What the $145 Visit Includes
$145
Exam + contact lens fitting
Corneal measurements, lens selection, and a fit check on the eye, plus the full eye exam.
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Eye exam on its own
Comprehensive exam and a glasses prescription, if you don't need contacts.
Book this visitWhy a Fitting, Not Just a Prescription
Contacts sit directly on your eye, so a glasses prescription is not enough on its own.
A bad fit is why most people give up on contacts. A good one is why you forget you're wearing them. The fitting is what makes the prescription accurate and the lenses comfortable.
What the fitting sorts out:
The curve and size of your cornea, measured properly.
How your eyes handle a lens over a full day.
The right brand, material, and replacement schedule for you.
Whether dry eyes or astigmatism need a specific lens.
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Finding the Right Lens for You
There is no single best contact lens. There is the one that suits your eyes, your budget, and how your days actually look.
What we match to your life:
Daily disposables for convenience and eye health.
Monthlies for cost per wear.
Toric lenses for astigmatism.
Materials that hold moisture if screens dry your eyes out.
If you spend eight hours on screens, that changes the recommendation. If you swim, travel, or wear contacts twice a week, that changes it too. The optometrist matches the lens to the day you actually have.
Wear glasses too? The same visit gives you both prescriptions.
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First Time Wearing Contacts
Nobody gets it on the first try, and nobody should be rushed through it.
What happens at a first fitting:
You practice insertion and removal with us, until it feels routine.
You learn cleaning, storage, and how long to wear them.
Trial lenses are free. If we have yours in stock, you take them with you. If not, we order them.
Follow-up visits are free, and we adjust the fit if anything feels off.
It takes most people a few minutes to get comfortable and a few days to stop thinking about it. We would rather spend the extra time now than have you give up on contacts in a month.
Not sure contacts are for you? Book a fitting or call and ask, there is no pressure.
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Contacts and Glasses, Not Contacts or Glasses
Most contact lens wearers still want one great pair of glasses, for mornings, late nights, and days your eyes need a break.
The $145 visit gives you both prescriptions, so you can fill your contacts and choose a pair of glasses in the same trip, with lenses cut in our own lab.
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What to Expect
1
Book your visit
Fittings happen on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays, during optometrist hours. Book online or call.
2
Exam and fitting
Eye exam first, then measurements and lens selection. First-timers learn insertion and removal before leaving.
3
Follow-up if needed
If a lens needs adjusting after real-world wear, we refine the fit until it is right. Follow-ups are free.
What Our Customers Say
Contact Lens Fitting FAQs
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40 Union Square East
Mon–Sat 11am–5pm
Sun 12pm–5pm
Eye exams Tue, Thu & Sun
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Book online, or call the shop and we will find you a slot.
