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Contact Lens Exam in Northwest El Paso
Discover the Freedom and Convenience of Contact Lenses
- Need bifocal or multifocal contacts?
- Rigid gas permeable or soft lenses?
- Disposables, dailies or colored contacts?
Contact lenses give wearers a full field of focused vision no matter where you look. Because they move with your eyes, contacts help allow you to track action with sharp and clear peripheral vision. Moreover, if you lead an active lifestyle, contacts provide more freedom and flexibility to enjoy your favorite sports.
A contact lens exam will help us determine the perfect contact lens fit for your eyes and lifestyle!
What to Expect From Your Contact Lens Exam
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Regular eye exam
During your comprehensive eye exam your optometrist will check that your eyes are healthy and will test your vision to determine your contact lens prescription.
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Contact lens consultation
During your contact lens exam your optometrist will check for dry eye symptoms and consult with you to determine what type of contact lenses are the best fit for your lifestyle and vision needs.
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Contact lens fitting
For ideal vision correction and comfort, contact lenses must fit well. Your optometrist will examine the size and shape of your cornea and pupil to ensure the right fit.
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Contact lens trial and follow-up
Your optometrist will insert trial lenses and ask you to keep them on for 15-20 minutes to be sure the fit is comfortable and vision is clear. After a few days, you'll come in for a follow-up evaluation.
Where Can I Get a Contact Lens Exam?
The right contact lenses, carefully fitted and prescribed by your optometrist, can provide many benefits and prevent discomfort and eye disease.
Once you have determined the right contact lens, you can start enjoying the benefits and freedom of daily or regular contact lens wear.
We offer contact lens exams at our eye clinic and will help determine the best contact lenses for your needs and eye shape. Simply schedule your appointment by contacting Envision EyeCare - West in Northwest El Paso today.
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Contact Lens Exams FAQs
Usually, yes. While some types of contact lenses can aggravate symptoms of dry eye syndrome, such as eye dryness, redness and irritation, other contacts are perfectly suitable for dry eyes. Speak with an eye doctor near you regarding your dry eye symptoms, and they'll prescribe the perfect contact lenses for ultimate comfort.
It's a case-by-case basis. Typically, eye doctors don't prescribe contacts to children under the age of 11 or 12, though there are exceptions. Wearing contact lenses requires responsible care, including cleaning and disinfecting routines. Most teenagers can handle contact lens care if they're motivated to wear contacts.
Yes! Even if you're just using contacts to change the color of your eyes, you still need an eye exam and a prescription. Contact lenses are a medical device and require fitting by an eye doctor.
Meet our Eye Doctors
Vinh Ngo O.D.
Therapeutic Optometrist
Language:
English
- Accepting New Patients
- Family Friendly
- In Person Appointments
Vinh Ngo, O.D. received his Doctor of Optometry from the Western University of Health Sciences in 2014 and earned his Bachelor of Science in chemistry and biology from the University of Minnesota in 2009. Dr. Ngo finds the field of…
Gordon Hendricks O.D.
Therapeutic Optometrist
Language:
English
- Accepting New Patients
- Family Friendly
- In Person Appointments
Gordon Hendricks, O.D. received his Doctor of Optometry from The Southern California College of Optometry in 1993 and earned his Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Biology from the University of California Riverside in 1988. Dr.…
Patient Reviews
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129 Reviews
E n. - Jun 18, 2026
I recommend coming here if you appreciate an in-person exam and good care. Dr. Gordon was very frien... Show Moredly and kind! I very much appreciate when eye doctors don't rush you; Dr. Gordon was very calm and didn't rush me at all. The staff was very polite too. The woman who did my pre-exam was patient and kind when speaking to me. I also really appreciate when things are explained to me, which they took the time to do! My contact testers didn't look 20/20 but they didn't get upset at me and were very nice about it! Explaining astigmatism/astigmatism contacts may not give me 20/20 but to let my eyes adjust and then if they do well, then I can place an order. I feel so appreciate they were not pushy in the slightest about ordering contacts/glasses! This place was very nice to go to and I absolutely want to go back in two years when I need a new eye exam! They even told me they price match and suggested where to check out prices. I liked this place and suggest it if you are trying to scope out where to go!
Daisy A. - May 29, 2026
Amazing customer service. I loved the way they do the eye exam! I have never had an eye exam as prof... Show Moreessional as in this place.
All the stuff absolutely so helpful.
The virtual tech and doctor was so impressive and they were so nice and clear with the instructions.
Thank you so much!
Contact Lens Exams in Northwest El Paso
Hours Show More
- Monday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Tuesday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Wednesday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Thursday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
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- VSP
- Medicare
- Aetna
- Cigna
- Spectera
- EyeMed
- Davis Vision
- Superior Vision
- Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
- United Health Care Community Plan
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