Contact Lens Fitting in The Woodlands, TX
A contact lens exam is not the same as your regular eye exam. Our optometrists measure your corneal curvature, evaluate your tear film, and fit trial lenses in-office — so your contacts work for your eyes, not just your prescription.
Certified Therapeutic Optometrist
Dr. Sharon Mathukutty, O.D.
Same-Day Appointments
New patients welcome
VSP & EyeMed Accepted
Most vision plans welcome
Top-Rated Eye Care
Serving The Woodlands & Spring
What Is a Contact Lens Fitting ?
Most patients assume their regular eye exam covers everything. It doesn't. A contact lens fitting is a separate evaluation — and skipping it is one of the most common reasons people end up with lenses that are uncomfortable, blurry, or hard to wear.
During a contact lens exam, your optometrist measures the curvature of your cornea and the diameter of your iris to determine the correct base curve and lens diameter. If your corneas are irregular — or you have astigmatism or dry eye — the fitting process becomes even more specific.
A proper fitting also includes a tear film evaluation to assess how your eyes retain moisture during contact lens wear. Identifying dryness early helps us select lenses designed to reduce the risk of irritation before it becomes a problem.
After the fitting, you leave with trial lenses and return for a follow-up to confirm comfort in real life. Your final contact lens prescription is written only after that step — because comfort can't be fully assessed in a clinic alone.
Need a full eye exam first? Learn about our Woodlands eye examYour fitting appointment covers three things:
- Measurements Corneal curvature, pupil size, and iris diameter — so the lens fits your eye precisely, not just your prescription.
- Tear film evaluation Checks how well your eyes retain moisture — critical if you have dry eye or wear contacts for long hours.
- Trial lens fitting We place trial lenses on your eyes in-office to confirm clarity, coverage, and comfort before prescribing.
Personalized Contact Lens Options at Our Woodlands Office
Not every patient needs the same lens. Our doctors select from a full range of contact lens options based on your prescription, lifestyle, and eye health — so what you leave with actually works for you.
Soft Contact Lenses
Flexible and easy to adapt to, soft lenses are available as daily disposable, bi-weekly, or monthly options. Daily disposables are often recommended for patients with dry eye or allergies — fresh lenses each day mean no protein buildup.
Toric Lenses
Toric lenses are shaped to correct the irregular corneal curvature that causes astigmatism. The fitting takes extra measurements to confirm the lens orients and stabilizes correctly on your eye throughout the day.
Multifocal & Bifocal Lenses
For patients over 40 noticing that near vision is getting harder, multifocal and bifocal lenses correct both near and distance vision in a single lens — so you're not reaching for reading glasses throughout the day.
Custom Contact Lenses
For prescriptions that fall outside standard manufacturing parameters, custom contact lenses are available. Your doctor will determine during the fitting evaluation whether custom lenses are the right option for your unique vision needs.
Who Should Schedule a Contact Lens Fitting ?
You need a dedicated contact lens fitting — not just a prescription update — if any of the following applies to you.
- You want to wear contact lenses for the first time
- Your prescription has changed since your last fitting
- You experience discomfort, blurry vision, or redness with your current lenses
- You were told you have astigmatism and want to explore toric options
- Dryness or lens intolerance has made wearing contacts difficult
- Your near vision is changing and you're over 40
- You haven't had a fitting evaluation in more than a year
Many patients in The Woodlands and Spring area spend long hours in front of screens. Prolonged screen use increases evaporation and can worsen dryness during contact lens wear. If digital eye strain or dryness is already part of your day, we'll factor that into the lens selection during your fitting.
If you haven't had a full vision check recently, a comprehensive eye exam is typically the recommended starting point before your contact lens fitting.
Struggling with dryness? See our dry eye treatment optionsWhen to book your next contact lens exam
Heavy screen use affects contact lens comfort
Patients who work long hours at a computer blink less and lose more moisture during the day. Tell your doctor about your screen time during the fitting — it directly affects which lens material and wear schedule we recommend.
Why The Woodlands Patients Choose Superior Eye Care
Our Lake Woodlands Drive office is staffed by licensed therapeutic optometrists and glaucoma specialists. A contact lens fitting done well takes more than handing you a box of trials — it requires thorough evaluation, accurate measurements, and follow-up to confirm the fit is working.
Board-Certified Specialists
Our doctors are certified by the Texas Board of Optometry as Therapeutic and Glaucoma specialists — not just general optometrists.
Same-Day Appointments
Most patients can be seen the same day they call. No weeks-long waits for a contact lens fitting appointment.
Not a Retail Chain
We're a local optometrist practice — not a big-box optical. Appointments run long enough for your doctor to actually listen.
Advanced Diagnostics
Digital retinal imaging, corneal mapping, and ocular surface evaluation — the tools needed to fit lenses precisely, not by guesswork.
VSP & EyeMed Accepted
We accept most vision insurance plans. Our team verifies your benefits before the appointment so there are no surprises at checkout.
Community-Rooted Practice
Serving The Woodlands, Spring, Tomball, and Magnolia families for over a decade — conveniently located on Lake Woodlands Drive.
Dr. Sharon Mathukutty, O.D.
Therapeutic Optometrist & Glaucoma SpecialistA University of Houston College of Optometry graduate (2010), Dr. Mathukutty specializes in contact lens fitting, dry eye management, and glaucoma care. She's certified by the Texas Board of Optometry and has been fitting patients with the right lenses for over a decade.
Meet our full doctor teamDr. Kimberly Kennedy, O.D.
Therapeutic Optometrist & Glaucoma SpecialistA Texas A&M University graduate (Biomedical Sciences, Magna Cum Laude) and University of the Incarnate Word Rosenberg School of Optometry alumna, Dr. Kennedy brings a strong primary care optometry background with specialized training in ocular health and diabetic eye disease.
Meet our full doctor teamSuperior Eye Care — The Woodlands / Spring
Spring, TX 77380
Sat: By Appointment
Frequently Asked Questions
Questions about contact lens fitting in The Woodlands? Here are the ones our patients ask most often.
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Book your contact lens fitting at our Lake Woodlands Drive office. Same-day appointments available.
Book Your Fitting → (281) 298-5905Yes — they're separate evaluations. Your annual eye exam checks your prescription and overall eye health. A contact lens fitting goes further, measuring the curvature of your cornea, the size of your iris, and how your tear film handles lens wear. Most vision insurance plans cover both, but they may be billed separately. Call us at (281) 298-5905 and we'll confirm what your plan includes before your appointment.
If your prescription has changed, your lens type has changed, or you've been having comfort problems, a new fitting is worthwhile. Corneal shape can change subtly over time, and a lens that fit well five years ago may not be the best option today. If nothing has changed and your lenses are working well, your doctor may simply update your contact lens prescription at your annual exam.
Yes. Toric contact lenses are designed specifically for astigmatism and are widely available in both soft and rigid gas permeable materials. The fitting takes slightly longer than a standard contact lens exam because your doctor needs to confirm that the lens rotates and stabilizes correctly on your eye throughout the day. Most patients with astigmatism do very well in toric lenses.
Many patients with dry eye can wear contact lenses successfully with the right lens type and proper management. Daily disposable lenses often work better for patients with dryness because there's no protein buildup over time. Our dry eye treatment can also address the underlying condition, which frequently improves contact lens comfort significantly. Mention dryness during your fitting and your doctor will select materials designed to retain moisture throughout the day.
Most vision insurance plans — including VSP and EyeMed — cover or partially cover contact lens exams and fittings as part of an annual vision benefit. Coverage details vary by plan. Our team verifies your benefits before your appointment so you know exactly what's included. Call us at (281) 298-5905 to confirm your coverage before you come in.
Most contact lens fitting appointments at our Woodlands office take between 45 and 60 minutes. If additional testing is needed — for example, significant dry eye or specialty contact lens evaluation — the visit may run a bit longer. We'll give you a clear time estimate when you schedule so you can plan your day.
Scleral lenses are large-diameter rigid lenses that vault over the cornea and rest on the sclera — the white of the eye — rather than sitting directly on the corneal surface. They're prescribed for patients with keratoconus, irregular corneas, or severe dry eye who haven't found success with soft lenses. Your doctor will evaluate during your fitting whether scleral lenses are an appropriate option for your unique vision needs.
Schedule Your Contact Lens Fitting in The Woodlands Today
Finding the right contact lenses shouldn't take multiple failed attempts. The right fitting exam takes the guesswork out of it. Our doctors combine thorough measurements with real clinical experience to match you with lenses that fit, feel comfortable, and support your eye health over time.
Superior Eye Care
The Woodlands / Spring
Spring, TX 77380
Saturday: By Appointment
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Ready to find the right contact lenses?
Our doctors serve patients throughout The Woodlands, Spring, Creekside, Tomball, and Magnolia. Same-day appointments available — most patients are seen the day they call.
Book Online → Call (281) 298-59051201 Lake Woodlands Drive, Suite 1000 • Spring, TX 77380
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