Contact lenses should provide clear vision, comfortable wear, and a healthy fit for your eyes. At Optica Optometry, our contact lens exams and fittings are designed to help patients find lenses that match their prescription, eye shape, lifestyle, and comfort needs. Whether you are new to contacts or need an updated contact lens prescription, a proper exam helps ensure your lenses support both vision and long-term eye health.

Personalized Contact Lens Care

A contact lens exam is different from a routine eye exam because it includes additional measurements and evaluations specific to lens wear. Our optometrists assess your vision, eye surface, tear film, and lens fit to determine which contact lens option may work best for you.
This is especially important if you have dry eye, astigmatism, a high prescription, or past discomfort with contacts. The right fit can make a noticeable difference in how your lenses feel throughout the day.

What to Expect During a Contact Lens Fitting

During your contact lens fitting, we take detailed measurements to help select lenses that sit properly on your eyes. We may also provide trial lenses so we can evaluate comfort, movement, and clarity before finalizing your prescription.

A contact lens exam may include:

Prescription testing to determine your best vision correction
Measurements of the cornea and eye surface
Tear film evaluation for dryness or irritation
Trial lens fitting and comfort assessment
Guidance on lens insertion, removal, cleaning, and care

Contact Lens Options

Optica Optometry offers contact lens care for a range of vision needs. Depending on your eyes and lifestyle, we may recommend daily disposables, reusable soft lenses, toric lenses for astigmatism, multifocal contact lenses, or specialty contact lenses for more complex visual needs.

Patients who have been told they are not good candidates for standard contacts may still have options. With a thorough fitting, we can help determine whether a different lens type or specialty design may provide better comfort and clarity.

The Importance of a Precise Contact Lens Fit

A poorly fitted contact lens can cause dryness, blurry vision, redness, irritation, or eye strain. It can also increase the risk of complications if lenses are not cleaned, replaced, or worn correctly. Our goal is to help you wear contact lenses safely and comfortably. We take the time to explain your lens options, review proper care habits, and make adjustments when needed so your lenses feel as natural as possible.

Schedule a Contact Lens Exam at Optica Optometry

If you are interested in trying contacts, updating your prescription, or improving comfort with your current lenses, schedule a contact lens exam and fitting at Optica Optometry. Visit our office at 988 El Camino Real, Suite 5, South San Francisco, CA 94080 by calling (650) 866-4641, or visit the Millbrae office at 199 Taylor Boulevard, Millbrae, CA 94030 by calling (650) 826-2020.