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Contact Lens Services

Contact lens technology is constantly updating and changing. Dr. Gussenhoven prides herself on keeping up to date with the latest technology in contact lens services. She will recommend what will be healthiest for your eyes and give you the best vision possible!

Contact Lens Initial Fitting

In addition to a comprehensive eye examination, Dr. Gussenhoven will evaluate the health of your corneas and analyze the tear film layer to ensure comfortable lens wear. She will evaluate lens alignment and vision with trial contacts. The training process includes insertion and removal as well as an understanding of cleaning and care of the lenses.

Contact Lens Re-Fittings

A re-fitting is recommended every few years to take advantage of new technology. The Re-fit has a reduced fee to reflect less time needed. Patients will be fitted with new lenses while in the office. Necessary follow up appointments will be scheduled to ensure that you can achieve the best vision and most comfortable fit possible.

Annual Contact Lens Evaluations

An annual contact lens evaluation is necessary to ensure continuing optimal fit and clear vision. Changes in lens powers and renewal of the one-year contact lens prescription are the benefits of this contact lens evaluation in addition to your annual eye examination. There is an annual contact lens evaluation fee.

Training Video for First-time Contact Lens Wearers

Putting in your Contacts

Always wash and dry your hands before handling contact lenses.
Always insert and remove your contacts over a plugged sink – that way, if you accidentally drop a lens, you’ll be able to find it more easily.
Pour the right lens and storage solution from the case into your palm. It’s good to get in the habit of always working with the right lens first, just to avoid mix-ups.
Make sure your fingers are clean and dry. Soft contacts tend to stick to wet fingers.
Place the right lens on the tip of the index finger of your dominant hand.
Using the middle finger of your other hand, pull and hold your upper eyelid open, so you cannot blink.
Pull down your lower eyelid, using the middle finger of your inserting hand.
Look up and place the lens gently on the lower white part of your eye. Or, look straight at the lens, and place it directly on the center of your eye.
Look down to position the lens correctly.
Release your eyelid, and close your eye for a moment.

How to remove your Contacts

Always wash and dry your hands before handling contact lenses.
Always insert and remove your contacts over a plugged sink – that way, if you accidentally drop a lens, you’ll be able to find it easier.
Start with your right eye again to stay consistent and have your lens case open and ready, with fresh contact lens solution waiting.
Make sure the lens is centered on your eye. If your eye feels particularly dry, insert a few re-wetting drops to lubricate your lens before removal.
As you look up, pull your lower eyelid down with the middle finger of your inserting hand.
Using the middle finger of your other hand, pull and hold your upper eyelid open, so you cannot blink.
Use your index finger to slide the lens down to the lower white part of your eye.
Gently squeeze the lens between your thumb and index finger, and remove it from your eye.
Rinse the lens with contact solution, and put it into your lens case.