Contact Lens Exams: Find Your Perfect Fit at Kahala Eye Clinic in Honolulu, Hawaii

Are you considering contact lenses? This page is designed for patients exploring contact lens options and seeking expert guidance on the exam process, lens types, and ongoing eye health. Here, you’ll learn what a contact lens exam involves, why it’s essential, and how Kahala Eye Clinic ensures your lenses are a perfect fit for your vision and lifestyle.

A contact lens exam is a specialized evaluation that goes beyond a standard eye exam. It is crucial because contact lenses are classified as medical devices that require precise fitting and assessments to prevent irritation, infection, and damage. Contact lens prescriptions differ from glasses prescriptions as they include base curve, diameter, specialty lens coatings, unique lens materials - that ensure your lenses fit comfortably and safely.

At Kahala Eye Clinic, we are dedicated to providing professional eye care, ensuring your eyes are healthy and your vision is at its best. If you're ready to take charge of your eye health, you can schedule an appointment with us today.

How Often Should You Schedule a Contact Lens Exam?

Contact lens exams should be scheduled annually to ensure your prescription is up-to-date and your eyes remain healthy while wearing contact lenses. Regular contact lens exams are important for monitoring eye health, updating your prescription, and preventing complications associated with improper lens fit or wear. Annual exams allow your eye doctor to assess any changes in your vision or eye health and make necessary adjustments to your contact lens prescription.

The Contact Lens Exam Process

A contact lens exam is an add-on to a comprehensive eye exam and involves specialized tests that extend beyond a standard eye exam. While a comprehensive eye exam is a routine, thorough assessment of your overall eye health and vision, a contact lens exam is a specialized evaluation focused on fitting and prescribing contact lenses. Contact lens prescriptions differ from glasses prescriptions as they include additional measurements and specifications tailored specifically for contact lens wear.

Here’s what you can expect during your contact lens exam at Kahala Eye Clinic:

1. Corneal Measurements

   We perform eye measurements, including the measurement of corneal curvature, base curve, pupil size, and iris size, to ensure a proper fit for your lenses.

2. Tear Film Evaluation

   We assess the quality and quantity of your tear film to make sure your eyes can comfortably tolerate contact lenses.

3. Lens Fitting

   We provide trial lenses for you to wear and ensure the contact lens fitting process results in a proper fit and comfort by aligning the lenses correctly with your cornea.

4. Prescription Refinement

   Based on your feedback, we can adjust your prescription and assess your visual acuity to determine the most accurate prescription for your needs.

Throughout the process, your eye doctor will perform tests to determine the right contact lens fitting and ensure the lenses are suitable for your eyes.

Once your exam is complete, you can explore the different types of contact lenses available to suit your needs.

Multifocal Contact Lenses: Vision at Any Distance

For patients with near vision issues, multifocal contact lenses provide clear vision at all distances. These advanced lenses feature different zones for near, intermediate, and distance vision, eliminating the need for full-time reading glasses. Whether you’re driving, reading, or using a computer, multifocal lenses allow you to see clearly without the hassle of switching between multiple pairs of glasses.
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• Multifocal contact lenses are ideal for presbyopia and those who want freedom from reading glasses.

Ready to learn about other lens types? Continue below to discover options for spherical, astigmatism, and more.

Spherical and Astigmatism Contact Lenses: Crystal Clear Vision for All

Spherical Lenses for Simple Vision Correction

For patients who require simple vision correction, spherical contact lenses are the most common solution. These lenses are specifically designed to correct refractive errors such as nearsightedness (myopia) or farsightedness (hyperopia) by evenly distributing the corrective power across the lens surface.

Toric Lenses for Astigmatism

Patients with astigmatism—caused by unequal prescription power—require toric contact lenses. These are specially designed to provide stability and clear vision at all distances.

• Spherical contact lenses: For nearsightedness and farsightedness

• Toric contact lenses: For astigmatism

At Kahala Eye Clinic, we offer a wide selection of spherical and toric lenses to suit your prescription and lifestyle. Our team is dedicated to helping you select the right contact lenses for your individual needs, ensuring crisp, reliable vision every day.

Next, discover how we help patients with more complex or hard-to-fit eyes.

Scleral Contact Lenses: Comfort and Stability using Advanced Lens Technology

For patients with keratoconus, dry eyes, glare, high prescriptions, or other irregular corneal conditions, specialized contacts such as scleral lenses offer a superior alternative. These lenses vault over the cornea and rest on the sclera (white part of the eye), providing comfort and improved vision stability.

A new contact lens prescription may be needed for patients whose needs change over time, ensuring optimal fit and eye health. Being a scleral contact lens wearer requires specialized fitting and follow-up to maintain comfort and vision quality.

At Kahala Eye Clinic, we are proud to provide Hawaii with the latest Scleral Lens technology.

Continue reading to learn about custom solutions for unique vision needs.

Custom Contact Lenses for Unique Vision Needs

Custom Lenses for Complex Prescriptions

Each patient receives individualized attention when it comes to custom contact lenses, ensuring their specific needs are addressed. Patients who wear contact lenses and have unique requirements may benefit from custom options tailored to their eyes.

• Custom contact lenses: For unique corneal shapes or complex prescriptions

We also specialize in custom contact lenses, designed for patients with unique corneal shapes or complex prescriptions. Our eye doctor works with leading manufacturers to create custom lenses that deliver superior comfort and clarity. Overall health is always considered when designing custom lenses to ensure optimal vision and eye safety.

Next, see how advanced coatings can enhance your contact lens experience.

Lens Coatings for Maximum Comfort and Protection

We offer advanced lens coatings that protect your eyes from harmful UV rays and reduce glare for a more comfortable wearing experience. Our contact lenses can be equipped with coatings that minimize dryness and offer enhanced comfort. These coatings are especially useful for patients who wear their lenses for extended periods or spend significant time outdoors in Hawaii’s sunny climate.

• UV protection coatings

• Blue Blocking coatings

• Anti-glare coatings

• Hydration coatings

Now that you know your options, find out why Kahala Eye Clinic is the best choice for your contact lens needs.

Why Choose Kahala Eye Clinic in Honolulu, Hawaii for Contact Lenses?

At Kahala Eye Clinic, we understand that contact lenses are not one-size-fits-all. That’s why we offer personalized fittings and a wide variety of lens options tailored to your lifestyle and vision needs. Our clinic in Honolulu Hawaii is dedicated to providing you with the highest standard of care.

Our unique combination of high-quality contact lenses and personalized service ensures that you will find the perfect vision solution at Kahala Eye Clinic. Whether you need:

• Multifocal lenses

• Scleral lenses

• Rigid Gas Permeable lenses

• Hybrid Lenses

• Custom lenses

• Specialized coated lenses

Kahala Eye Clinic is here to help. For more information or to book your contact lens exam click here.