Contact Lens Exams, Fittings, & Brands in SW Calgary & Didsbury

After your contact lens exam is over, we’ll perform a contact lens fitting where we measure:

• The size of your pupil
• The size of your iris
• The curve of your cornea
• The stability of your tear film

These factors help us recommend contacts that will correct your vision comfortably. We then supply you with trial lenses and supervise you for a brief period while you wear them.

If you’re happy with the way the trial lenses fit and function, we place an order on your behalf and teach you how to take care of them. We’ll also schedule follow-up appointments as needed to make sure your new contacts are performing as intended.

Soft contact lenses are a popular choice for many people because of their comfort, convenience, and relatively low cost. The majority of soft contacts are made from silicone hydrogel, which allows oxygen to travel through the contact and supply your cornea with vital nutrients.

Soft contacts come in a variety of shapes, such as spherical, toric, and multifocal. They also come in daily disposable and extended wear varieties. Our eye doctors will help you determine the correct shape of lens for your eyes and provide you with options that suit your lifestyle.

RGP lenses are made of firm silicone compounds that create a smooth refractive surface. This smooth surface makes them extremely useful for correcting astigmatism, which is caused by an irregularly shaped cornea.

The solid nature of RGP contacts also makes them more durable and longer-lasting than other types. However, some people find these lenses difficult to wear, and they can become dislodged more easily than soft contacts. Ask your eye doctor whether RGP lenses may be right for you.