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Contact Lens Exam in Dover

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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!

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What to Expect From Your Contact Lens Exam

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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 Dover Eye Clinic in Dover today.

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Contact Lens Exams FAQs

Can dry eye sufferers wear contact lenses?

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.

Can a child wear contact lenses?

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.

Do I need an eye exam and prescription for tinted contact lenses?

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.

Patient Reviews
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- Dec. 08, 2025
Loved the service. Melissa went out of her way to check with my ophthalmologist on why his original... Rx seemed at odds with the lens grinding of my new glasses. She had the lenses reground after she spent time in the rain while I was in my car due to my difficulty being on a walker. She reset the lens apparatus to double check the appropriate Rx and voila the correction was great. It's hard to get good service nowadays but Dover Eyes is the exception. I would highly recommend Dover Eyes for those who appreciate good service. John Ponte
- Dec. 06, 2025
Will never forget the day Dr. Maria opened up his clinic on his day off for me specifically to help ... save my eye during a corneal ulcer. Very kind man and always gives service with a smile. His team of ladies that work along side him are all wonderful to deal with. Thank you Dr. Maria for taking care of me!!
- Nov. 20, 2025
Great staff. The new doctor is amazing with kiddos. Highly recommend
- Sep. 11, 2025
We love the knowledgeable and friendly staff at Dover Eye Clinic!!!
- May. 04, 2025
Best Eye Clinic ever. Everyone is so helpful and nice!!!
- Apr. 22, 2025
All personnel were Awesome very professional and the young Dr. knows his job and very well mannered.... .
- Apr. 11, 2025
Dr Maria is a long standing community optometrist. He treats every patient as if they're family. Gre... at Service, no longer waits. Friendly happy staffing. Great selection of eyewear.
- Apr. 07, 2025
Everyone was wonderful! This was my first time having to pick out frames. The staff took a lot o... f time with me to ensure I had a pair of frames that looked and felt great on me. 100% amazing clinic
- Mar. 29, 2025
Dr. Milner, Nia, and Dee are amazing! Great service, informed care, and I didn’t feel rushed in an... d out, which is what I’m used to at the chain locations. I’m impressed!
- Mar. 21, 2025
Best experience at an eye clinic ever. So friendly and patient.
- Mar. 01, 2025
Great Service, Staff was verry helpful and friendly, Dr. Mainer verry helpful and friendly.
- Nov. 07, 2024
I had a great experience here they are very sweet girls professional very clean and Dr Maria is awes... ome I love my glasses 🩷
- Nov. 02, 2024
I'm coming just on account of the way yall treated my wife ! Very professional
- Sep. 27, 2024
My daughter has anxiety from eye doctors so bad and I was worried with the mix of reviews online. Bu... t I loved our kind female technician and Dr Anna Anderson so much! Apologies to the gentlemen after us because we ran over our appointment time but they were so kind and patient explaining everything to my 10 year-old. Dee was great as well when we tried glasses on. Highly recommend.
- Sep. 18, 2024
Great Service
- Sep. 12, 2024
The optometrist was very informative about my scans and eye test. The staff was helpful. By the time... I finished my paperwork they were ready for my exam.
- Aug. 29, 2024
Dr Anna Anderson was very professional, personable, and knowledgeable. I felt well informed and take... n care of. The rest of the staff were friendly helpful and moved me along quickly to the next step. It was a good visit.
- Jul. 27, 2024
Dr. Maria, Tammy and the rest of the staff are always amazing! I feel confident that I received a t... horough exam, and enjoyed visitng with my friends at the Dover Eye Clinic!
- Jul. 12, 2024
Great customer service!!
- Jun. 19, 2024
Very friendly and very professional.

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Contact Lens Exams in Dover

Our optometry practice in Dover

Hours
  • Monday 8:30 am - 5:30 pm
  • Tuesday 8:30 am - 5:30 pm
  • Wednesday 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
  • Thursday 8:30 am - 7:00 pm
  • Friday 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
Insurance Plans
  • VSP
  • Medicare
  • United Healthcare
  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • Spectera
  • Superior Vision
  • Davis Vision
  • Anthem
  • EyeMed
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield

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