Contact Lens Exams in Norman, Oklahoma
The right contact lenses should help you see clearly without making you spend your day thinking about them. Miller Vision Center provides contact lens exams and fittings for new and experienced contact lens wearers at our downtown Norman eye clinic. We take the time to learn about your eyes, vision, and everyday routine so you can find contacts that work for your needs.
A Comfortable Contact Lens Fit Starts With Your Eyes
Every pair of eyes is different, and contact lenses need to account for those differences. Your prescription is important, but it’s only one part of finding contacts that fit well and provide the vision you need.
Dr. Chris Miller, O.D., considers your vision and individual needs before recommending a contact lens option. We also want to hear from you. Tell us how often you plan to wear contacts, what you liked or disliked about previous lenses, and any problems you’ve experienced. Those details can help us narrow down your options.
What Is a Contact Lens Exam?
A contact lens exam focuses on the information Dr. Miller needs to prescribe and fit contact lenses. Because contacts sit directly on your eyes, they require additional consideration beyond the prescription used for your eyeglasses.
Dr. Miller evaluates your vision and eyes, determines an appropriate contact lens prescription and fit, and discusses the lens options that may suit your needs. If you already wear contacts, your appointment is also a good time to tell us how your current lenses have been working for you.
What to Expect During The Exam
Your contact lens visit starts with a conversation about your vision and what you want from your lenses. Dr. Miller can then evaluate your eyes and determine which contact lens options may be appropriate.
Your visit may include:
- Discussing your vision, contact lens history, and daily routine
- Evaluating your current prescription and vision needs
- Assessing your eyes for contact lens wear
- Determining an appropriate contact lens prescription and fit
- Discussing lens types that may suit your needs
- Reviewing how your lenses are working and whether changes may be appropriate
If you’re new to contacts, don’t worry about knowing exactly what you need before you arrive. That’s what the eye exam is for.
Why Is a Contact Lens Prescription Different From a Glasses Prescription?
Your glasses and contact lenses may correct the same vision problem, but they do it from different positions. Glasses sit a short distance in front of your eyes. Contact lenses rest directly on the surface of your eyes.
That difference means your contact lens prescription requires information specific to the lenses you wear. The fit matters, too. Our Norman eye doctor needs to determine an appropriate lens and prescription, so your contacts can provide clear vision while sitting properly on your eyes.
Some patients have vision or corneal needs that make standard soft contacts less suitable. Miller Vision Center provides selected specialty contact lenses for patients who need a different approach.
Contact Lens Exams Close to Home
Dr. Miller has cared for patients in downtown Norman since 2005. We welcome contact lens wearers from Goldsby, Noble, and Moore, as well as Blanchard, Tuttle, Newcastle, and surrounding communities.
Let’s Find Contacts That Feel Right
Clear vision matters, but so does feeling comfortable in your contacts. Schedule a contact lens exam with Dr. Miller at Miller Vision Center, and let’s find an option that works for your eyes and your everyday life.