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Finding the right contact lens: What you need to know before fitting

Written by Binder Optik GmbH | Apr 29, 2025 2:10:15 PM

Whether for sport, special occasions or simply as a flexible alternative to glasses - contact lenses are the perfect addition for many spectacle wearers. However, every eye is as unique as a fingerprint. Knowing your visual acuity is therefore not enough to find the right contact lens. Get professional advice and find the right lenses for your eyes with a contact lens fitting.

 

The path to your perfect contact lens

 

  1. Consultation and eye examination: In a detailed initial consultation, we assess your visual problems, health conditions and special requirements for contact lenses. This is followed by a thorough eye examination, during which we check your visual acuity and the health of your eyes.

  2. Determining the right contact lens strength: Based on your individual visual defect, we determine the optimum lens strength for each eye. A precise determination is particularly important for different visual acuities.

  3. Measurement of the cornea: We use the latest measuring technology (keratometer) to measure the shape and curvature of your cornea. This measurement is crucial for selecting the right lens size and curvature.

  4. Lens selection and fitting: We select the best contact lenses for you based on all the measurement results. We insert the trial lenses and carefully check the fit and the quality of your vision.

  5. Instruction and advice: You will receive detailed instruction on the correct handling of your contact lenses. We will show you how to insert, remove and care for the lenses correctly.

  6. Follow-up check: After the first fitting, regular check-ups are important. Here we check the fit of the lenses, your satisfaction and the health of your eyes.

When is a contact lens fitting necessary?

A professional contact lens fitting is the cornerstone for healthy and comfortable vision with contact lenses. It is particularly important in the following situations:

  1. First contact lens fitting: When you decide to wear contact lenses for the first time, a careful fitting is essential. We not only determine the correct lens strength, but also select the optimum lens type for you.

  2. Changes in vision: As soon as your vision changes, presbyopia occurs or astigmatism develops, a new fitting is required. This is the only way we can ensure that you continue to see optimally.

  3. Comfort problems with existing lenses: Dry eyes, a foreign body sensation or blurred vision can be signs that your contact lenses need to be refitted. A timely check prevents possible complications.

  4. Change of lens type: If you want to change from soft to rigid lenses or switch to a different wearing mode, a new fitting is necessary. This also applies to a change of lens material.