Find the Lens Fit for Your Lifestyle
Contact lenses give you the freedom to see the world clearer with a full field of view.
You may wear your contacts every day, just as a backup for your favorite frames, or even for those special photo moments. Contact lenses also come in handy for sports—no more worrying about your frames getting jostled during the big game. Plus, you can show off stylish sunglasses without the hassle of switching between frames indoors and outdoors.
At McGugan Eye Care, we can help you keep your eyes happy and healthy with a lens option that meets your vision needs. Schedule your contact lens exam today, and let us care for your eyes.
Book AppointmentWhy Do You Need a Contact Lens Exam?
During a contact lens exam, we evaluate your eye health and vision specifically for contact lens wear. Since the lens rests right on your eye, it’s crucial to customize a fit that promotes comfort and protects your eye health.
Even if your prescription hasn’t changed since your last visit, we take the time to re-evaluate the eye’s surface and lens fit to determine if your contact lenses still meet your needs.
Types of Contact Lenses
At McGugan Eye Care, we offer quality contact lens brands at affordable prices. We want every person to feel comfortable and enjoy clear vision. Each person’s vision needs are unique, so we offer various contact lenses to suit your eyes. We carry:
How We Help You Find the Right Fit
Finding the right contact lens fit is like shopping for the perfect pair of jeans. Your contact lenses should fit your eyes in all the right places to be comfortable (and provide appropriate vision correction).
Your optometrist is like your personal shopper. At your contact lens exam, your eye doctor will assess your prescription, measure your eyes, and consider what type of contact lenses suit your needs.
If your first pair isn’t the right match, you can try on a different pair. Sometimes, this process takes a few tries, but we’re committed to helping you find what works for your vision and eye health.
During your exam, your optometrist will also check the health of your cornea to see if it’s safe for you to wear contacts. If you have dry eyes, your contact lenses might feel uncomfortable, or your optometrist may advise against using them. If you’re a good fit, we’ll recommend lens types based on your eye health and vision needs.
After the exam, you’ll receive a pair of fitting lenses to experience. If you haven’t worn contact lenses before, your optometrist will teach you how to insert and remove them from your eye. Then, you can take the contact lenses home to see if they are comfortable for everyday wear.
Let’s Find Your Contact Lens Style Today
We have contact lenses for all kinds of wearers. Whether you need corrective lenses for near or far vision, astigmatism, presbyopia, or any other vision condition, we’ll help you find your contact lens fit. Even if you have dry eye, we can expand your options and find what works best for you.
Schedule a contact lens exam with one of our optometrists today.
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Custom Vision and Eye Comfort
Scleral contact lenses are custom-designed specialty lenses that rest on the sclera, the white part of the eye, and vault over the cornea. This design creates a smooth optical surface and a fluid-filled layer that helps provide clear vision, lasting comfort, and ongoing hydration throughout the day.
Scleral lenses are often recommended for patients who cannot achieve clear or comfortable vision with traditional soft or rigid contact lenses.
Who Benefits from Scleral Contact Lenses?
Scleral lenses are ideal for patients with:
- Keratoconus or corneal ectasia
- Irregular corneas or corneal scarring
- Post-surgical eyes (LASIK, PRK, or corneal transplants)
- Severe dry eye disease or ocular surface disease
- High or irregular astigmatism
- Contact lens intolerance
Many patients who have previously been told they cannot wear contact lenses experience excellent success with scleral lenses.
How Scleral Lenses Work
Unlike traditional contact lenses, scleral lenses do not touch the cornea. Each lens:
- Vaults completely over the corneal surface
- Is filled with preservative-free saline before insertion
- Creates a protective liquid reservoir that hydrates the eye
- Provides a stable, high-definition optical surface
This design helps improve vision while protecting and soothing the ocular surface throughout the day.
Benefits of Scleral Contact Lenses
Patients choose scleral lenses because they offer:
- Exceptional comfort for dry or sensitive eyes
- Sharper, more stable vision
- Continuous corneal hydration
- Custom fit for each individual eye
- Minimal lens movement and excellent stability
Many patients describe scleral lenses as both visually transformative and physically comfortable.
The Scleral Lens Fitting Process
A scleral lens fitting is a specialized service that includes:
- Corneal imaging and measurements
- Diagnostic trial lenses
- Customized lens design
- Follow-up visits to optimize fit, comfort, and vision
A precise fitting is essential for long-term eye health and successful lens wear.
Scleral Contact Lens Care
Scleral lenses require specific insertion, removal, and cleaning techniques.
Our optometry team provides:
- Personalized training
- Hands-on insertion and removal instruction
- Guidance on proper cleaning and care
- Ongoing support to help ensure safe and confident lens use at home
Scleral Contact Lens FAQ
Yes. Because scleral lenses rest on the sclera rather than the cornea, they are often more comfortable than traditional lenses, even for patients with sensitive or dry eyes.
No. While they are commonly prescribed for medical conditions, scleral lenses can also improve vision quality for patients with high astigmatism or poor vision with standard contacts.
Yes. The fluid reservoir beneath the lens continuously bathes the cornea, making scleral lenses an effective option for moderate to severe dry eye disease.
Most patients comfortably wear scleral lenses throughout the day. Wear time depends on individual eye health and will be determined by your optometrist.
They require a short learning period, but most patients become confident quickly with proper training. Our team provides hands-on instruction and ongoing support.
Coverage varies. In some cases, scleral lenses may be partially covered when prescribed for medical conditions. Our team can help review your benefits.
Schedule a Scleral Lens Consultation
If you’ve struggled with contact lenses, dry eye symptoms, or reduced vision, scleral contact lenses may be the solution.
Book a consultation to learn whether scleral lenses are right for you.
Book AppointmentVisit Our Location
You can find us right on the corner of Frank St and James St, just beside the Strathroy Library.
Our Address
- 22 Frank St
- Strathroy, ON N7G 3X3
Contact Us
- Phone: 519-245-2000
- Email: [email protected]
Hours of Operation
- Monday: 8:45 AM – 5:00 PM
- Tuesday: 8:45 AM – 4:30 PM
- Wednesday: 8:45 AM – 8:00 PM
- Thursday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Friday: 8:45 AM – 3:30 PM
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
All office visits require an appointment, and hours may vary based on doctors’ schedules. Please call ahead to confirm availability before you arrive if you don’t have a scheduled visit.
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