Contact Lens Exams in Winnipeg for Kids, Adults & Complex Vision Needs
If you wear contact lenses or want to start, you need more than a standard eye exam. A contact lens exam looks at how lenses interact with your eyes, how they feel, and how well they support your vision throughout the day. We ensure your lenses fit properly, protect your eye health, and complement your lifestyle.
What’s the Difference Between a Contact Lens Exam & Regular Eye Exam?
A comprehensive eye exam checks your overall vision and eye health. A contact lens exam goes further by assessing how lenses fit on your eyes, how they affect tear stability, and what type of lens is best for your vision needs.
Even if your glasses prescription hasn’t changed, your contact lens prescription is different and needs its own evaluation.
What to Expect During Your Contact Lens Exam
Your visit includes:
- A full vision and eye health assessment
- Corneal measurements to determine lens size and curvature
- Tear film evaluation for dryness or irritation risks
- A fitting with diagnostic lenses
- Vision testing with the lenses on
- Recommendations for lens type, wearing schedule, and care routine
If you’re new to contacts, we’ll also provide hands-on training so you feel confident putting them in, taking them out, and caring for them safely.
For First-Time and Experienced Wearers Alike
Whether it’s your very first fitting or your fifth prescription update, we’ll take the time to:
- Explain your lens options
- Talk through comfort issues you may have had in the past
- Explore daily, monthly, multifocal, toric, or specialty lenses
- Make sure your lenses still meet your needs as life changes
We also specialize in pediatric contact lens fittings, including myopia control lenses like MiSight®.
Ongoing Contact Care and Follow-Up
Contact lenses can affect your eyes over time, even when things feel fine. We recommend annual contact lens exams to:
- Check corneal health
- Monitor for subtle changes in vision or comfort
- Update your prescription if needed
- Make sure your lenses are still the best fit for your eyes
Eye Care That Feels Close to Home
If you’re due for a contact lens check or ready to try contacts for the first time, we’re here to help. Book a contact lens exam at any Prairie Eye Care clinic in Winnipeg, and let’s make sure your lenses are working for you, not against you.
