What is the primary purpose of a contact lens fitting?

The primary purpose of a contact lens fitting is to determine the appropriate type and specification of contact lenses for the individual patient. This involves assessing various factors, including the curvature of the cornea, refractive error, and the shape of the eye, to ensure that the lenses fit comfortably and provide optimal vision. A successful fitting is essential for maximizing both comfort and visual performance when wearing contact lenses.

While evaluating the patient’s overall eye health is important and is often part of the comprehensive eye examination, it is not the central focus specifically associated with the contact lens fitting process. Likewise, measuring visual acuity with glasses is relevant in establishing a baseline for vision correction but does not directly pertain to the fitting of contact lenses, which requires unique assessments separate from glasses. Performing surgery on the eyes is entirely unrelated to the fitting of contact lenses, which is a non-invasive procedure focused on selecting the right lenses for use on the surface of the eye.