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Contact Lens Exam in Erie

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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!

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Experience a New Perspective With Contact Lenses!


What to Expect From Your Contact Lens Exam

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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 Shawnee Optical - East Erie in Erie today.

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Contact Lens Exams in Erie

Our optometry practice in Erie

Photograph of John Fischer
Hours
  • Monday 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
  • Tuesday 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
  • Wednesday 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
  • Thursday 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
  • Friday 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
  • Saturday 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
  • Sunday Closed
Insurance Plans
  • VSP
  • United Healthcare
  • Aetna
  • Spectera
  • Medicaid
  • Anthem
  • EyeMed
  • Blue Cross
Patient Reviews
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- Nov. 04, 2023
Have been going there for many year. Staff is friendly and willing to help.
- Oct. 20, 2023
Shawnee Optical staff are very helpful. I need to get new lenses for my glasses right away since we ... will be moving in less than two weeks. So they sent it out right away. Thank you so much!
- Oct. 10, 2023
Dr Fischer is incredibly efficient and informative. Front desk and support staff is on point with ev... erything.
- Aug. 16, 2023
Everyone is always helpful and nice.
- Jun. 25, 2023
FIRST TIMER....WISH I HAVE BEEN COMING FOREVER..BUT.. DOCTOR AND SATFF WERE GREAT...IN AND OUT....TH... ANKS
- May. 25, 2023
I have been coming here for three years now and the ladies are amazing. They make you feel comfortab... le and assist with finding the perfect glasses. I have three children that also come here and they are so good with my children.
- Oct. 12, 2022
Went above and beyond to help me with an emergency, so thankful to the entire staff for taking such ... good care of my eye pain!
- Oct. 03, 2022
Great experience. Would recommend.
- Aug. 19, 2022
Thank you Mary. As promised five stars & 👍👍
- Jul. 21, 2022
Nice friendly atmosphere. All staff are polite . A huge variety of frames.
- Oct. 14, 2021
Very kind and informative staff!
- Jun. 27, 2021
Friendly, knowledgeable, fast, and efficient! I would definitely recommend them for your eye care ne... eds!
- Feb. 14, 2021
Staff was very nice. Dr. Fisher was great. Gave me a trial of contacts and helped me pick out glasse... s. Building is clean and updated.
- Dec. 12, 2020
My first eye exam and I was very impressed with the time and knowledge Dr Fischer gave with the test... s he did. 5 Stars to the Dr and staff I encountered.
- Nov. 14, 2020
Very nice, friendly, and personable staff. Very clean and professional building as well!
- Jul. 31, 2020
The staffed is nice and drs are great I would recommend them to anyone
- Jan. 26, 2020
I've been going to this place since I was a little girl. I LOVE it here. The staff is so nice and th... e doctors are amazing.
- Dec. 21, 2018
Great place, great employees. The Dr found out a problem I had with my eyes for a long time that oth... er competitors have missed for 10 to 15 years. The employees helped me find glasses that best suited my style as well. Overall excellent service!
- Apr. 25, 2018
I have a son with a disability who takes a lots of work the staff is Wonderful very professional l... ove Ms Ashley Thanks guys God bless 😇😇
- Jul. 21, 2017
We go here every year as a family (myself and two sons). The boys are both hyper, but they do a good... job getting them to pay attention long enough to get the prescription. Quality frames and service repair.

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Contact Lens Exams FAQs

Can dry eye sufferers wear contact lenses?

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.

Can a child wear contact lenses?

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.

Do I need an eye exam and prescription for tinted contact lenses?

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.


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