Once the decision has been made to wear contact lenses, it’s important to discuss the transition with an eye care professional. They will perform a contact lens exam and tell you how to wear them and take care of them. If you’re wearing contact lenses for the first time, here’s what you should know.

A Guide for First-Time Contact Lens Wearers

The Fit

Once you’ve decided to wear contact lenses, you’ll undergo a contact lens exam and be given a detailed prescription. Your eyes will be thoroughly inspected to ensure contact lenses are appropriate. Given the results of your exam, your eye doctor will offer a specific size of contact lens for you and fit your eyes with them. Ill-fitting contact lenses can create problems for your eyes, so let your eye care professional know if you feel uncomfortable.

Putting Contact Lenses in Your Eyes

People get excited, anxious, or scared when putting contact lenses in their eyes for the first time. It’s important to relax. Practice putting your new lenses in during your contact lens fitting. Allow your eye doctor to guide you through the process of opening the eye and placing the lens in it.

Caring for Your New Contact Lenses

Contact lenses are made from a material that keeps the lens moist and comfortable in the eye. Improper treatment can result in scratches or tears. Don’t wear your lenses while sleeping, and soak them in a contact lens solution whenever you aren’t wearing them. Your eye doctor will suggest a solution that’s right for your eyes.

If you need new eyeglasses or a contact lens exam, visit the experts at Dr. Thomas Deluca Dr. Anthony Marciano & Associates PC in Prospect, CT. They have a wide selection of eyewear to suit any taste. Their contact lens fitting fee is affordable, and their team will find the proper lenses for you. Schedule an exam by calling (203) 758-4447 and learn more about their eye exams online.