A proper contact lens fitting is the difference between comfortable, clear vision and lenses you can't wait to take out. We take the time to get it right.
Contact Lens Fitting
A contact lens fitting is a distinct clinical process — separate from your glasses prescription and separate from a routine eye exam. It involves precise measurements of your corneal curvature, pupil size, and ocular surface health, followed by a careful assessment of how trial lenses actually fit on your eye.
The difference between a thorough fitting and a rushed one shows up every single day you wear your lenses. A properly fitted lens centers correctly, moves appropriately with each blink, provides consistently sharp vision, and stays comfortable through a full day of wear. A poorly fitted lens causes end-of-day irritation, inconsistent vision, and in some cases, long-term corneal changes.
At Elite Eyecare Nashville, every contact lens fitting includes a comprehensive eye exam, precise corneal measurements, trial lens assessment, insertion and removal training if needed, and a follow-up visit before your prescription is finalized — because we don't guess at something you're putting directly on your eye.
Standard Eye Exam Only
Contact Lens Fitting
Our Process
Every fitting begins with a current comprehensive eye exam to establish your refractive error, assess eye health, and identify any conditions — like dry eye or astigmatism — that will influence lens selection. Your glasses prescription is the foundation, but not the final answer.
We measure your corneal curvature (keratometry), pupil size, and horizontal visible iris diameter. These measurements determine the base curve and diameter of the lens — the parameters that govern how the lens sits and moves on your eye. Getting these right is what separates a comfortable fit from an uncomfortable one.
We select trial lenses based on your measurements and lifestyle — daily vs. monthly, toric for astigmatism, multifocal for presbyopia. After placing them on your eyes, we evaluate centration, movement with blink, edge lift, and visual acuity. Adjustments are made until the fit is right.
You wear the trial lenses for 1–2 weeks in real-world conditions — work, screens, driving, outdoor activities. At your follow-up visit, we assess comfort, vision consistency, and lens condition before issuing your final contact lens prescription. No prescription is finalized without this step.
Types of Fittings
From a straightforward daily lens fitting to complex specialty fittings, we have the experience and technology to handle every prescription.
For patients with myopia, hyperopia, or mild astigmatism looking for daily, biweekly, or monthly soft lenses. The most common fitting type — straightforward when done properly, but still requiring accurate measurements and a real follow-up visit.
Toric lenses have two different powers in different meridians and a stabilization system to keep them oriented. Fitting torics requires careful assessment of lens rotation and stability on the eye — more nuanced than a standard soft lens fitting and more likely to need adjustment before finalizing.
Multifocal lenses require balancing distance and near vision across both eyes — a fitting process that often involves multiple trial pairs and some neuroadaptation time. We set realistic expectations and take the time needed to optimize your vision at all distances.
For patients with keratoconus, irregular corneas, post-surgical eyes, or severe dry eye — scleral lenses, hybrid lenses, and rigid gas permeable lenses require a more detailed fitting process. See our Specialty Contact Lenses page for more information.
Switching lens brands, modalities, or materials — or returning after a break from contact wear — requires a current fitting evaluation. Lens technology evolves, corneas change, and a lens that worked five years ago may not be the best option today.
Orthokeratology lenses are worn overnight to reshape the cornea for daytime clear vision without lenses. Fitting requires detailed corneal topography mapping. Particularly effective for myopia control in children — see your doctor for candidacy evaluation.
Why Elite Eyecare
The quality of your contact lens fitting determines the quality of your contact lens experience — every single day.
We don't skip measurements, skip trial lenses, or skip the follow-up visit. Every step in our fitting process exists for a reason — and we don't cut any of them.
Astigmatism, presbyopia, dry eye, irregular corneas — we fit what other practices refer out. If you've struggled to find comfortable lenses elsewhere, call us.
Nashville patients rate us 5.0 stars — many specifically mentioning the comfort of their lenses and the thoroughness of the fitting process.
If something doesn't feel right after your fitting, we want to know. We provide continued support so you stay comfortable in your lenses long after your prescription is issued.
Most vision plans include a contact lens fitting benefit. Our team verifies your coverage before your visit.
FAQ
A proper fitting makes all the difference. Book your contact lens fitting at Elite Eyecare Nashville and find out what comfortable, clear contact lens wear actually feels like.
Visit us today and experience the difference of personalized and comprehensive eye care services.
