If your contacts feel dry, scratchy, or blurry, it is time for a real solution. A contact lens exam in Lubbock, TX, goes beyond a simple prescription: it gives you a clear, comfortable fit that supports your everyday life, addresses your vision needs and refractive errors.

At Wittman Vision, your exam is focused on accuracy, comfort, and long-term eye health. You learn how your eyes are doing, about different contact lens options and which type best matches your vision and lifestyle, and how to wear them safely. You leave with corrective and specialized contact lenses that work for you, protect your vision, and feel natural.

Book your contact lens eye exam today and see the difference personal care and precision make for your eyes.

What’s Included in the Exam With Contact Lenses

A comprehensive contact lens eye exam includes more than just measuring your prescription. It gives a full picture of your eye condition and ensures your contacts fit precisely using the latest contact lens technology.

It starts with a full vision evaluation, including measuring your eye’s surface curvature, the shape and size of your cornea, testing your tear film for comfort, and assessing your vision clarity. This detailed evaluation is the key to ensuring you wear the best corrective or custom contact lenses for your needs. For first-time wearers, we offer personalized training on insertion and removal using safe prescribing contact lens guidelines.

Contact Lenses Eye Exam At Wittman Vision Centre in Lubbock, TX

Services Offered & Fees

  • Eye Exam (well vision and prescription for lenses) – $139
  • Daytona Optos Ultra-Widefield Retinal Imaging – $39 (recommended annually)
  • Contact Lens Evaluation & Management – Ranging from $93 to $499*
    • Level 1: Spherical Soft – $93*
    • Level 2: Toric & Est Monovision/Multifocal Soft – $125*
    • Level 3: New Monovision/Multifocal Soft) – $140*
    • Level 4: Spherical Gas Permeable – $225*
    • Level 5: Bifocal Contact Lens/Multifocal Sas Permeable – $325*
    • Level 6: Advanced Lens Design (Keratoconus, special eye conditions, etc.) – Starting at $499*
  • Contact lens training for first-time wearers – $45

*Includes 15% day of service discount. Contact lens patients must have a recent eye exam before evaluation services. First-time contact lens patients need training, so please allow up to 60 minutes. These fees do not include the cost of the contact lenses.

Book your exam for expert eye care in Lubbock and the most comfortable corrective solution.

Discover which option is best for you: glasses or contact lenses in Lubbock

Glasses vs Contacts: Which Is Right for You?

Both glasses and contact lenses help you see clearly, but the experience is very different. Choosing how you see the world is a personal decision, often based on your lifestyle, budget, preferences, and daily needs. Some patients prefer prescription glasses, while others want the freedom that contacts give for active routines across West Texas.

Glasses are easy to use, quick to clean, require little maintenance, protect your eyes from dust and debris, and are a classic way to show your personal style. However, they can fog up, feel heavy, limit peripheral vision, and don’t match your outfit.

Contact lenses offer amazing freedom, providing a natural field of view with no frames to block your vision, which is perfect for sports, an active life, or for those who prefer not to wear glasses. You never have to worry about them fogging up, falling, or getting in the way. The downside is that they require careful cleaning and handling to avoid eye injuries and conditions such as infections, dryness, and discomfort.

Here is a quick comparison table to help you weigh your options:

Solution Pros Cons
Glasses Easy to clean and use; Express your personal style; Lower long-term cost; No touching your eye. Can fall, break or get lost; Obstructs peripheral vision; Can fog up in bad weather; Can feel heavy or slip.
Contact Lenses Full, natural vision; Great for sports and activities; Do not fog up or get wet; Do not change your look. Require daily cleaning; Risk of infection if not cared for; Higher long-term cost; Can cause dry eye.

 

Each option fits different lifestyles, comfort needs, and budgets. Many people find that having both options gives them the most flexibility.

Book your contact lens consultation with expert eye care in Lubbock today. During your visit, Dr. Wittman helps you choose what works best for you and your daily routine.

Visit Us

Wittman Vision

Address:
10619 Quaker Avenue, Lubbock, TX 79424

Phone:
806-796-5816

Hours of Operation:
 Monday to Thursday – 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Closed for lunch – Noon to 1 p.m.
Friday – 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

FAQs

A full exam checks the health of your eyes and confirms your exact prescription. Contact lenses sit directly on the eye, so the fit must be precise. The exam makes sure your cornea is healthy, your tear film is stable, and your eyes can safely handle daily lens wear.

Yes. A contact lens exam includes extra tests that a regular eye exam does not. We measure your eye’s curvature and check your tear film to ensure a safe, precise, and comfortable fit. This is a separate, specialized service.

Most people who want contacts can wear them. Dr. Wittman checks your cornea, tear quality, and prescription to choose the safest design. Kids from a certain age, teens, and adults can all use contacts when they follow proper care steps.

No. Contact lenses are a medical device, and an expired or incorrect prescription can seriously harm your eyes. A valid, unexpired prescription is required by law to ensure your eyes remain safe and healthy.

Both options work well. Contacts give you a wider field of vision and a natural feel. Glasses are simple and low-maintenance. Your daily activities, comfort, and prescription help determine which option fits your lifestyle.

Prices vary based on prescription, design, and how often you replace the lenses. Daily, bi-weekly, and monthly lenses each fall into different ranges. Dr. Wittman helps you choose an option that fits your comfort and budget.

Sleeping in contact lenses raises the risk of serious infections. Even lenses approved for extended wear reduce oxygen flow to the eye. Remove your lenses before bed unless the eye doctor tells you otherwise.

“Plano” means the lens has zero vision-correcting power. These are costume, cosmetic and prosthetic lenses, where you want to change your eye color but do not need a prescription to see clearly.

During an eye exam, your vision is tested, and Dr. Wittman examines the health of your eyes using tools like a slit lamp and retinoscope. She checks for clarity, eye movement, pupil response, and any signs of eye diseases. Dr. Wittman will also discuss your health history and any concerns you have.

Yes. Your eyes can show signs of diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and autoimmune conditions. Early changes often appear in the blood vessels at the back of the eye. A yearly exam gives Dr. Wittman a way to spot problems before you notice symptoms.

A screening gives a quick pass-or-fail result. It does not measure your prescription or check your eye health. A full eye exam checks your vision, focusing system, retina, cornea, and overall eye function. You get a complete, accurate evaluation.

Dr. Wittman uses eye charts, focusing tests, and other tools to measure your visual acuity. This includes how well you see at distance and near, how your eyes work together, and what lens power gives you the sharpest vision.

A refraction test finds your exact lens prescription. You will look through a series of lenses, and Dr. Wittman which one makes the letters look clearer. This “which is better, one or two?” test finds if you need glasses or contacts and the precise strength of each lens.

Yes. Please bring your current glasses, contact lens boxes, list of medications, any eye drops you use, and tell Dr. Wittman your family health history, as well as any eye or health problems you have. This helps the eye doctor understand your vision history and choose the right testing and treatment. If you have vision insurance, bring your insurance card.

Visit an optometrist every year or sooner if you notice blurry vision, eye strain, dryness, headaches, or changes in how your eyes feel. Regular exams are vital for catching hidden eye diseases earlier.

First, you will discuss your health history and any vision concerns. Dr. Wittman will then perform several tests. Finally, she will review your results, explain your options, and answer all your questions.

Dr. Wittman uses lights, lenses, charts, and imaging tools to check your prescription, your retina, your cornea, how your eyes focus, and overall eye health. Every test shows how well your eyes work and what steps support healthier vision.

Our Lubbock optometrist diagnoses and treats many conditions, including dry eye, allergies, pink eye, infections, corneal issues, and focusing vision problems. Wittman Vision is your primary source for total eye care with a licensed optometrist available for your needs.

Look for specific behaviors. Common signs include squinting, tilting their head, sitting too close to the TV, losing their place while reading, or complaining of headaches. If they rub their eyes often or have trouble focusing, it is time for an exam.

It is natural for your vision to change. Around age 40, you will likely find it harder to read small print (presbyopia). Your risk for conditions like cataracts and glaucoma also increases, which is why yearly eye exams are so important.

Yes. At Wittman Vision, our eye doctor is in-network with many major insurance plans. For most vision-only plans, you may be considered out-of-network. If that’s the case, you can pay at the visit and submit your receipt for reimbursement. Call our knowledgeable staff with your plan details so we can verify what your benefits cover and guide you accordingly with the help of a trusted Lubbock optometrist.