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Contact Lens Exam in Southside

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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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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 A1A Family EyeCare in Southside today.

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Experience a New Perspective With Contact Lenses!


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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.


Patient Reviews
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- May. 03, 2025
Always excellent.
- Apr. 29, 2025
I can see perfectly now. Everyone is awesome, very kind and helpful. I went somewhere else last ti... me I got glasses. I won't do that again. I am staying with this place. You will be very happy with your decision to go there.
- Apr. 28, 2025
Great experience all the way around!
- Apr. 24, 2025
I have been going here for the last 5 years for eye exam and glasses. Everyone is always very friend... ly and it’s clean. This is the first time I didn’t like my glasses I got, they have a 30 day return policy and made it very easy to exchange them. Highly recommend A1A family eye care!
- Apr. 17, 2025
Fantastic experience. Dr. Taylor came highly recommended and now I understand why. Staff was amazi... ng! Visit felt unrushed and he really took the time to understand my issues and help prescribe solutions.
- Apr. 15, 2025
I go here for my annual eye check. They are very Friendly & Efficient here. Easy Parking. Highly ... recommend.
- Apr. 08, 2025
Your place to go for great quality service, efficient and extremely professional
- Apr. 07, 2025
Excellent service! Very caring and professional.
- Mar. 28, 2025
Great place. Dr Brown was fantastic and staff were the best 100 % recommend
- Mar. 25, 2025
Staff and medical care is great - and walking distance from home. CANT BEAT THAT for great care!
- Mar. 14, 2025
Great place with friendly staff clean and comfortable for all ages.
- Mar. 11, 2025
Dr Brown was AMAZING! She was so kind and patient with my son with special needs. She took her time,... explained things, and listened to him. It was truly a beautiful experience! We LOVED her!
- Mar. 04, 2025
Staff was so nice and welcoming. Dr. Brown explained everything that I was concerned about in my exa... m. Very detailed exam that I have never had before. I’m glad my insurance was in network with them because if not I would have never visited them. Highly recommend for sure!
- Feb. 28, 2025
I’m so very blessed to have this office take care of my eye therapy and my routine eye care.. won�... ��t go anywhere else now.
- Feb. 11, 2025
Great, I had my son referred here for glasses. I should have just came here 1st! They did a great jo... b dealing with my son who can be dramatic at any doctors office. They were understanding and kind. He got his prescription and eye wear all in one location for a reasonable price.
- Feb. 06, 2025
Wonderful front and back office staff! Dr Brown is very attentive and explains everything very well... !
- Jan. 31, 2025
Dr. Joly has given me and my family excellent eye care for many years. We trust her and her staff wi... th one of the most important things in life, our sight. Thank you for the many times you have come to our rescue Dr. Joly.
- Jan. 27, 2025
Great eye doctor and friendly & helpful staff!
- Jan. 27, 2025
Excellent experience every time. Dr. Taylor was amazing and the front desk staff went above and beyo... nd.
- Jan. 16, 2025
This was my first time seeing Dr. Joly for myself and it was a pleasure having her as my optician! I... previously went to her for my significant other last year, and I knew I had to come back for myself. I moved about a year ago, so I've had the same optician growing up since I was little, so it was hard finding someone new for me! I definitely recommend this office. The whole staff is very nice! Great experience overall.

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Contact Lens Exams in Southside

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Hours
  • Monday 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
    2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
  • Tuesday 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
    2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
  • Wednesday 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
    2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
  • Thursday 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
    2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
  • Friday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
    2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
  • Saturday 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Sunday Closed
Insurance Plans
  • VSP
  • Medicare
  • United Healthcare
  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Cigna
  • Spectera
  • Superior Vision
  • Davis Vision
  • EyeMed

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