Contact Lens Fittings and Prescriptions in Ventura County

A good pair of contacts can make glasses feel optional, but getting there starts with a proper fitting. Clinicas del Camino Real, Inc. offers contact lens fittings and prescriptions in Ventura County through our Vision Care program, with costs scaled to your income and bilingual care at every step.

Contact Lenses at Clinicas

Clinicas makes contact lenses accessible to people who might otherwise skip them over cost. Our optometry teams handle fittings and prescriptions at select health centers across Ventura County.

Our team is fluent in English and Spanish, and we accept Medi-Cal, which means any eligible individual can receive lenses.

Getting your contact lens prescription

A contact lens prescription takes two steps. We’ll start with a complete eye exam to assess your sight and determine your vision correction needs.

After that, your optometrist performs a separate fitting, measuring the curvature and diameter of your eye so the lenses sit comfortably. They may also have you try a trial pair before finalizing things, confirming the lenses feel right during everyday wear.

Types of contact lenses

Contact lenses come in several varieties, and the right one depends on your eyes and your routine. You can wear daily disposables once and then throw them away, whereas monthly and biweekly lenses require proper cleaning between each wearing and reuse over a set period.

If you have astigmatism, toric lenses have a shape that corrects it; your optometrist can advise you on whether they are suitable for your prescription. 

Contact lenses versus eyeglasses

Choosing between contacts and glasses usually comes down to how you spend your day. 

Contacts move with your eyes and won’t slip or fog up on you, which makes them a favorite for those with active routines. Glasses only take seconds to put on and don’t require touching your eyes ever.

Many people find a balance by wearing contacts during the day and using glasses to rest their eyes.

Safe Contact Lens Wear and Care

Good habits keep contact lens wear safe over the long term. According to the CDC, the most common causes of lens-related eye infections come down to storage and wearing habits — specifically:

● Not washing and drying your hands before handling lenses

● Sleeping in lenses that aren’t approved for overnight use

● Using them past their replacement date.

Because of the possible added stress on your eyes from consistent contact lens use, routine optometrist appointments can include glaucoma testing and other eye health assessments.