Daily & monthly soft
Daily disposables for convenience and hygiene, or fortnightly and monthly lenses for regular wearers. We match the material to your eyes.
Contact lens clinic · Himayat Nagar
Contact lenses, fitted properly and worn safely.
A contact lens sits right on your cornea, so the fit is a medical matter, not just a number you order online. We measure your eyes, trial the lens, and teach you to wear them safely, then fit them from our in-house optical.
What we fit
The right lens for your eyes and your life.
Most people who want contact lenses can have them. The type depends on your prescription, your tear film, and how you'll use them.
Why a fitting matters
A contact lens is a medical fitting.
It sits directly on the cornea, so an off-the-shelf power without a fit risks discomfort, infection and damage. Here's what a proper fitting involves.
Measure the eye
Your corneal curve, size and tear film decide which lens will fit and stay comfortable.
Trial on your eye
We place a trial lens and check how it sits, moves and gives vision before prescribing.
Teach safe handling
How to insert, remove, clean and store lenses, the part that prevents most problems.
Prescribe & review
The lens that fits is prescribed and fitted from our in-house optical, with a review to confirm it's working.
Patient guide
Contact lens fitting: what to know before you decide.
What a fitting visit involves, and the risks every lens wearer should know.
Who it is for
- People who want an alternative to glasses for some or all of the day.
- People with astigmatism or a reading-age prescription, for whom specific lens designs exist.
- People with keratoconus or an irregular cornea, who may need rigid or scleral lenses for clear vision.
What happens, step by step
- Eye examination.Your power, the curve of your cornea and your tear film are measured, and the surface of the eye is examined.
- Trial lens.A trial lens is placed on your eye and its fit, movement and the vision it gives are checked after it settles.
- Handling.You are taught to insert, remove and clean the lenses, and you practise until you can do it yourself.
- Prescription and review.The lens is prescribed, and a review visit checks comfort, vision and the health of the cornea.
Which tests are done, and why
- Refraction.Gives the lens power, which often differs from your glasses power.
- Corneal curvature and topography.The lens must match the shape of your cornea.
- Tear film assessment.Dry eyes affect comfort and the type of lens advised.
- Slit lamp examination.Confirms the surface of the eye is healthy before and after lens wear.
What you feel
- The measurements are painless.
- A soft lens is felt for the first few minutes and then settles. Rigid lenses take longer to get used to, usually days to a few weeks.
Risks and limits
- The main risk of contact lens wear is infection of the cornea, which can be serious. The risk rises with sleeping in lenses, contact with water, and poor hygiene.
- A red, painful or light-sensitive eye means the lens should come out and the eye should be examined the same day.
- Other problems include dryness, allergy to lens solutions, and changes in the cornea from over-wear.
- Not every eye is suitable for every lens, and a few people cannot wear lenses comfortably.
These are explained at the fitting, together with the wearing schedule for your lens.
How much time to keep
- A first fitting takes longer than a routine visit, because the trial lens needs to settle and handling is taught and practised.
What affects the cost
- The lens type: daily, monthly, toric, multifocal, rigid or scleral.
- The replacement schedule, and the solutions it needs.
- The number of fitting and review visits.
Fees are explained at the fitting, before lenses are ordered.
What to bring
- Your current glasses.
- Your current contact lenses, with the box or strip showing their details.
- Any earlier eye reports, especially corneal maps if you have keratoconus.
How care is organised here
Assessment, procedure and follow-up as one plan.
Your assessment, your contact lens care and follow-up visits are planned together, so the findings from your consultation carry through to the procedure and the reviews afterwards.
1
ConsultationExamination, measurements and time for your questions.
2
ProcedurePlanned from the measurements taken at your consultation.
3
Follow-upReview visits at set intervals, with written instructions.
At your consultation
What is discussed before any procedure.
- You meet the operating surgeon before the day of the procedure.
- The lens or treatment plan is discussed in relation to your eye and your daily needs.
- Risks, benefits and alternatives are explained, and results vary from person to person.
- You are told whom to contact after the procedure and when your reviews are due.
Dr. P. Siva Reddy Eye Hospital
Himayat Nagar, Hyderabad. Established 1975.
Surgeon: Dr. H. Siva Mohan Reddy, MBBS, DO, DNB (Ophthalmology). Registered with the Telangana State Medical Council, Reg. No. 57104.
Common questions
Frequently asked questions
Why should I get contact lenses fitted at a clinic instead of just buying them?
Because a contact lens sits directly on your cornea, the right fit is a medical matter, not just a power. We measure the curve and size of your eye, check your tear film, trial the lens on your eye, and teach you safe insertion, removal and hygiene. Buying a random power online and skipping the fit is how people end up with discomfort, infections, or corneal damage. A proper fitting protects your eyes.
What types of contact lenses do you fit?
Routine soft lenses in all the usual forms: daily disposables, fortnightly and monthly lenses, toric lenses for astigmatism, and multifocal lenses for presbyopia (reading age). We also fit cosmetic and coloured lenses with proper power and fitting. For irregular corneas and keratoconus, specialty lenses (rigid gas-permeable, scleral, hybrid) are fitted through our keratoconus clinic.
Can I wear contact lenses if I have astigmatism?
Yes. Toric soft lenses are designed for astigmatism, and modern ones are comfortable and stable for most prescriptions. We measure your astigmatism precisely and trial a toric lens on your eye to confirm it sits and rotates correctly before prescribing it.
Can I get contact lenses instead of reading glasses?
Often, yes. Multifocal contact lenses give near and distance vision in one lens, and suit many people who'd rather not reach for readers. They don't suit every eye, so they are trialled on your eye first, and you are told if glasses or a different option would suit you better. See our presbyopia page for the full picture.
Are contact lenses safe? Can I sleep in them?
Contact lenses are widely used, and the risk of problems is low when they are fitted and used properly, but the rules matter. As a general rule, don't sleep in lenses unless they're specifically prescribed for it, don't over-wear them, never top up or rinse them with tap water, and replace them on schedule. We teach you all of this at the fitting, because most contact lens problems come from misuse, not the lenses themselves.
My eyes feel dry with contact lenses. What can I do?
Dry eye and contact lenses often clash, and the answer isn't always to give up lenses. We assess your tear film first, because treating dry eye can make lenses comfortable again, and we may switch you to a lens material or a daily disposable that suits dry eyes better. See our dry eye clinic for how we handle that.
Are contact lenses covered by insurance?
Routine contact lenses and fitting are an outpatient optical service and are generally not covered by insurance. We'll be clear about that upfront. Medical and surgical eye care here may be cashless depending on your policy, send your insurer name on WhatsApp and we'll confirm.
How do I book a contact lens fitting?
Message us on WhatsApp or call. If you wear glasses, bring your current prescription; if you've worn lenses before, bring the box or details. Plan a little extra time for the first visit so we can measure, trial and teach you properly.
Medically reviewed by Dr. H. Siva Mohan Reddy, MBBS, DO, DNB (Ophthalmology). Registered with the Telangana State Medical Council, Reg. No. 57104. Last reviewed 26 June 2026.
Appointments and contact
You can reach Dr. P. Siva Reddy Eye Hospital on WhatsApp or by phone during OPD hours.
OPD hours: Monday to Saturday, 10 AM to 2 PM and 4:30 PM to 7 PM. Closed on Sunday.