Contact Lens Exams | Kingston & New Minas

Clear, Comfortable Vision with the Right Contact Lenses

If you’re looking for a comfortable, glasses-free way to see clearly, contact lenses can be an excellent option. At Valley Family Optometry, we take time to understand your eyes, vision needs, and lifestyle before recommending the right lenses for you.

Every eye is unique, so proper measurements and fittings are essential for clear, healthy vision. Whether you are trying contact lenses for the first time or exploring specialty designs for conditions like astigmatism or dry eye, our team can help you find your perfect fit.

Considering contact lenses? Contact us to schedule your next exam today. We can’t wait to get started!

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What Happens During a Contact Lens Exam

A contact lens exam goes beyond a regular eye exam. It includes detailed assessments of your eye health and corneal shape to check that your lenses fit comfortably and safely. During your visit, we will:

Review your medical and vision history
Evaluate your tear film to ensure your eyes stay hydrated
Measure your corneal curvature using corneal topography
Determine which lens materials and designs are best for your needs

Once we fit your lenses, you will receive on-site training for proper insertion, removal, and care. We also schedule follow-up appointments to confirm comfort, vision quality, and long-term eye health.

Our Contact Lens Technology

To check that your contact lenses fit comfortably and provide clear vision, we use precise assessments and measurements, including:

Corneal Topography: This imaging maps the shape of your cornea, much like a topographic map of a landscape. It reveals subtle irregularities and guides us in selecting lenses for conditions like astigmatism or irregular corneas.
Tear Film and Comfort Assessment: Healthy tear production is essential for comfortable lens wear. We assess your tear film and eyelid glands to identify dryness or other issues, then provide guidance or treatments to support all-day comfort.
Meibography: We use infrared imaging to examine your meibomian glands. If these glands do not produce enough meibum, your eyes may feel dry, which can make contact lenses uncomfortable. Chronic dry eye does not automatically prevent contact lens use, but it may mean you need specialty lenses or additional treatment for comfort.

Specialty and Custom Contact Lens Options

Every patient’s eyes are unique, and so is their lifestyle. Standard contact lenses work well for many people, but some prescriptions, eye shapes, or conditions require a more tailored approach.

That’s where specialty and custom lenses come in. These lenses are designed to address specific visual challenges, correct irregular corneas, support eye health, and maximize comfort for long-term wear.

Scleral lenses are perfect for patients with dry eyes, keratoconus, or other irregular corneal conditions. Unlike traditional lenses, they rest on the white part of your eye and vault over the cornea, creating a smooth, stable optical surface.

The space between the lens and the cornea is filled with fluid, keeping your eyes hydrated and comfortable for extended wear. This makes them an excellent option for patients who struggle with comfort using standard lenses.

Designed specifically for astigmatism, toric lenses correct the uneven curvature of the cornea. Each lens has multiple powers in different zones, ensuring the lens remains correctly aligned on your eye.

This provides a consistent, clear vision for both distance and near tasks, preventing the blur or ghosting that can occur with regular lenses.

Multifocal lenses are ideal for presbyopia, a condition where the eye’s ability to focus on near objects declines with age. These lenses contain multiple prescriptions in a single lens, allowing you to see clearly at near, intermediate, and far distances.

With multifocals, you can read, use a computer, and drive without constantly switching between glasses.

Aspheric lenses are designed to reduce distortion by gradually changing curvature from the center of the lens to the edge. This provides sharper vision, especially in low-light or night-time conditions, and can enhance contrast sensitivity.

They are particularly helpful for patients who notice visual blur or halos around lights in dim environments.

Hybrid lenses combine the crisp optics of rigid gas-permeable lenses with the comfort of soft lenses. They offer high-definition vision while remaining comfortable for longer periods.

These lenses are often recommended for patients with mild corneal irregularities or those seeking the clarity of a rigid lens without sacrificing comfort.

Ongoing Care & Support

Our care does not end after your fitting. We offer on-site fittings and follow-up appointments to make sure your lenses continue to fit well and your eyes remain healthy. If you experience dryness, discomfort, or vision changes, our team is here to help you find a solution that keeps you seeing clearly and comfortably.

Ready to find your perfect pair of contact lenses? Schedule your contact lens exam today at Valley Family Optometry in Kingston or New Minas.

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Brands We Carry

Air Optix

Utilizing silicon hydrogel technology, Air Optix contact lenses are well known for comfort and oxygen permeability. They are available in a variety of prescriptions and varieties, including toric lenses.

Biofinity

Unlike many other silicone hydrogel lenses, Biofinity contact lenses incorporate a naturally wettable material that maintains a hydrophilic (water-loving) property throughout the lens. This means no surface treatments, additives, coatings, or wetting agents are needed.

Dailies Total 1

Discover a new era in contact lens comfort. Designed with a surface of over 80%* water content, nearly the same as the surface of your eye, Dailies Total 1 leave a feeling of exceptional comfort until the end of your day.

Ultra Multifocal

No need to switch to reading glasses with PureVision2 Multi-Focal lenses. Specialized 3 zone progressive design helps wearers' vision at near, far, and in-between distances. With thin, rounded edges, a natural feel throughout the day comforts users who strain to focus.