First, the optician will ask some questions about your daily life and help to identify what types of lens will best fit your needs and lifestyle. They will also ask if you would like to wear contact lenses for aesthetic reasons, for example if you were interested in trying coloured contact lenses to enhance your natural eye colour.
The fitting also features a measurement of your eyes. This important stage allows the optometrist to ensure your lenses fit perfectly and are as comfortable as they can be.
The optician will also guide you through some important details you will need to have in mind when wearing contacts; including how to put lenses in, how to remove them and how to safely store and care for your contact lenses. The goal is to make sure you feel completely comfortable with your contact lenses and to give you confidence in wearing them everyday.
You will then be asked to demonstrate how to insert and remove your lenses to ensure you feel happy and confident in doing so. At the time, this process may seem a lot to remember - but if it’s the case then don’t worry, we’ve got you covered and have put together some helpful and easy to follow how-to guides:

What to expect in a contact lens fitting