Contact Lens Exams
Considering Contacts? Schedule an exam to find out if they’d be a good fit for you.
At DePoe Eye Center, we strive to meet all of your eye and vision care needs. Corrective lens evaluations and prescription management are provided by our optometrists. After a comprehensive eye and vision evaluation, our eye doctors will discuss the variety of contact lens options with you to select the type that best fits your vision needs and lifestyle. If you suffer from dry eye, allergies, or recurring eye infections, speak with our staff to determine whether contact lenses are right for you.
Evaluation
Prior to prescribing contact lenses, our doctors will determine what level of vision correction you require. Refractive error (commonly known as nearsightedness, farsightedness, or astigmatism depending on the error) is evaluated by measuring how the eyes focus when a series of different lenses are placed in front of them. Our optometrists may use either a phoropter or an automated instrument to take these measurements.
Corrective Lenses
After determining the level of refractive error, our optometrists work with you to determine whether contact lenses or glasses are best for your lifestyle. If you suffer from certain conditions, such as dry eye or allergies, glasses may be the most comfortable corrective solution. Contact lenses are available in either soft or rigid gas permeable form. Contact lenses need to be changed daily, weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly, depending on what type of lens you select. Specialized contact lenses, such as bifocal contact lenses, are also available for patients with special eye conditions.
Lenses We Carry
Alcon Contacts
Alcon is one of the largest manufacturers of contact lenses and lens care products. Alcon offers a broad range of daily disposable, reusable, and color-enhancing contact lenses and a comprehensive portfolio of ocular health products. These include products for dry eye, contact lens care, and ocular allergies, as well as ocular vitamins and redness relievers.
Coopervision Contact Lenses
Whether you're nearsighted or farsighted, astigmatic or presbyopic (lenses that help you read), CooperVision most likely has the right lens for you. Coopervision contact lenses can also help you change your eye color. CooperVision makes many of the most advanced contact lenses available, including lenses for those of you who may have thought you could never wear soft contact lenses.
Cosmetic Lenses
Advances in contact lens technology have created great options for cosmetic and prosthetic lenses. Custom contact lenses can be created to camouflage any color variation or irregularity and produce a natural eye color. Cosmetic lenses are also available to transform your eye color. Ask us about cosmetic lenses if you are interested in modifying or changing your eye color with contact lenses.