Contact Lens Exams, Fittings, & Brands

Specialty Lenses for Your Vision Needs

Whether you’re taking an evening stroll, reading your favorite book, or playing sports, healthy eyes help you live life comfortably and to the fullest.

For over 17 years, the Van Buren Optical team has proudly served our community, offering contact lens exams, specialty lenses, and fittings to help you see your best.

We’ll take care of you—not just as a patient but as a dear friend. You’re welcome with open arms, and we do our best to ensure you feel part of our community.

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Why Are Contact Lens Fittings Important?

Lens fittings are a crucial first step to choosing the right contacts for you. We consider several factors during your fitting, such as prescription changes, comfort levels, eye shape, and lifestyle.

Making sure your contacts fit just right is necessary for helping you see comfortably and clearly.

Learn About Our Technology

At Van Buren Optical, we invest in various technologies to make sure we determine a safe and precise fit for your contact lenses. We use corneal topography and optical coherence tomography (OCT) to take your eye measurements.

Corneal Topography

Corneal topography is an imaging technique that maps the front surface of your eye (the cornea). It’s like a 3D topographical map of your cornea that helps your optometrist detect astigmatism and irregular corneal shapes and monitor the progression of certain eye diseases, allowing for a more precise understanding of how a contact lens will interact with your eye.

Optical Coherence Tomography

OCT uses light waves to create detailed cross-sections of your eye. These detailed images allow your optometrist to precisely measure the curvature and topography of your entire cornea, not just the surface.

Using OCT helps us fit your lenses more precisely, improving their comfort and your vision.

Lens Fittings for Keratoconus

Keratoconus occurs when the cornea, the clear front surface of your eye, thins and bulges into a cone shape. This abnormal shape prevents light from focusing on the retina correctly, causing distorted vision. It can progress slowly, and symptoms may include blurred vision and light sensitivity.

Soft contact lenses are often the primary way to address keratoconus, as they can help correct vision and improve comfort. However, some individuals with more advanced cases may require specialized lenses, such as rigid gas-permeable (RGP) or scleral lenses.

Your eye doctor can recommend a specialty contact based on your eye needs and lifestyle. Regular lens changes and checkups may be necessary to sustain optimal vision.

What Are Scleral Contact Lenses?

Scleral contacts are custom-made, gas-permeable lenses that cover the entire cornea and rest on the white part of the eye (sclera). Originally designed to address vision problems caused by irregular corneas, these innovative lenses offer surprising benefits for a wider range of eye conditions.

The key lies in their unique design. Unlike traditional contacts, scleral lenses vault over the cornea, creating a fluid reservoir that improves comfort and helps manage dry eye.

We offer a variety of scleral lens designs, styles, and sizes to fit your needs. Whether you’ve had a corneal transplant or LASIK surgery or have a condition like corneal ectasia or keratoconus, we can help. Dr. Kramer herself wears scleral lenses, so she understands your needs personally.

Address Your Vision Problems

Visit our office for a comprehensive contact lens exam and warm, personalized care. Get to know what it feels like to be treated with compassion as we strive to build a long-lasting relationship.

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