Contact lenses are suitable for a wide range of patients, but the right fit depends on several factors unique to each individual. The shape of your cornea, the moisture levels of your eyes, your prescription, and your daily lifestyle all play a role in determining which type of lens is right for you.

Many people assume that certain prescriptions or conditions make contact lens wear impossible, but that’s rarely the case. Patients with astigmatism, presbyopia, or nearsightedness can all be candidates for contacts. Our doctors take the time to evaluate your eyes thoroughly before recommending a lens type, ensuring your comfort and visual clarity from day one.

Contact lenses come in a variety of materials, replacement schedules, and designs. Understanding your options makes it easier to find the lens that fits your life.

Here are some of the most common types we fit at our practice:

• Daily disposable lenses: Fresh lenses each day with no cleaning required, ideal for convenience and eye health

• Bi-weekly and monthly lenses: Worn for an extended period with proper nightly cleaning and storage

• Toric lenses: Designed to correct astigmatism with precision and stability

• Multifocal lenses: Provide clear vision at multiple distances, a great option for patients with presbyopia

• Specialty and scleral lenses: Custom-designed for patients with irregular corneas or challenging prescriptions
  
  

Our team will walk you through each option and help you find the best match based on your vision needs, eye health, and daily routine.

A contact lens fitting is different from a standard eye exam, and it’s an important step that shouldn’t be skipped. During your fitting, our doctors will measure the curvature of your cornea, evaluate your tear film, and assess the overall health of your eye’s surface. These measurements ensure the lens sits correctly on your eye and doesn’t restrict oxygen flow.

Vision Source Mandan is part of the prestigious Vision Source network, a group of independent optometrists committed to delivering the most advanced eye care available. As a Vision Source member practice, we’re often among the first to access new diagnostic tools and lens technologies as they come to market. That means our patients benefit from the latest in vision correction options.

Our team also takes care to address conditions that can affect contact lens comfort, such as dry eye. If you’ve struggled to wear contacts comfortably in the past, it may be related to an underlying issue that can be treated. We approach contact lens care as part of a broader picture of your overall eye health, and we pair every fitting with a comprehensive eye exam to ensure nothing is overlooked. For patients interested in correcting their vision in multiple ways, we also offer guidance on eyeglasses and contacts.

Vision Source Mandan has spent more than 70 years building trusted, long-term relationships with patients across Bismarck, Mandan, and the surrounding communities. Whether you’re exploring contact lenses for the first time or simply looking for a more personalized fitting experience, our team of experienced optometrists is here to help you see your best.

We make it a priority to understand your lifestyle, your vision goals, and your eye health history before recommending any lens. That individualized approach is what has kept generations of North Dakota families coming