Contact Lens Exams and Fittings in Ancaster
Lenses fitted to your eyes and your routine
Whether you’re new to contacts or have worn them for years, Dr. Kristyn Pozzer checks that your eyes are healthy for lens wear and finds a lens that stays comfortable through your day.
Types of contact lenses we fit
The right lens depends on your prescription, the shape of your eyes and how often you plan to wear them.
Daily disposables
A fresh pair every morning that goes in the garbage at night. There's no cleaning or case, so they suit part-time wearers, sports and travel.
Monthly reusable lenses
Cleaned and stored overnight and replaced once a month. They usually cost less per day if you wear contacts most days.
Toric lenses
Made for astigmatism and weighted so they stay in the right position on your eye when you blink. They come in daily and monthly versions.
Rigid gas permeable lenses
Firm lenses that hold their shape on your eye and can give crisper vision with higher or irregular prescriptions, including keratoconus. They take longer to get used to and last a year or more with good care.
How a contact lens fitting works
Eye health check
Dr. Pozzer checks your vision and the health of your eyes, including your corneas and tear film, to make sure contacts are a good option for you.
Measurements and fitting
We measure the curve and size of your eyes and choose a lens to match your prescription and how you'll wear it.
Trial lenses
You try the lenses at home for a few days. If you're new to contacts, we show you how to put them in, take them out and care for them before you leave.
Follow-up and your prescription
We check how the lenses sit on your eyes and how they've felt. Once everything is right, we finalize your contact lens prescription and order your supply.
Why contacts need their own prescription
Your glasses prescription doesn’t always carry straight over to contact lenses. A contact sits right on your eye, so the power can be different, and the lens also needs the right curve and diameter to sit well.
A lens that fits too tightly or too loosely can feel fine at first and still cause redness or irritation that builds through the day. That’s why we check the fit on your eye and see you again once you’ve worn them for a while.
Not sure whether contacts are right for you? Get in touch.
Contact lens brands we carry
Acuvue
Johnson & Johnson's contact lens brand, with daily and reusable lenses for nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism.
Alcon
The makers of DAILIES and AIR OPTIX lenses, including designs for astigmatism and for reading up close.
Bausch + Lomb
The makers of ULTRA and Biotrue lenses, with daily and monthly options.
CooperVision
The makers of Biofinity, MyDay, MiSight and Clariti lenses, including toric lenses for astigmatism.
Already wear a lens you like? Bring the box or your prescription and we'll check it's still the right fit for you.
Contact Lens FAQ
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Yes. Contacts need an up-to-date eye exam so Dr. Pozzer can check your prescription and eye health. If you’re due for both, we can usually do them at the same visit.
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OHIP doesn’t cover contact lens fittings or the lenses themselves. Many extended health plans cover part of the cost, and we’ll give you a receipt to submit.
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In most cases, yes. Toric soft lenses correct most astigmatism, and rigid gas permeable lenses are an option when it’s higher or irregular.
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Often, yes. A different lens material or a switch to daily disposables can make a real difference, and Dr. Pozzer will look at your tear film during the exam before suggesting what to try. If your eyes feel dry even without lenses, a dry eye assessment can help find out why.
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Soft lenses usually feel comfortable within a few days. Rigid gas permeable lenses take longer, and most people build up their wearing time over a week or two.
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Yes, once they can put them in, take them out and keep them clean. Some contact lenses are also designed to slow how quickly a child’s nearsightedness progresses. Read more on our myopia management page.
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To re-order lenses, existing patients can call, text or email the office. For new patients Dr. Pozzer prefers to have a contact lens fitting exam, please contact the office to book.
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We’re at 241 Wilson Street East in the village of Ancaster, about 15 minutes from Dundas and west Hamilton. There’s free parking beside and behind the boutique.