How Often Should You Get a Contact Lens Exam?

Wearing contact lenses offers clarity, comfort, and convenience, but they also require routine care to keep your eyes healthy. One of the most important parts of contact lens safety is staying up to date with your contact lens exams. At Brewer Eye Associates, we help patients protect their vision by making sure their lenses fit properly, support eye health, and match their changing vision needs.

 

Why Regular Contact Lens Exams Matter

A contact lens exam is different from a standard eye exam. It focuses on how the lenses interact with the surface of your eye, your corneal health, tear film stability, and how your current lenses perform throughout the day.

Regular contact lens exams help to:

•          Ensure your prescription is accurate

•          Check for dryness, irritation, or early signs of complications

•          Verify that your lenses fit properly

•          Identify contact lens-related conditions before they become serious

•          Update lens materials or designs that may provide better comfort and vision

Skipping these exams can lead to discomfort, blurry vision, or even more serious eye issues such as infections or corneal damage.

 

How Often Should You Get a Contact Lens Exam?

For most patients, an annual contact lens exam is the best way to maintain clear, comfortable, and healthy vision. Your eyes can change from year to year, even if you haven’t noticed symptoms. Some patients may require more frequent follow-ups, especially if they experience dryness, allergies, or wear specialty lenses.

 

When to See Your Doctor Sooner

Even if it hasn’t been a year, certain symptoms should prompt an immediate visit to Brewer Eye Associates. Contact lens wearers should schedule an appointment if they experience:

•          Redness or irritation

•          Eye pain or pressure

•          Sudden blurry vision

•          Excessive dryness or lens discomfort

•          Light sensitivity

•          Watery eyes

•          Feeling like something is stuck under the lens

•          Reduced wearing time compared to normal

These can be signs of contact lens overwear, allergies, infections, or corneal complications - conditions that need prompt care to protect your vision.

 

Schedule Your Contact Lens Exam Today

Your contact lenses should make life easier - not uncomfortable or stressful. Keeping up with your annual contact lens exam ensures your eyes stay healthy, your prescription remains accurate, and your lenses continue to offer the comfort you rely on every day. Our eye care team is here to help you maintain your eye health with personalized lens fittings and ongoing care.

Schedule your contact lens exam at Brewer Eye Associates to keep your eyes healthy and your vision sharp. Visit our office in Philadelphia or North Wales, Pennsylvania. Call (215) 600-3085 or (215) 631-8996 to book an appointment today.