Not a Fan of Glasses?
Glasses are a great form of vision correction, but they aren’t for everyone. Contacts can provide a more comfortable feel than glasses while offering benefits such as:
- More natural vision
- Lenses do not get fogged up
- Clearer vision than eyeglasses
Before we can get you fitted with contact lenses, we need to determine whether or not contacts are a good fit for you. Discover if contact lenses will work for you with a contact lens exam and fitting.
We offer rigid gas-permeable contacts as well as scleral contact lenses for hard-to-fit eyes. Scleral lenses can be an excellent option if traditional contact lenses aren’t compatible with your eyes due to issues like dry eye and keratoconus (irregular cornea).
Scleral contact lenses can help provide extra breathability and contain a fluid reservoir between your lens and cornea, which can help relieve dry eyes.
The Contact Lens Exam & Fitting
The Exam
A contact lens exam runs similarly to a comprehensive eye exam. While contact lenses aren’t for everyone, we take extra care to determine your ocular health and if your eyes are suitable for contact lenses. There are many different contact lenses, and our team will help find the best fit for you.
The Fitting
We take a series of measurements of your eyes to properly fit your new contacts. Improperly fitted contacts can cause discomfort, blurred vision, or even damage to your eyes. During your contact lenses fitting, Dr. Finlay will:
- Measure your corneal curvature with a keratometer
- Measure your pupil and iris
- Evaluate your tear film to determine your tear production ability
Your contacts need proper maintenance to last, so we will give you instructions for cleaning and handling your new lenses. There is no one-size-fits-all solution for lens care, and our instructions are tailored for your unique needs.
The Follow-Up
After your initial fitting, we’ll book a follow-up appointment to discuss your new contact lenses to see how well they fit and if they’re providing you with clear vision. At this point, we can make some adjustments if you aren’t satisfied. It can take a few tries to find the right fit for your contact lenses.
We’re Here for Your Contact Needs
If you have any questions about contact lenses, please contact our office! We’re happy to answer any questions you have. Whenever you’re ready, request an appointment.
Solutions for Complex Eye Conditions
Cornea Irregularities
As the cornea thins and bulges into a cone-like shape, light entering the eye becomes scattered. Specialty Scleral lenses vault completely over the irregular cornea, resting on the white of the eye (the sclera). This creates a new, perfectly round surface that provides crisp, stable vision that soft lenses or glasses simply cannot match.
Chronic Dry Eye
Standard contact lenses often act like a sponge, soaking up the limited tears you have and worsening irritation. Scleral lenses do the opposite: they feature a built-in liquid reservoir. Your cornea stays bathed in a soothing saline solution all day long, providing a “liquid bandage” effect that protects the eye and offers immense relief from burning and redness.
Post-LASIK and Post-Surgical Vision
While LASIK is life-changing for many, some patients experience “ectasia” or irregular astigmatism years later, leading to halos or fluctuating vision. Because the post-surgical cornea is often flattened or uneven, standard lenses won’t center properly. Our custom designed specialty lenses provide the stability and precision needed to sharpen your sight back to its post-op peak.
See Our Brands
ACUVUE
The options are nearly endless when it comes to ACUVUE® brand contact lenses – the #1 contact lens brand in the world. Long-lasting comfort and clear vision can be yours with a contact lens in the ACUVUE® brand family.
Blanchard
Supplying Optometrists with quality contact lenses since 1986. A refreshing change from other name brand manufactures, Blanchard prides itself on their crisp vision and unique soft and custom made lenses in a variety of specialty designs.
Our Location
Our Address
- 11709 102 Street, Unit 107
- Grande Prairie, AB T8V 7S6
Contact Us
- Phone: (780) 830-5330
- Email: [email protected]
Clinic Hours
- Monday (Alternating): 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
- Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 7:30 PM
- Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Thursday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
Our Brands
Most of the frames we offer are European-made, giving you a unique and stylish alternative to typical U.S.-based options.
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Dr. Shonah Finlay Doctors Eye Care
- 11709 102 Street, Unit 107
- Grande Prairie, AB T8V 7S6
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P: (780) 830-5330
[email protected]
