Contact Lens Evaluation and Custom Fitting
At Optocentro, contact lens care goes beyond simply choosing lenses. It is a specialty dedicated to personalized fitting, ensuring maximum safety, long-lasting comfort, and visual clarity. Each process is tailored to the individual, taking into account the anatomy of the eye, lifestyle, and unique needs of each person.
Technical Excellence and State-of-the-Art Equipment
Our contact lens department is designed to offer complete flexibility and clinical precision. We have offices equipped with advanced technology for a thorough evaluation of the ocular surface, utilizing specialized tools:
- Portable autorefractometers and refractometers (tubular and automatic): For fast, highly accurate measurements.
- Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) and Slit Lamp: Essential for performing high-definition structural examinations and thoroughly assessing corneal health, allowing for a safe analysis of how the lens interacts with and affects the eye.
- Radioscope and binocular loupe: Essential for accurately checking the parameters and integrity of each lens.
Who Can Use It and What Do We Correct?
Most people can wear contact lenses—from children and teenagers to adults—as long as they undergo a proper clinical evaluation. Through specific tests of the ocular surface and tear quality, we address common questions about dry eye, astigmatism, overnight wear, and post-surgical rehabilitation.
Contact lenses often provide a wider field of vision than glasses and are effective in correcting:
- Myopia, Hyperopia, and Astigmatism
- Presbyopia (eyestrain) and Anisometropia
- Complex conditions such as aphakia and keratoconus (Learn more about keratoconus.)
Solutions and Types of Lenses
We work with a wide range of geometries and state-of-the-art materials:
- Soft Contact Lenses: Conventional or disposable (daily, two-week, or monthly), designed for immediate comfort.
- Rigid Gas-Permeable (RGP) Lenses: High optical quality, suitable for irregular corneas.
- Hybrid Lenses: The best of both worlds—a rigid center for clear vision and a soft periphery for greater comfort.
- Multifocal Lenses: Designed for presbyopia, allowing you to focus on both distant and near objects with complete freedom.
- Orto-K (Orthokeratology): Nighttime lenses that gently and temporarily reshape the cornea, allowing you to see clearly during the day without glasses or contact lenses.
- Cosmetic or Therapeutic Contact Lenses: Solutions for aesthetic rehabilitation, including artificial irises or pupils.
The Adaptation and Safety Process
To ensure a safe and healthy experience, our monitoring protocol includes:
- Initial Evaluation: Comprehensive eye health assessment and precise measurement of corneal curvature. (Learn about our exams)
- Selection and Testing: Customized selection of lens material and geometry.
- Technical Training: Practical, detailed instruction on application, removal, and strict hygiene rules.
- Regular Follow-ups: Regular appointments to monitor comfort, determine wear times, and prevent complications.
Each fitting is customized to take into account the anatomical characteristics of the eye, lifestyle, and visual needs of each patient.
Schedule Your Contact Lens Consultation
If you’d like to start wearing contact lenses or review your current prescription, please schedule an evaluation.