 In addition to a full eye examination, there are a few key observations that should be undertaken prior to fitting a patient with contact lenses. Certain health issues, such as allergies, medications, sinus and other upper-respiratory tract problems, general hygiene and whether or not the patient smokes, should also be taken into consideration at this stage. More > | |  The first selection the ECP makes is whether to use a rigid or soft lens fit. The vast majority in today's market, will be a soft lens. Patients, particularly new fits, generally opt for the immediate comfort that this type of lens offers, despite the possibility of poorer vision and longer term costs. Modern rigid lenses have much to offer in terms of quality of vision, particularly for astigmats, but many patients having a lens inserted for the first time will opt for comfort - and who can blame them! More > |