Contact Lens Fitting at Island Family Eyecare

At Island Family Eyecare, we recognize that the right-fitting contact lens can make all the difference in your vision. Dr. Scott Brase and the staff are here to give you individualized and professional attention that addresses your needs. With more than 30 years of experience as an optometrist, Dr. Brase has made his career providing patients with complete eye care services, including professional contact lens fittings. Our mission is to assist you in finding your ideal fit for comfort, visual clarity, and eye health. Contact us today at (206) 842-2015 to learn more about our expert contact lens fitting services.

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Why Contact Lens Fitting is Important

Contact lens fitting is an important procedure that guarantees your lenses are safe, effective, and comfortable for your eyes. A good eye lens fitting enhances your vision and minimizes the chances of irritation, dryness, and other complications. Island Family Eyecare invests time in examining your eye shape, prescription, and lifestyle requirements to choose the best lens.

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The Contact Lens Fitting Process

A good contact lens fitting is not an experiment. At Island Family Eyecare, Dr. Brase follows a step-by-step procedure to guide you to the most accurate prescription and optimal-fitting lenses.

• Comprehensive Eye Exam: Before we take your contact lens measurement, we take a comprehensive eye exam to assess your eye health and vision needs. This includes assessing overall eye health, identifying refractive errors such as nearsightedness or astigmatism, and evaluating tear film stability. We also check the curvature of your cornea so that we can make the most suitable lens recommendation.
• Selecting the Right Lens: Based on what your eye care professional discovered from your eye exam, we will first discuss different contact lenses that could be the ideal fit for you. They can be soft lenses, hard gas permeable (RGP) lenses, or corrective lenses for astigmatism, dry eyes, or myopia control. We also consider your lifestyle and requirements, i.e., whether you need daily wear, extended wear, or disposables.
• Lens Fitting and Trial: Once we have chosen the best contact lenses for you, we will fit them. We insert trial lenses into your eyes to observe whether they are in a good position to provide you with the best vision. Dr. Brase will observe how the lenses glide over your eyes, whether they are comfortable, and how they can be applied. This goes a long way in ascertaining that the lenses fit and work as needed.
• Follow-Up Visit: After having contact lenses for some time, we have a follow-up visit to be sure everything is okay. We will adjust the fitting or switch lenses if needed to enhance comfort and vision. Follow-ups are necessary to keep your eyes healthy and lenses offering their best performance.
• Education and Training: If you're new to contact lenses, we'll guide you step-by-step through insertion, removal, and proper lens care. Secondly, we teach you how to care for healthy eyes, i.e., not to wear them for extensive periods more than the recommended time.

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Benefits of Proper Contact Lens Fitting

A proper contact lens fitting offers several benefits beyond just clearer vision. When your lenses fit well, you can enjoy:

• Improved Comfort: Those well-fitted lenses stay in place and minimize discomfort, such as dryness, itching, or irritation.
• Enhanced Vision: When you use the right lenses, you experience sharper, clearer vision that helps you easily perform everyday tasks.
• Eye Health: The lenses, which are properly fitted, allow for healthy oxygen flow to your cornea and help prevent complications such as infections, irritation, or dryness.
• Convenience: For those who lead active lifestyles, contact lenses offer a more flexible and convenient alternative to glasses.

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Specialized Contact Lens Services

Dr. Brase at Island Family Eyecare is an expert in preventing myopia and offers vision therapy to assist patients with certain vision requirements. We also plan to introduce a dry eye clinic with IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) therapy, which can be used with contact lens wear for patients suffering from dryness or irritation.

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Why Choose Island Family Eyecare

With more than 30 years of optometric experience, Dr. Scott Brase is dedicated to delivering customized, high-quality eye care to each patient. His broad experience and commitment to vision health guarantee you will get the most precise and effective contact lens fitting. At Island Family Eyecare, we are dedicated to providing a friendly and welcoming atmosphere where you can have complete faith in your eye care.

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Our Office and Patient Comfort

Our office has just been renovated to make our patients more comfortable and feel at ease. Our office now has handicapped parking and an entrance, so all our patients can visit us with convenience and comfort. Our friendly and professional staff is always there for you in your eye care journey so that you can experience a stress-free and comfortable visit.

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Insurance and Payment Options

While we do not participate in most vision insurance networks, we keep our pricing transparent and offer flexible payment options, including a 10% discount for same-day payments. However, we do have a 10% day-of-service discount available for patients who pay for their visit in full at the time of service. Our staff will help you with payment plans and negotiate out-of-network insurance claims if necessary.

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What to expect when you come to us for the first time

We are delighted to welcome you to Island Family Eyecare for the first time and will give you the best care. A summary of your contact lens fitting process is given below:

• Discuss Your First Visit: We begin with a brief consultation to understand your lifestyle, visual needs, and any concerns you may have.
• Comprehensive Exam: Dr. Brase will administer a complete eye exam to evaluate your vision and eye condition.
• Contact Lens Fitting: We will select and fit the correct contact lenses based on your prescription and the anatomy of your eyes.
• Training and Education: We'll give you instructions on how to care for your contact lenses and keep your eyes healthy if you are a first-time wearer.
• Follow-Up: We'll schedule a follow-up visit to ensure your lenses are working well and make any necessary adjustments.

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Contact Us Today

Here at Island Family Eyecare, we're dedicated to providing personalized, quality care to all our patients. Whether you're ready to get the best contact lenses for you or have questions about your eye health, don't hesitate to call us today. Dr. Scott Brase and the staff are ready to assist you in seeing your best with comfort and confidence.