contactlensspecialist
A contact lens specialist is a eye care professional who focuses on the evaluation, fitting, and management of contact lenses. They may be optometrists, ophthalmologists, or allied eye care professionals with advanced training in contact lens practice. Their role encompasses assessing ocular health, refractive error, and tear film to determine a patient’s suitability for contact lens wear and to select appropriate lens types and parameters.
During the fitting process, a contact lens specialist uses tools such as keratometry, corneal topography, and
Follow-up care is a key component, with the specialist monitoring fit, comfort, vision quality, and ocular surface
Practice settings vary and can include private practices, clinics, hospitals, or manufacturers. Licensing and scope of