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Contact Lens Exam in Bluffton
Discover the Freedom and Convenience of Contact Lenses
- Need bifocal or multifocal contacts?
- Rigid gas permeable or soft lenses?
- Disposables, dailies or colored contacts?
Contact lenses give wearers a full field of focused vision no matter where you look. Because they move with your eyes, contacts help allow you to track action with sharp and clear peripheral vision. Moreover, if you lead an active lifestyle, contacts provide more freedom and flexibility to enjoy your favorite sports.
A contact lens exam will help us determine the perfect contact lens fit for your eyes and lifestyle!
What to Expect From Your Contact Lens Exam
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Regular eye exam
During your comprehensive eye exam your optometrist will check that your eyes are healthy and will test your vision to determine your contact lens prescription.
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Contact lens consultation
During your contact lens exam your optometrist will check for dry eye symptoms and consult with you to determine what type of contact lenses are the best fit for your lifestyle and vision needs.
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Contact lens fitting
For ideal vision correction and comfort, contact lenses must fit well. Your optometrist will examine the size and shape of your cornea and pupil to ensure the right fit.
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Contact lens trial and follow-up
Your optometrist will insert trial lenses and ask you to keep them on for 15-20 minutes to be sure the fit is comfortable and vision is clear. After a few days, you'll come in for a follow-up evaluation.
Where Can I Get a Contact Lens Exam?
The right contact lenses, carefully fitted and prescribed by your optometrist, can provide many benefits and prevent discomfort and eye disease.
Once you have determined the right contact lens, you can start enjoying the benefits and freedom of daily or regular contact lens wear.
We offer contact lens exams at our eye clinic and will help determine the best contact lenses for your needs and eye shape. Simply schedule your appointment by contacting The Eye Site of Bluffton in Bluffton today.
Contact Lens Exams FAQs
Usually, yes. While some types of contact lenses can aggravate symptoms of dry eye syndrome, such as eye dryness, redness and irritation, other contacts are perfectly suitable for dry eyes. Speak with an eye doctor near you regarding your dry eye symptoms, and they'll prescribe the perfect contact lenses for ultimate comfort.
It's a case-by-case basis. Typically, eye doctors don't prescribe contacts to children under the age of 11 or 12, though there are exceptions. Wearing contact lenses requires responsible care, including cleaning and disinfecting routines. Most teenagers can handle contact lens care if they're motivated to wear contacts.
Yes! Even if you're just using contacts to change the color of your eyes, you still need an eye exam and a prescription. Contact lenses are a medical device and require fitting by an eye doctor.
Patient Reviews
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Kristy Carr- Oct 8, 2026
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I have been a patient at The Eye Site of Bluffton for several years, and I truly cannot say e... Show Morenough wonderful things about Dr. Jen and her entire staff!
Dr. Jen is absolutely amazing. She is incredibly thorough, knowledgeable, and genuinely cares about her patients. I have a family history of macular degeneration. Because of this, I naturally have concerns about my eye health. Dr. Jen has always gone above and beyond to carefully examine my eyes, establish detailed baselines, and monitor even the smallest changes over time.
What I appreciate most is that she never dismisses my concerns. She takes the time to explain everything, answer my questions, and provide reassurance while still being extremely diligent about my eye health. That combination of expertise, compassion, and attention to detail means so much to me.
I also want to recognize her entire staff. Everyone is consistently friendly, welcoming, helpful, and professional. From the moment you walk through the door, you feel genuinely cared for.
It's rare to find a practice where you have such confidence in both the doctor and the entire team. I am so grateful to have found Dr. Jen and The Eye Site of Bluffton and would wholeheartedly recommend them to anyone looking for exceptional eye care!
Inaki O.- Oct 22, 2026
Went there to get my eyes checked for a yearly exam.
Staff was great and helpful, it's relatively qu... Show Moreite with soft music playing in the background and getting lenses doesn't take particularly long.
All in all, great place and for those who don't know, you CAN bring your most recent prescription paper so they can make lenses for your already owned frames
Contact Lens Exams in Bluffton
Hours Show More
- Monday 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
- Tuesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Wednesday 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
- Thursday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Insurance Plans Show More
- Medicare
- Medicaid
- Healthy Connections
- VSP
- Tricare
- Superior Vision
- United Healthcare
- Community Eye Care
- Eye Med
- Physicians Eyecare Plan
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