Selection of glasses and contact lenses

Prescription of eyeglasses and contact lenses is an individualized ophthalmic procedure aimed at selecting optimal vision correction based on refractive error, lifestyle, and medical indications. Properly fitted glasses or contact lenses improve visual clarity, reduce eye strain, and help prevent the progression of visual disorders.

When is eyeglass or contact lens fitting required?

• Reduced visual acuity, blurred vision, or difficulty focusing.
• Myopia (nearsightedness), hyperopia (farsightedness), astigmatism, or presbyopia.
• Vision correction after eye surgery, trauma, or corneal diseases.
• Need to improve visual comfort during prolonged computer or screen work.

How is the fitting performed?

1. Assessment of visual acuity. The ophthalmologist performs visometry to determine the required level of correction.
2. Refraction testing and corneal topography. These tests allow precise selection of lenses, taking corneal shape into account.
3. Trial fitting of test lenses or spectacle lenses to evaluate comfort and visual quality.
4. Recommendations on frame selection and lens materials (for eyeglasses) or contact lens type.
5. Instruction on contact lens care and hygiene, if applicable.

Types of optical vision correction

• Eyeglasses. A universal correction method, including single-vision, bifocal, and progressive lenses.
• Soft contact lenses (SCL). Suitable for daily wear and correction of myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism.
• Rigid gas permeable lenses (RGP). Prescribed for keratoconus and complex forms of astigmatism.
• Orthokeratology lenses (overnight lenses). Used to correct myopia without the need for daytime lens wear.

Advantages of modern eyeglass and contact lens fitting in Belarus

• Accurate diagnostics ensure high-quality vision correction.
• Individualized lens selection based on patient needs and lifestyle.
• Modern lens technologies reduce eye fatigue and improve visual comfort.

In Belarus, eyeglass and contact lens fitting is performed in modern ophthalmology clinics equipped with high-precision diagnostic equipment. Specialists select optimal correction options based on individual ocular parameters, ensuring clear vision and long-term comfort.