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Contact Lenses and Contact Lens Exams
Welcome to The Eye Institute: North Carolina’s Premier Contact Lens Exams
Contacts are a clear choice for more than 45 million people in the U.S. Advances in contact lens design and materials have made them easy to wear, more affordable, more comfortable, and more viable for most vision correction, including bifocal wearers.
Contact Lens Exams
People often ask about contact lens exams, which is not the same as your regular vision exam.
In addition to your comprehensive eye exam, our TEI optometrists will perform additional tests for the ideal fit and evaluation. This will include your corneal curvature, pupil size, and assess your tear film — a protective coating of tears that spreads like a film over the front of your eyes. They’ll also evaluate lens movement on your eyes, visual acuity and various other tests.
One of the most common problems with contact lens wearing is dry eyes, so we need to confirm your tear film is sufficient. Contacts are not one size fits all so a thorough assessment is extremely important.
Contact Lens Options
TEI offers a variety of options, including both hard and soft lenses. Toric lenses work well for most people with astigmatism, and contacts even come with bifocal or multifocal options. Soft lenses provide a variety of wear lengths, including:
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- Disposable-wear: There’s nothing healthier than wearing new lenses every day, so most of our patients choose daily disposable contacts.
- Specialty lenses: Scleral and RGP lenses.
Your doctor will help you determine which contact lens modality is best for you!
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Back-Up Glasses
All of our doctors recommend Back-Up Glasses for their contact lens patients. You may prefer your contacts, but there are times when your eyes are tired or bothered by allergies/infection when glasses are a necessary option. Also, removing your contacts at the end of the day allows your corneas to receive the necessary oxygen they need in order to be a successful long-term contact lens wearer.
The Eye Institute offers 50% off your prescription eyeglass lenses when you purchase a pair of back-up glasses on the same day as your annual supply of contact lenses.
That’s 50% off whether you use a current frame or purchase a new frame for your back-up glasses.
Why Choose The Eye Institute?
When it comes to comprehensive contact lens exams, The Eye Institute offers unmatched expertise, advanced technology, and personalized care. We are nationally recognized for our leadership in eye care, providing exceptional services for those seeking contact lenses.
- Innovative Technology: We believe in bringing the best in technology to our patients. From Neurolens® to Virtual Reality testing, we offer cutting-edge treatments that improve not only your vision but also your quality of life.
- Personalized Care: We know that no two patients are the same, which is why we take the time to understand your unique vision needs. We work closely with you to create a treatment plan that fits your lifestyle. Your comfort and well-being are always our top priorities.
- Experienced, Caring Team: We strive to make your experience as comfortable and welcoming as possible, from the moment you walk through our doors to the moment you leave, with clearer and more comfortable vision.
- Trusted Expertise: With years of experience and a national reputation for excellence, The Eye Institute is proud to be a leading provider of Neurolens® glasses and other advanced eye care treatments. When you choose us, you’re choosing a practice that is dedicated to offering the best care possible.
Contact Lens Exam Reviews: What Our Patients Are Saying
Our patients have experienced exceptional service and precise prescriptions through our contact lens exams at The Eye Institute.
Testimonials
I was very pleased with my first visit to the Eye Institute. Everyone was very polite and professional. The care I received was excellent. Their equipment is state of the art. Thank you for your excellent service.
Mary Eshelman
We love this facility and I love my doctor. He listens attentively and explains everything in explicit details. The customer service is also great. Everyone is so pleasant, attentive and helpful! I wouldn't consider going anywhere else!
Angie Hendricks
I have been coming to see Dr. Poirier here for 16 years. He is excellent, and has always taken the time to not just check my vision, but to maintain my eye health. My eyes have changed with age and diabetes, but all of the wonderful staff here have kept my vision as great as ever!
Sarah Dunn
Young man that did my exam was super sweet and did a great job. Everyone at practice is always nice. Dr P is always nice and informative. I am very satisfied with the care I receive.
Tracey Maxwell
This was my 1st visit to this office. Everyone was very friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful. They talked me through a few issues I'd been having that most would just brush off and was super helpful in getting me what I need. I highly recommend Dr. P and his staff to get you what you need.
Brianna Camp
I took my 5 year old for an eye exam and everyone was super friendly, patient and professional. Would highly recommend!
Danielle Driver
