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Contact Lens Fitting
Contact Lens Consultations to Support Your Visual Needs
If you’re considering contact lenses, our optometrists can assess your suitability and help identify the most appropriate lens options based on your eye health and vision requirements.
Consultations may include fitting, trial lenses, and advice on care and handling.
Please note that contact lens assessments may not be bulk billed under Medicare. Fees will be discussed before your appointment.
Why Contact Lens Fitting Matters
A contact lens fitting goes beyond just choosing a brand—it’s about safety, comfort, and long-term eye health. Here’s what a fitting consultation helps support:
Guidance on Safe Lens Wear
Learn about safe handling, hygiene, and care routines. This helps reduce the risk of complications and supports healthy lens use over time.
Assessing Fit for Day-to-Day Comfort
A contact lens fitting helps determine how well the lenses sit on your eyes, which may impact comfort and wearability throughout the day.
Prescription Accuracy and Lens Positioning
Beyond lens power, the fit and alignment of the lens on the eye can affect visual performance. A fitting allows your optometrist to assess this and make adjustments as needed.
Lens Type Based on Your Eyes and Lifestyle
Not all lenses suit every eye or activity. A fitting helps ensure the lenses recommended are appropriate for your eye shape, tear film, and visual demands.
Did you know?
Contact lenses that aren’t properly fitted or cared for can increase your risk of eye infections!
Source: Healthdirect Australia – Contact Lens Care
Experience Northbridge
Contact Lens Consultations to Support Your Vision
Our optometrists offer contact lens consultations to help determine which lens options may suit your vision and eye health. During the fitting process, we assess comfort, lens position, and vision correction needs. We provide guidance on lens care and wearability based on clinical findings and your individual preferences.
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Explore Eyewear Options to Suit Your Style and Prescription
If you’ve experienced changes in your vision, our optometrists can assess whether a prescription update is needed. We offer a variety of frames and sunglasses, suitable for a wide range of prescriptions, styles, and face shapes. Our team is available to help you choose eyewear that suits your needs and preferences.
Your Eye Health, Professionally Managed
Our optometrists are fully registered with AHPRA and provide comprehensive eye examinations using modern diagnostic equipment.
We assess vision, screen for eye disease, and provide personalised prescription solutions tailored to your needs.
- AHPRA-registered practitioners
- Digital retinal imaging
- Contact lens fittings
- Medicare-supported eye tests
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Frequently Asked Questions About Contact Lens Fittings
See below the most commonly asked questions we receive from our patients daily about contact lens fittings
Not directly. A glasses prescription and a contact lens prescription are not the same. Because contact lenses sit directly on the eye (rather than in front of it), the prescription may differ. A contact lens assessment is required to determine the correct specifications and lens type.
Your optometrist will begin by assessing the health of your eyes to ensure contact lenses are a suitable option. They will then take measurements of the shape and curvature of your eye, and determine a contact lens prescription based on your vision needs.
Trial lenses may be provided, and if you’re new to contacts, you’ll be guided through safe insertion, removal, and care practices. A follow-up appointment is typically arranged to monitor comfort, fit, and visual performance.
Many people can wear contact lenses, but suitability depends on your eye health, vision needs, and lifestyle. Your optometrist will examine your eyes and discuss whether contact lenses are an appropriate option for you.
Yes, there are contact lens designs available for people with astigmatism. Your optometrist can assess your needs and determine if toric lenses are suitable based on your prescription and eye shape.
Multifocal contact lenses may be an option for people who require vision correction for both distance and near tasks. These lenses are designed to support clear vision at multiple distances. Your optometrist can assess your suitability and guide you through a fitting.
If you experience discomfort or dryness while wearing contact lenses, your optometrist may recommend a different lens material, type, or care routine. Additional measures, such as lubricating drops, might also be discussed based on your symptoms and clinical findings.
If you’re experiencing discomfort, dry eyes, or blurry vision with your current lenses, it’s best to book a consultation. Your optometrist will assess the fit, material, and prescription of your current lenses and explore whether changes are needed.
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