Services
Custom contact lenses
We have a wide selection of contact lenses to suit your lifestyle and needs. A contact lens fitting checks that your lenses fit your eyes and that your eyes stay comfortable while you wear them.
At a glance
- Who it is for
- People who are new to contact lenses and people who already wear them
- Includes
- A check of your eyes and of how lenses fit, and a contact lens prescription
- OHIP coverage
- OHIP does not cover contact lenses. Private or workplace insurance may cover part of the cost.
- What to bring
- Your current lenses or lens boxes, your glasses and any lens prescription you have
About contact lens fittings
A contact lens prescription is different from a glasses prescription. It includes measurements of your eyes and the type of lens that fits them, which is why a fitting is part of getting contact lenses.
At your fitting
- We talk about how and when you plan to wear contact lenses
- We measure the surface of your eyes and check how trial lenses fit
- If you are new to contact lenses, we show you how to put them in, take them out and keep them clean
- We check how your eyes are doing with the lenses, which may need a follow-up visit
Ask us about ordering contact lenses.
What to expect
Step 1: Your eyes and your routine
We ask how you plan to use contact lenses and check the health of the front of your eyes.
Step 2: Trial lenses
We check how trial lenses fit and how clearly you see with them.
Step 3: Your prescription
When the fit is right, your optometrist gives you a contact lens prescription.
Step 4: Follow-up
Your optometrist tells you when to come back to check your lenses and your eyes.
Questions about contact lenses
Do I need a contact lens fitting if I have a glasses prescription?
Yes. A glasses prescription does not include the measurements needed for contact lenses. A contact lens fitting checks how lenses fit your eyes and gives you a contact lens prescription.
I have never worn contact lenses. Where do I start?
Book a contact lens fitting. Your optometrist will check whether contact lenses suit your eyes and talk with you about the kinds of lenses that fit your needs and your routine.
Book a contact lens fitting
Choose a time online and we will confirm it with you.