Contact Lenses: Fit & Eye Care Tips
Contacts can feel effortless when they fit well. When they start to dry out, shift, blur your vision, or feel uncomfortable after a few hours, something about the lens, your eyes, or your routine may need attention.
At Eye E Optical, our contact lens services help patients find lenses suited to their prescription, eye shape, and everyday needs. A detailed fitting can also help new and experienced wearers understand how to care for their lenses at home.
What Happens During Contact Lens Fittings?
A contact lens prescription requires more than the numbers on a glasses prescription. Because contacts rest directly on the eyes, the fitting process looks at several details that affect vision and comfort.
Your Vision & Eye Health
A comprehensive eye exam can also help identify concerns that may affect contact lens wear.
Your eye care team may ask about screen time, work, hobbies, and past contact lens experience. These details help guide your lens choice.
Your Eye Shape
The size and curve of the cornea, the clear front surface of the eye, influence how a contact lens sits. Eye E Optical takes measurements of the cornea and iris as part of the contact lens evaluation.
The goal is to find a lens that centers properly and provides steady vision.
Your Tear Film
Tears help keep the eye surface smooth and comfortable. Your eye care team can assess tear production during the fitting process, especially if you already notice dryness while wearing contacts.
This can be helpful in Southern California, where hot, dry weather and indoor air conditioning may add to occasional lens dryness for some wearers.
Your Trial Lenses
Trial lenses give your eye doctor a chance to check how a lens performs on your eyes. The team can look at vision, movement, and comfort before deciding whether the lens is a good match.
How to Keep Contacts Comfortable
Once you have the right lenses, simple habits can make day-to-day wear easier.
Follow Your Replacement Schedule
Eye E Optical offers daily disposable, biweekly, monthly, and multifocal contact lens options. Each type follows its own replacement schedule. Wearing lenses longer than recommended can lead to buildup and irritation.
Keep Water Away From Your Contacts
Keep contact lenses away from tap water, pools, showers, and hot tubs. Water can carry microorganisms that may become trapped between the lens and the eye.
Remove your contacts before swimming or showering.
Start With Clean, Dry Hands
Wash and dry your hands before touching your contacts. This simple step helps keep dirt, oils, and germs away from your lenses.
If you wear reusable contacts, clean and store them with the contact lens solution recommended for your lens type.
Give Your Eyes a Backup Option
Keep a current pair of glasses available. They give your eyes a break when contacts feel uncomfortable and provide a practical backup if you need to remove your lenses during the day.
Contact Lens Care in Fontana & Riverside
A good contact lens experience starts with a detailed fitting and continues with practical home care. Patients can also explore our full range of eye care services before their visit.
If your current contacts feel uncomfortable, or you’re considering contacts for the first time, schedule an eye exam with Eye E Optical.
FAQs About Contact Lens Wear
Can My Contact Lens Prescription Expire?
Yes. Contact lens prescriptions expire. Regular visits also help to check your eye health and confirm your current lenses still fit well.
Can I Use Eye Drops With Contacts?
Some eye drops are made for use with contact lenses, while others require you to remove your lenses first. Ask your eye doctor which type is right for you.
Can I Wear Makeup With Contacts?
Yes. Put soft contact lenses in before applying makeup, and remove them before taking your makeup off. Try to keep powders, creams, and other products away from the lenses.