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Contact Lens Exam in Andover

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Discover the Freedom and Convenience of Contact Lenses

  • Need bifocal or multifocal contacts?
  • Rigid gas permeable or soft lenses?
  • Disposables, dailies or colored contacts?

Contact lenses give wearers a full field of focused vision no matter where you look. Because they move with your eyes, contacts help allow you to track action with sharp and clear peripheral vision. Moreover, if you lead an active lifestyle, contacts provide more freedom and flexibility to enjoy your favorite sports.

A contact lens exam will help us determine the perfect contact lens fit for your eyes and lifestyle!

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What to Expect From Your Contact Lens Exam

  • Regular eye exam

    During your comprehensive eye exam your optometrist will check that your eyes are healthy and will test your vision to determine your contact lens prescription.

  • Contact lens consultation

    During your contact lens exam your optometrist will check for dry eye symptoms and consult with you to determine what type of contact lenses are the best fit for your lifestyle and vision needs.

  • Contact lens fitting

    For ideal vision correction and comfort, contact lenses must fit well. Your optometrist will examine the size and shape of your cornea and pupil to ensure the right fit.

  • Contact lens trial and follow-up

    Your optometrist will insert trial lenses and ask you to keep them on for 15-20 minutes to be sure the fit is comfortable and vision is clear. After a few days, you'll come in for a follow-up evaluation.


Where Can I Get a Contact Lens Exam?

The right contact lenses, carefully fitted and prescribed by your optometrist, can provide many benefits and prevent discomfort and eye disease.

Once you have determined the right contact lens, you can start enjoying the benefits and freedom of daily or regular contact lens wear.

We offer contact lens exams at our eye clinic and will help determine the best contact lenses for your needs and eye shape. Simply schedule your appointment by contacting Andover Optometry on Central in Andover today.

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Experience a New Perspective With Contact Lenses!


End of Year Savings: Sept 30-Dec 31

Have you taken full advantage of your insurance benefits and flexible spending account (FSA) this year? We are offering Buy One, Get One 50% Off Complete Eyeglasses in addition to any unused benefits you may have. 

If you’re enrolled in a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) or Health Savings Account (HSA), remember that most plans expire on December 31st.

You can apply your benefits towards vision-related services, including:

  • Comprehensive Eye Exams
  • Eyeglasses (Frames + Lenses)
  • Specialized Computer Glasses
  • Contact Lenses
  • Prescription Sunglasses

*Requires purchase of complete prescription pairs, including frame and lenses. Discount applied to complete pair of equal or lesser value. Does not include sunglass frames,Barton Perreira, Cartier, Cazal, Chanel, Cutler and Gross, Dior, Dita Lancier, Fendi, Gucci, ic!Berlin, l.a. Eyeworks, Maui Jim, Mykita, Nifties, Oakley, Oliver Peoples, Persol, Ray-Ban, Robert Marc, Salt, Salvatore Ferragamo, Skaga, Silhouette, Tom Ford, WOOW, accessories, contact lenses, or medical procedures. Cannot be combined with any other discounts, promotions, or insurance plans. Not valid on previous orders. Other restrictions may apply. See practice for full details. Offer valid 9/30/2024-12/31/2024. 24AEG-836847.

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Contact Lens Exams FAQs

Can dry eye sufferers wear contact lenses?

Usually, yes. While some types of contact lenses can aggravate symptoms of dry eye syndrome, such as eye dryness, redness and irritation, other contacts are perfectly suitable for dry eyes. Speak with an eye doctor near you regarding your dry eye symptoms, and they'll prescribe the perfect contact lenses for ultimate comfort.

Can a child wear contact lenses?

It's a case-by-case basis. Typically, eye doctors don’t prescribe contacts to children under the age of 11 or 12, though there are exceptions. Wearing contact lenses requires responsible care, including cleaning and disinfecting routines. Most teenagers can handle contact lens care if they’re motivated to wear contacts.

Do I need an eye exam and prescription for tinted contact lenses?

Yes! Even if you’re just using contacts to change the color of your eyes, you still need an eye exam and a prescription. Contact lenses are a medical device and require fitting by an eye doctor.

Patient Reviews
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- Dec. 18, 2024
Wonderful experience from checking in to leaving by knowledgeable and professional staff members
- Dec. 13, 2024
Serious, honest, not mercenary, clean.
- Nov. 10, 2024
Friendly and fast staff. Excellent assessment by Dr. Mayancela. She was very thorough and listened t... o all my concerns, offering recommendations.
- Nov. 08, 2024
Have been going for over 2 years now. My daughter gets the Ortho-K contacts! WOW! Never mind how gre... at her vision has not changed the office staff themselves go above and beyond! Karen, the office manager, has helped rectify many difficulties for me with my daughter. They have never once made anything difficult. Dr. W (because I will botch his name) is great with kids and my daughter is so happy with her results!
- Nov. 02, 2024
Excellent experience all around. Gladys Mayancela did a very thorough eye exam. She was very pati... ent and caring. Joe was outstanding in finding a pair of glasses that fit my face. At first when I received the glasses I was having some issues with them and thought they might have been made wrong. But Joe quickly figured it out and adjusted the frames to correct it. I can now wear the glasses all day and forget that I even have them on!
- Oct. 29, 2024
Great experience! Would highly recommend. I had never had an eye exam like this before and the doct... or talked me through everything making sure I was comfortable the entire time. I was there when a very difficult customer was causing issues and they did a great job handling him and diffusing the situation.
- Oct. 06, 2024
Everyone so friendly, helped with finding the right eyeglasses for me. Great team there!
- Sep. 10, 2024
Couldn't have asked for a better experience. Everyone was kind and professional.
- Sep. 06, 2024
So happy with Dr. Wantanabe! He’s so genuine, knowledgeable, articulate, and extremely helpful in... explaining what is happening if you are there for an issue!
- Aug. 22, 2024
Pretty good!
- Aug. 07, 2024
(Translated by Google) Totally happy with this place, they were very friendly and helped me a lot. E... specially Karen and Joe. I recommend this place. I totally liked this place, they were very friendly and helped me a lot. especially Karen and Joe. I recommend this place. (Original) Totally happy with this place, they were very friendly and helped me a lot. Especially Karen and Joe. I recommend this place. totalmente agusto con este lugar, fueron muy amigables y me ayudaron bastante. especialmente Karen y Joe. Yo recomiendo este lugar.
- Jul. 18, 2024
Excellent examination and care.
- Jun. 22, 2024
Highly recommend!!
- May. 08, 2024
Thorough and knowledgeable . See Dr. Deshaies.
- May. 07, 2024
Dr. Deshaies was fantastic. He is extremely kind and walked me through each procedure. I would highl... y recommend this office.
- Apr. 16, 2024
Dr Deshaies was very patient and informative.
- Apr. 16, 2024
I go an extra 20 minutes to be treated by Andover Optometry because they do everything possible for ... their patients!
- Apr. 04, 2024
Friendly, efficient staff and Dr Watanabe is wonderful.
- Mar. 26, 2024
Dr. Watanabe and his stuff were very friendly, helpful and professional. Dr. Watanabe was very calm ... and took his time examining my son's eyes. He answered all our questions with honesty and explained the process and future steps to take to get my son's version healthy. We are very happy to find this place and to finally find a real eye doctor for my son and maybe the whole family.
- Mar. 19, 2024
ALWAYS OUTSTANDING IN EVERY RESPECT!

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Contact Lens Exams in Andover

Our optometry practice in Andover

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Hours
  • Monday 7:45 am - 5:30 pm
  • Tuesday 7:45 am - 8:00 pm
  • Wednesday 7:30 am - 5:30 pm
  • Thursday 7:30 am - 5:30 pm
  • Friday 7:30 am - 1:00 pm
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
Insurance Plans
  • VSP
  • Medicare
  • United Healthcare
  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • EyeMed
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield

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