Contact Lens Fitting and Direct Primary Care (DPC): Clear Vision, Personalized Comfort
If you don't like wearing glasses or want to be free while playing sports, contact lenses are a great option. DPC makes sure your fitting is accurate, comfortable, and fits your lifestyle.
Contact Lens Fitting: More Than Just "One Size Fits All"
To find the right contact lenses for you, an eye doctor will measure your eyes.
- Keratometry measures the curvature of the cornea.
- The size of the pupil and iris
- Quality of the tear film (for testing dry eyes)
You can choose from daily disposables, toric (for astigmatism), multifocal, and scleral lenses.
Important information for patients:
- Uses: fixes presbyopia, myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism.
- Safety: Low risk; if they don't fit right, they can cause corneal abrasions or infections.
- Costs: Regular fittings cost between 100 USD and 200 USD, but DPC members get fittings for free.
Risks of a bad fit:
- Discomfort that makes people stop wearing their lenses.
- Corneal ulcers caused by hypoxia or inadequate hygiene.
How DPC Changes Taking Care of Contact Lenses
Direct Primary Care (DPC) replaces quick eye exams with thorough fittings that put the patient first.
1. A full eye exam
- Advanced diagnostics: Map surface irregularities with corneal topographers.
- Looking at the tear film: Find out if you have dry eyes and suggest hydrating lenses or drops.
- Lifestyle matching: For travel, get daily or extended-wear lenses that are good for sports.
2. Clear costs and full support
- Prices that include everything: Membership includes fittings, follow-ups, and consultations that need to be done right away.
- Lower costs: DPC patients save 50 USD to 150 USD on trial lenses and solutions.
- Other choices: Talk about ortho-k or LASIK if contacts aren't working for you.
3. Follow-up and education with kindness
- Access 24 hours a day, 7 days a week: Take care of redness, pain, or blurry vision right away.
- Custom care plans: Show how to put in and take out, clean, and travel tips.
- Preventive care: Get yearly checkups to get new prescriptions and check your eyes.
Success Stories from Real Life
- Case 1: Sarah, 25, has astigmatism. Sarah's DPC provider gave her toric lenses, which fixed her problems with blurry vision when playing softball.
- Case 2: Tom, who is 50 years old, needs multifocals. Tom's DPC team found hybrid lenses that let him read and drive without glasses.
Questions and Answers: DPC for Fitting Contact Lenses
- Q: How long does it take to fit?
- A: The first assessment takes 60 to 90 minutes, and follow-ups are in one to two weeks.
- Q: Is it possible for me to test different types of lenses?
- A: Yes. DPC gives you trial pairs (dailies, monthlies, etc.) until you find the right fit.
- Q: Do you get colored lenses?
- A: Yes. DPC sells cosmetic lenses that fit and work with your prescription.
- Q: What should I do if my eyes get dry?
- A: DPC gives you drops that don't have preservatives in them or switches you to lenses that keep moisture.
Why DPC is the best for eye care
The American Optometric Association (AOA) stresses the importance of custom fittings. DPC gets things done by:
- Cutting down on pain: 90% success with first-fit compared to 60% with traditional methods.
- Lessening infections: Teaching people about CL-related ulcers cuts their number by 70%.
- Saving money: Members save between 200 USD and 500 USD a year by getting care in bundles and having fewer problems.
Final Thoughts
Fitting contact lenses isn't just about seeing better; it's also about making your life better by making you more comfortable and confident. With DPC, you get a partner who carefully fits each lens to your eyes, helps you adjust, and makes sure your eyes stay healthy for a long time. No rushed appointments or one-size-fits-all solutions—just personalized care that lets you focus on what you see, not your lenses.
