The length of your appointment depends on whether you're a new or existing contact lens wearer and whether additional fitting is needed. If you're trying contact lenses for the first time, your visit may include extra time for insertion, removal, and lens care instructions.
Comfortable Contact Lenses Start With The Right Fit
Contact Lens Exams in Henrico, Virginia
Contact Lens Exams
Frequently Asked Questions
Many people with seasonal allergies successfully wear contact lenses. If you experience itchy, watery, or irritated eyes during allergy season, let your optometrist know during your exam. We'll discuss whether changes to your lenses or wearing schedule may help improve your comfort.
Most contact lens wearers should have an annual contact lens exam to ensure their prescription is current and their lenses continue to fit properly. Regular evaluations also allow your optometrist to monitor the health of your eyes while you wear contacts.
Yes. If you currently wear contact lenses, wear them to your appointment if possible, or bring the box or packaging with you. This helps your optometrist review your current prescription and discuss any concerns you may have with your lenses.
Comfort That Lasts Beyond Your Morning Commute
The right contact lenses should help you move through your day without thinking about them. From your morning commute to a bike ride on the Virginia Capital Trail or a weekend kayaking on the James River, contact lenses can give you clear vision without worrying about glasses slipping, fogging, or getting in the way. A contact lens exam helps us determine which lenses are best suited to your eyes before you ever put them in.
More Than a Routine Eye Exam
A regular eye exam checks your vision and evaluates the health of your eyes. A contact lens exam goes a step further because contact lenses rest directly on the surface of your eye.
Your optometrist measures the shape of your cornea, evaluates your tear film, reviews your prescription, and checks how a contact lens fits on your eye. Small differences in these measurements can make a big difference in how your lenses feel throughout the day.
Your Contact Lens Fitting
Every contact lens exam starts with a conversation. We'll discuss your current lenses, any concerns you've noticed, and how you plan to wear your contacts before taking the measurements needed for a proper fit.
If you're wearing contact lenses for the first time, we'll show you how to insert, remove, and care for them. If appropriate, you'll also try trial lenses before your prescription is finalized.
Contact Lenses That Fit Your Routine
People choose contact lenses for different reasons. Some prefer them during long workdays. Others enjoy the freedom they provide while golfing, exercising, cycling, or spending time on the James River, where glasses can fog, collect water spots, or shift during activity.
We'll recommend contact lenses based on how you actually use your vision each day, so your lenses work for your routine instead of requiring you to adjust to them.
Solving Common Contact Lens Problems
Many patients assume dry or uncomfortable contact lenses are simply part of wearing them. Others notice their lenses become less comfortable during Henrico's spring pollen season or after spending long hours in front of a computer.
A contact lens exam helps us understand why. We'll evaluate your prescription, your tear film, and the surface of your eyes before recommending the next step. Sometimes a small change in your prescription or lens fit can make a noticeable difference in comfort.
Specialty Contact Lens Options
Some eyes need more than traditional contact lenses. If your exam shows that a specialty lens may provide a better fit or clearer vision, we'll discuss those options with you.
Dr. Clifford Roffis & Associates fits scleral lenses, Rose K lenses, and rigid gas permeable (RGP) lenses for patients who need a more customized solution. Learn more on our Specialty Contact Lenses page.
Schedule Your Contact Lens Exam
If you're interested in contact lenses, need to renew your prescription, or want to find a more comfortable fit, call Dr. Clifford Roffis & Associates at (804) 226-1144. We're open Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM at 4811 S Laburnum Ave in Henrico and proudly serve patients from Henrico, Sandston, Highland Springs, New Kent, Montrose, and the surrounding communities.