Contact Lens Policy

Contact Lens Policy
Important Information for individuals who wear contact lenses.

Contact lenses can "mould" the corneal surface, which changes the corneal curvature and may lead to a change in your refraction (prescription). In order to properly calculate the treatment to correct your refractive error, you will have to stop wearing contact lenses at some stage prior to your appointments. In time, the cornea will return to its natural shape and size.

Dr. Alexandra is dedicated to providing you with the most accurate treatment, which can only be achieved if the corneal surface is stable and back to its natural shape.

For the vast majority of patients, the minimum recommended length of time for contact removal should suffice. However, the individual rate of corneal adjusting may vary. If your cornea is still adjusting at the pre-operative appointment, you will be required to reschedule your appointment for a later date.

TYPE OF LENS WORN
Soft Lenses
Daily wear: 1 week
Extended wear and toric: 10 days to 2 weeks
Rigid or Gas Permeables
Minimum 4 weeks with one additional week per year of contact lens wear. The length of time for removal will depend on the stability of the corneal curvature as measured at your pre-operative examinations.