• Corneal and Pupil Measurements: Your optometrist will use a special device called a Pentacam AXL Wave that will take advanced measurements of the front surface of your eye. This was previously done with 3 separate devices called a keratometer, topographer and a ruler.
• Tear film evaluation: This test is used to determine if you can produce sufficient enough tears to keep your contact lenses moist and lubricated. If your tear film cannot produce an adequate quantity and/or quality of tears, then contact lenses may not be safe or comfortable for you to wear contacts for extended periods of time.
• Contact lens fit evaluation: A slit lamp can be used to evaluate the overall health of your cornea. This tool will magnify the view of your cornea and help your optometrist determine if you can wear contact lenses comfortably. If you already wear contact lenses and are experiencing any kind of discomfort, this test can help determine what issues that your current pair of lenses are causing to your eyes.
• Eyelid evaluation: your eye doctor will check the health of your meibomian glands, or oil glands, that sit at the base of the eyelid margins. Blockages of these glands can cause inflammation and hordeloums, or styes.

If you cannot wear regular contact lenses, or require some additional features, Optical Illusions carries a variety of specialty contact lenses that could be the solution for your specific needs.

If you have any questions about contact lens exams or specialty contact lenses, please contact us.