
Appointments are preferred. Contact your preferred location to ask about fitting availability and arrange a visit.
Coverage depends on your insurance plan and the services provided. Contact your insurance provider to confirm your benefits and any applicable costs.
Contact Lens Exams & Fittings Near You
We fit contact lenses for first-time wearers and long-time patients alike, and every fitting begins with an assessment of your eyes, your prescription and the lens options that suit your routine.
Contact lens exams and fittings are available at all six of our offices across Greater New Haven and the Connecticut Shoreline. Choose the location closest to you to get started.
- Contact lens exam in New Haven — our Downtown office at 80 Whitney Avenue
- Contact lens evaluation in Branford — 1100 West Main Street
- Contact lens exam and fitting in Old Saybrook — 105 Elm Street
- North Haven, Guilford, and Milford