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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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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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- Jun. 03, 2026
Dr Watanabe is an excellent optometrist. Have been going to him for years. Highly recommend.
- May. 28, 2026
Great doctors, staff, thorough examination. Highly recommend.
- May. 23, 2026
Staff is friendly and very professional.Dr. John is very knowledgeable, friendly and professional.
- May. 21, 2026
This optometry office is incredible! My appointment went smoothly thanks to a wonderful doctor who ... thoroughly took the time to address my many questions, examine my eyes and discuss options for me. She made sure to address every detail so that I left with the answers I needed! The office has an amazingly helpful staff in the front and in the eyeglass shop. The process from start to finish was very organized. I was so happy with my first visit! I’m grateful to be a new patient here.
- May. 19, 2026
My family and I have been very well cared for at Andover Optometry.
- May. 15, 2026
Best eye doctors I have ever seen. Thank you!
- May. 12, 2026
I've been seeing Dr. Watanabe for a long time and he is such a nice Dr. and so kind and a very good ... optometrist!!
- Mar. 17, 2026
Staff was very pleasant and helpful
- Mar. 16, 2026
Punctual, Professional and Thorough!
- Mar. 07, 2026
Great Staff!! Dr Gladys Mayancela is very pleasant and very professional, highly recommend.
- Feb. 20, 2026
Everything there is exceptional. From Dr. Watanabe to all of the personnel there, they are great!
- Feb. 20, 2026
Excellent experience at Andover Optometry. I took my 11-year-old son for an eye exam and he was a li... ttle nervous. Dr. Mayancela was very friendly, thorough, and patient. She made him feel at ease and easily explained his options. Office staff was also very kind and welcoming.
- Feb. 09, 2026
I've been a patient of Dr. Deshaies at Andover Optometry on Central for several years. He & the sta... ff have been fantastic. The patient intake process is very simple and there's always a great explanation of your vision status, changes and overall eye health. I'm happy to recommend Andover Optometry on Central.
- Feb. 05, 2026
Andover Optometry on Central in Andover, MA is our chosen location for eye needs. Dr. Watanabe is th... orough, listens well to concerns, and explains all aspects of issues. The staff is attentive when scheduling and with new eyeglass decisions. We have been going yearly for over two decades. Highly recommend their services for all ages. Thank you!
- Jan. 31, 2026
Excellent customer service and a skilled optometrist! Thank you.
- Jan. 29, 2026
Dr. Wantanabe and the staff at Andover Optometry at excellent. My prescriptions are always complicat... ed but Dr. Wantanabe is always patient and includes technical details to help me understand what's going on.
- Dec. 18, 2025
Dr. Watanabe is an outstanding optometrist and a wonderful human being. He takes the time to listen,... shows real care for his patients, and always works to provide the best possible eye care.
- Dec. 10, 2025
Dr.Watanabe is tops! Very knowledgeable. I have complete faith in his craft! Love the staff. They ar... e friendly and accommodating. This place is the best. Have been going here since 1984 and I see perfectly!!!
- Nov. 26, 2025
Dr. Watanabe is wonderful. Kind, experienced, thorough and efficient. I completely trust him with m... y eye and vision care. Staff is friendly and professional. Highly recommend!
- Oct. 24, 2025
Very helpful, knowledgeable, and attentive staff.

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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
  • Jul. 03 Closed
  • Jul. 04 Closed
  • Sep. 07 Closed
  • Nov. 26 Closed
  • Nov. 27 Closed
  • Dec. 25 Closed
Insurance Plans
  • VSP
  • Medicare
  • United Healthcare
  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • EyeMed
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield

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