Contact lenses offer unparalleled freedom and natural vision correction for patients seeking an alternative to traditional eyeglasses. At Middlesex Eye Physicians Optical, our NCLE-certified licensed opticians provide comprehensive contact lens fittings using advanced measurement technology and personalized guidance to ensure optimal comfort, safety, and visual clarity.
Whether you’re exploring contact lenses for the first time or seeking an upgrade to your current prescription, our experienced optical team delivers the expertise and individualized care necessary for successful contact lens wear.
Why Choose Contact Lenses?
Modern contact lens technology has revolutionized vision correction, offering patients numerous advantages over traditional eyeglasses. Today’s soft hydrogel and silicone hydrogel materials maintain optimal hydration while allowing essential oxygen flow to the cornea.
You can enjoy unrestricted peripheral vision and eliminate frame-related visual obstructions during sports, work, and daily activities. Contact lenses effectively address a wide range of concerns, including nearsightedness, farsightedness, astigmatism, and presbyopia, and can even treat eye conditions like keratoconus.
Contact Lens Options Available
Our optical department fits and prescribes a comprehensive range of contact lens types to meet diverse patient needs and lifestyles:
Expert Tip:
Not sure which type suits your lifestyle? Our licensed opticians conduct comprehensive evaluations to match your prescription, eye health, and daily activities with the optimal lens choice.
Getting Started: A Step-by-Step Guide for New Contact Lens Wearers
Important Note:
Contact lens fittings cannot be performed while your eyes are dilated. If you receive dilation during your medical eye exam, we’ll schedule your fitting appointment for another day.
Before Your Contact Lens Fitting
Prepare for success by bringing your current lenses and original packaging to your appointment if you currently wear contacts. Contact lens fittings must be scheduled separately from dilated eye exams, and initial fittings typically require 45-60 minutes for comprehensive evaluation and training.
The Professional Fitting Process
During your contact lens fitting, your optician conducts detailed corneal measurements using advanced topography technology to determine optimal lens size, curvature, and material compatibility. We perform mathematical conversion from your eyeglass prescription to contact lens specifications, accounting for vertex distance and lens-to-eye positioning.
Multiple lens materials and designs are evaluated on your eyes to determine the best fit, comfort, and visual performance. Our team provides comprehensive hands-on instruction covering proper lens handling, insertion techniques, removal methods, and hygiene protocols.
We conduct a trial period assessment to ensure proper lens movement, centering, and comfort during various lifestyle activities. Follow-up appointments may be scheduled to monitor lens performance, eye health, and address any adjustment needs.
Essential Contact Lens Care Guidelines
Proper lens care is fundamental to maintaining eye health and ensuring successful long-term contact lens wear:
- Wash your hands thoroughly with mild soap and dry with lint-free towels before handling lenses.
- Never use tap water, saliva, or homemade solutions for lens cleaning or storage.
- Follow prescribed replacement schedules strictly, whether daily, bi-weekly, or monthly.
- Replace contact lens cases every three months to prevent bacterial contamination.
- Remove lenses and call our office if you experience persistent eye redness or irritation, unusual discharge or tearing, light sensitivity or vision changes, or any signs of infection or discomfort.
Safety First:
Never ignore eye discomfort while wearing contact lenses. When in doubt, remove the lenses and contact our optical department for guidance.
Advanced Lens Technology
Through our partnerships with leading contact lens manufacturers like ACUVUE, CooperVision, Alcon, and Bauch + Lomb, we deliver exceptional optical precision and unmatched visual clarity. We feature advanced lens solutions from industry pioneers, providing access to breakthrough contact lens technologies and innovations that enhance comfort, vision quality, and eye health.
We also provide expert fitting for specialty contacts like rigid gas permeable lenses and serve patients with conditions like keratoconus and astigmatism.
Frequenty Asked Questions
Schedule Your Professional Contact Lens Fitting
Experience the difference that expert fitting and personalized care make in your contact lens journey. Our NCLE-certified opticians combine advanced technology with comprehensive education to ensure your success with contact lens wear.
Ready to find your perfect contact lens solution? Our experienced optical team is here to help you discover contact lenses that enhance your vision, fit your lifestyle, and provide the comfort you deserve.
Contact us today to schedule your contact lens fitting at either our Middletown or East Haven location.
Middletown Office
400 Saybrook Road
Middletown, CT 06457
Optical Phone Number: (860)347-8300
East Haven Office
610 Foxon Road, Rt. 80,
East Haven, CT 06513
Optical Phone Number: (203)468-8800
