French Optical Fashion, Inc. in New York explains why an in-person eye exam for contact lenses matters for first-time wearers, as online vision testing and lens purchasing draw attention to the importance of comprehensive eye health checks.
— French Optical Fashion, Inc., a Manhattan eyewear boutique and vision center, today outlined why an in-person eye exam for contacts remains an important step for first-time lens wearers in New York. The statement follows recent media coverage of online vision testing and web-based contact lens purchasing. The company said a contact lens evaluation includes measurements and health checks that differ from a basic glasses prescription.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulates contact lenses as medical devices, and federal rules generally require a valid prescription before they can be sold. According to the American Optometric Association, a contact lens prescription is based on a dedicated fitting evaluation and differs from an eyeglasses prescription. Interest in remote vision tools has raised questions about which parts of a contact lens exam can be completed without a clinician physically present.
At its Manhattan location, French Optical Fashion describes the contact lens exam as having several parts. Staff measure the curvature of the eye’s front surface, a process called keratometry, and use those readings to select a lens base curve and diameter. The exam also includes an evaluation of the tear film, which helps identify dry eye considerations that can affect how comfortably a lens is worn.
The company said the process continues beyond the initial measurements. Patients try a trial lens, and clinicians check visual acuity, meaning sharpness of vision, with the lens in place. A follow-up visit confirms the fit after the trial period, which the company describes as about one week. First-time wearers also receive instruction on inserting and removing lenses, and the practice discusses lens types such as daily wear, extended wear, toric for astigmatism, multifocal, orthokeratology, and decorative options.
“A contact lens is worn directly on the surface of the eye, so the fit and the health of the eye need to be assessed together,” said Press Relations, Media Representative of French Optical Fashion, Inc. “An eye exam for contacts gives first-time wearers a baseline, a lens matched to their eye, and hands-on training before they begin daily use.”
About French Optical Fashion, Inc.: French Optical Fashion, Inc., also known as French Optical, is an eyewear boutique and vision center at 7 E 33rd St in New York, NY. The company has served New York City since 1997 and offers comprehensive eye exams, contact lens fittings, designer eyeglasses, sunglasses, and prescription lenses, supported by licensed eye care professionals and an in-house lab.
First-time contact lens wearers in New York who are comparing in-person fitting options with online alternatives can review the appointment details and exam services offered by French Optical Fashion, Inc. at French Optical Fashion, Inc – Eye Exam For Contacts.
French Optical Fashion, Inc
7 E 33rd St., New York, NY 10016
(212) 868-3310
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