Contact Lens Exams | Waitsfield, VT

Flexible Vision Solutions with Contact Lenses

Contact lenses offer a seamless option for your vision correction needs, whether you lead an active lifestyle, prefer to go frame-free, or simply enjoy the daily flexibility of switching between eyewear and contacts.

At Mad River Eye Care, we offer a curated selection of daily lenses, custom-fit options, and specialty designs tailored for complex or hard-to-fit eyes. We provide precise fittings for both children and adults, fostering comfort and clarity for every member of your family.

Whether you are ready to try contact lenses for the first time, need to update your current prescription, or wish to explore sophisticated specialty designs, we invite you to book an appointment today.

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Why Are Contact Lens Exams Necessary?

Contact lenses are medical devices that sit directly on the delicate surface of your eye; therefore, a specialized exam is critical.

A standard vision prescription measures how light enters your eye, but a contact lens exam measures your specific contact lens prescription and evaluates your overall eye health.

A precise, customized fit is essential for protecting your long-term eye health and maintaining crisp, accurate vision correction.

What to Expect During a Contact Lens Fitting?

Your fitting begins with an evaluation of your overall eye health. While this part of the exam is the same as a standard, comprehensive eye exam, we pay particular attention to your corneal health (the cornea is the clear dome in front of your pupil and iris) and the quality of your tear film to confirm your eyes can safely support lens wear.

Next, we take precise structural measurements of your cornea, pupil, and iris, as these dimensions are important in providing a proper fit and crisp, clear vision. Depending on the results of your eye health, the shape of your cornea, and your prescription, we may recommend a specific lens style to suit your needs.

For patients wearing scleral contact lenses, we use specialized anterior segment Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) testing, which maps the eye’s surface with incredible accuracy. Scleral lenses have a different design and dimensions, so they require these additional measurements for a precise fit.

To refine your vision, we collaborate with leading optical laboratories, offering a dedicated 90-day fitting period for specialty designs like One Fit Sclerals and SynergEyes to hone in on your exact fit.

Our contact lens exams and fittings start at $105, depending on the style of contact lens you choose and the complexity of the fit.

Types of Contact Lenses We Offer

We partner with leading contact lens manufacturers, including Acuvue, Alcon, Bausch and Lomb, and CooperVision, to provide an exceptional selection of materials, styles, and specialty lens options based on your visual needs.

The ideal style for you is selected based entirely on your unique eye anatomy, prescription requirements, and personal lifestyle preferences.

Crafted from flexible, oxygen-permeable materials, these lenses offer immediate comfort and are available in daily, bi-weekly, or monthly replacement schedules. They are an excellent option for active individuals seeking convenience and a brief adaptation period. They can also be a great option for occasional contact lens wear.

These durable, firm lenses maintain their shape on the eye, providing incredibly crisp and sharp vision correction, particularly for high prescriptions. While they require a short adaptation period, they offer excellent oxygen flow and long-term durability.

Scleral lenses are designed with a large diameter to vault completely over the cornea and rest gently on the white part of the eye (the sclera). They create a fluid reservoir that continuously hydrates the eye, making them a superb choice for individuals with chronic dry eye or irregular corneas, such as individuals with keratoconus.

Combining the crisp clarity of an RGP lens in the center with the soft, comfortable skirt of a soft contact lens, hybrids offer a balanced experience. They provide the visual performance of an RGP lens alongside the comfortable feel of a soft lens.

Tailored for individuals experiencing presbyopia, multifocal lenses feature multiple zones of power within a single lens. This design allows you to transition smoothly between reading fine print, working on a computer, and viewing the distance without needing reading glasses.

Orthokeratology involves wearing specialized, rigid lenses overnight to gently reshape the cornea while you sleep. Upon waking, you remove the lenses and enjoy clear, lens-free vision throughout the day without the need for daytime contacts or surgery.

Myopia control contact lenses are soft, daily disposable lenses specially designed to slow the progression of myopia (nearsightedness) in children. Kids undergoing myopia management, or the treatment of progressive myopia, may be recommended to wear these contact lenses to slow changes to their prescription over time, preserving eye health and visual acuity.

Contact Lenses for Kids

Pediatric eye care requires a proactive approach, especially when managing the progression of nearsightedness (myopia). At Mad River Eye Care, we provide customized myopia management protocols for younger patients using specialized multifocal lenses, ortho-k overnight designs, and daytime myopia control contact lenses.

These specialty contact lens options each work to help slow the elongation of the eye, preserving eye health and visual clarity. Myopia management helps to slow changes to your child’s eyesight during periods of growth and to stabilize their prescription at a lower level of myopia than without intervention.

We can fit children with contact lenses whenever they demonstrate the personal maturity and responsibility required to care for them, rather than waiting for a specific age. We guide families through personalized training sessions to teach healthy insertion, removal, and hygiene habits.

Elevate Your Vision Care Experience

Investing in a professional contact lens fitting means choosing clarity, comfort, and long-term safety for your eyes. Our tailored approach blends digital imaging technology with personalized care to find the exact optical solution for your lifestyle.

Whether you are exploring custom specialty lenses or simply updating your daily wear, we are here to guide you. Please contact our clinic in Waitsfield to book your personalized contact lens exam, or use our convenient online ordering system to seamlessly refill your current contact lens prescription.

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