COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., July 06, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Powers Eye Center in Colorado Springs offers a wide range of vision care services, including contact lens exams. To ensure your contact lenses fit you well and comfortably, we utilize high-tech optometry equipment, such as corneal topography. This device will help us provide well-fitting contact lenses that suit your individual needs.

Your Contact Lens Exam

A contact lens is similar to a regular eye exam, but additional testing is done for the fitting of the lenses. You will be asked questions about your health and your normal activities. You will be given a visual acuity test to determine the right prescription to correct your vision. Devices will be used to look into the interior structures of your eyes to ensure eye health. Corneal topography is another method your optometrist will use to ensure a good fit of the contact lenses.

Understanding Corneal Topography

Corneal topography is a computer-assisted device that is designed to provide a 3-dimensional map of the curvature of the cornea. The device uses a lighted bowl that contains a pattern of concentric rings, which is linked to a computer. The patient sits in front of the bowl, and a series of data points are mapped onto a disk that is projected onto the corneal surface. These points are then digitized and are printed out as different colors, designating various elevations on the eye surface. The printout can reveal a number of irregularities that cannot be detected by other means. The procedure only takes a few minutes and is completely painless for the patient.

Corneal Topography for Contact Lenses

Videokeratoscopy allows greater precision in providing the measurements for your contact lenses, and can be particularly helpful for those patients who may be hard to fit. The measurements provided by corneal topography allow your Colorado Springs optometrist to provide test lenses that allow a more exact fit, eliminating the additional time spent calibrating to patients’ individual’s needs. This translates into a more comfortable fit, in shorter time, with less irritation of the eye surface. For these reasons, corneal topography has become an essential part of your contact lens exam.

Call Powers Eye Center for Your Contact Lens Exam

Dr. Neil McAllister and the staff at Powers Eye Center are committed to providing quality vision care for our patients in Colorado Springs, CO and surrounding areas. We offer a broad range of eye care services and state-of-the-art equipment to help you enjoy good vision at every age. Call Powers Eye Center today at 719-598-5068 for an appointment to learn how corneal topography can help you achieve a perfect fit for your contact lenses.

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