IF I WANT TO TRY A NEW KIND OF CONTACT, WHY ARE THERE ADDITIONAL FITTING FEES BESIDES THE CONTACT LENS EXAM FEE?
Every type of contact lens is different in design and/or material. A contact lens must fit properly on the eye. It cannot be too loose or too tight. Ill fitting contact lenses can cause many problems, some potentially very hazardous to the health of the eye. Therefore, patients must come back at least once, depending on the type of contact used, so the doctor can check the lens fit, integrity of the ocular surface, as well as the vision with the new lenses. The more complex the lens design, such as astigmatic or multi-focal lenses, the greater the likelihood that you will have to come back more than once for follow up visits. Please note that all follow up visits, whether it is one or several, are included in your fitting fee.
