Getting started with contact lenses is easier than you might think. A contact lens exam is different from a standard eye exam because it focuses specifically on how lenses will fit and feel on your eyes. At Laster Eye Center, our Fort Smith eye doctors take a personalized approach to ensure your lenses provide clear vision and all-day comfort.
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What Is a Contact Lens Exam?
While a regular eye exam determines your prescription for glasses, a contact lens exam focuses on how lenses will fit and perform directly on your eyes. Because contact lenses sit on the surface of the eye, this additional level of testing is essential for comfort and safety.
During your exam, our optometrists assess the shape and health of your eyes, evaluate your tear film, and determine how different lenses interact with your eye’s surface. This allows us to recommend options that correct your vision and support long-term eye health.
What to Expect at Laster Eye Center
Your contact lens exam is designed to be efficient and personalized to your needs. During your visit, our optometrists will evaluate your vision, assess the shape and health of your eyes, and determine which lens options are best suited for you.
Your exam may include:
- Vision testing and prescription update
- Measurements of the eye’s surface and curvature—we have advanced corneal topography in all of our offices
- Tear film evaluation for comfort and lens compatibility
- Trial lens fitting and assessment
- Guidance on insertion, removal, and proper lens care
Our Contact Lens Fitting Process
Finding the right contact lenses isn't a one-size-fits-all decision. We take the time to evaluate how different lenses fit, feel, and perform on your eyes.
During your fitting, we will have you try on lenses and assess how they sit on your eyes and how your vision responds. Based on your experience and our evaluation, we may make small adjustments to find the ideal fit.
In some cases, a follow-up visit may be recommended to ensure your lenses continue to perform well over time.
Types of Contact Lenses We Fit
At Laster Eye Center, we are preferred providers with many contact lens vendors. This allows us to have exclusive rebates and first access to new lens designs. From everyday convenience to specialized solutions, our team will guide you toward the lenses that provide the best balance of clarity, comfort, and ease of use.
Daily & Monthly Contact Lenses
We offer daily disposable and monthly replacement lenses from trusted brands like Johnson & Johnson, and CooperVision.
Toric Contact Lenses
For patients with astigmatism, toric lenses are designed to provide stable, clear vision by correcting the unique shape of their eye.
Specialty & Scleral Lenses
For patients with more complex vision needs, including keratoconus or irregular corneas, we offer scleral and specialty contact lenses.
MiSight® Myopia Lenses
For children with nearsightedness, MiSight® contact lenses are FDA-approved to help slow myopia progression.
New to Contact Lenses?
Trying contact lenses for the first time can feel like a big step, but most patients find the process easy. We take the time to walk you through each step, making sure you feel comfortable and confident before you leave. Our team will show you how to insert and remove your lenses, explain how to care for them properly, and answer any questions you may have.
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If you have been thinking about contact lenses, there is no better time to get started. Our eye doctors and team will walk you through the process, answer your questions, and help you find lenses that feel natural and easy to wear.