Eye health
Contact Lens Exams vs. Regular Eye Exams: What's the Difference?
By Dr. Belkis Perez, OD · Published
A contact lens exam includes everything in a comprehensive eye exam and adds measurements of the eye's surface plus a fitting. Glasses and contact lens prescriptions are different.
What the contact lens exam adds
Corneal curvature measurement, tear film evaluation, trial lenses, and follow-up to check fit and comfort.
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This article is general information and does not replace a professional eye exam or diagnosis.