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Contact Lens Exam in Dayton

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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 Shawnee Optical - Dayton in Dayton today.

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Experience a New Perspective With Contact Lenses!


End of Year Savings: Sept 30-Dec 31
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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- Sep. 30, 2024
Staff and service is great!
- Sep. 14, 2024
This staff has the charm and courtesy of bygone years! Sam, Debbie, Janice, and Dr. Hardin are the ... reason we were so impressed. There wasn't the slightest degree of partiality shown by anyone. I loved the mix of generations in this office; all worked to ensure customer satisfaction. The doctor's un-rushed conversation and recommendation for future care / cost should a medical need arise was most reassuring. This is an ace of a place!
- Sep. 09, 2024
Everyone was very nice and the doctor explained everything. I didn't feel rushed through my appointm... ent.
- Sep. 07, 2024
Professional in everyway. Very friendly.
- Aug. 16, 2024
Dr. Hardin has been the best optometrist at this practice. She's also likely the best optometrist I'... ve ever had, and she speaks very highly of her staff, which is a good indication of effective management. The staff is extremely helpful. Yesterday, they searched online for my glasses while I was in with Dr. Hardin, because I have a difficult time finding frames that are large enough, and I have a very specific style. I hadn't even asked them to do this, and it was an extremely welcome surprise, because browsing the internet for any product is exhausting. I like all members of Dr. Hardin's staff, but - specifically - Debbie is my favorite. There are many reasons for this.
- Aug. 12, 2024
Wonderful experience
- Aug. 03, 2024
After 2 incorrect prescriptions from another company, I tried Shawnee Optical. What a difference!! D... r Hardin was very thorough and gave me a correct prescription, plus actually looked at my eye physiologyand noted an issue that required an ophthalmologist visit. I am very thankful for the complete examination. The section with all the glasses to choose from is also quite nice, as are all the staff!
- Jul. 17, 2024
I wanted to share how Dr. Hardin & staff are patient and friendly. Dr. Hardin was very caring and to... ok time to explain in detail for me to understand.
- Jun. 06, 2024
Love the staff and Dr. Hardin is compassionate along with being very thorough and knowledgeable.
- May. 24, 2024
After having a bad experience at my old doctors office I was on the search for a new one.. with a qu... ick search through my health insurance I found Shawnee and Dr. Hardin. Every one there was so nice to me and my mom and Dr.Hardin was fabulous! Definitely recommend!!
- May. 05, 2024
Everyone was quite courteous and personable and knew exactly what they were doing. Dr Hardin was gr... eat she discovered things with my eyes that Cincinnati Eye Institute didn't even find I was thrilled with my experience there.
- May. 04, 2024
The staff at Shawnee Optical is so very friendly and they make you feel so welcomed. Dr, Hardin is ... so professional and so very nice. She explains things to you whereas you understand what’s going on.
- Apr. 22, 2024
Best eye doctor and caring staff in town!
- Apr. 04, 2024
The staff here are top notch! So kind and helpful. Dr Hardin is a true gift!
- Mar. 26, 2024
All women; very professional; very thorough. I could not be happier with my experience there.
- Mar. 25, 2024
Great service
- Feb. 28, 2024
Dr. Hardin is the best. Very knowledgeable. I've gone here for years and she is the best doctor to b... e there. I highly recommend.
- Feb. 23, 2024
I LOVE Dr Hardin and her staff! They are all so nice and knowledgeable. You never feel rushed or pre... ssured and Dr Hardin KNOWS HER STUFF! She’s the best eye doctor I’ve ever been to.
- Feb. 14, 2024
Dr. Harden is caring, thorough, personable, and explains things extremely well. The staff is caring,... personable, and competent.
- Dec. 28, 2023
The place is always clean and staff are very helpful. If you are utilizing insurance they do a great... job of making sure you get the best bang for your buck. Very happy to have a reliable doctor for all my questions.

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Contact Lens Exams in Dayton

Our optometry practice in Dayton

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Hours
  • Monday 10:00 am - 7:00 pm
  • Tuesday 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
  • Wednesday 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
  • Thursday 10:00 am - 7:00 pm
  • Friday 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
Insurance Plans
  • VSP
  • Medicare
  • United Healthcare
  • Aetna
  • Spectera
  • Anthem
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • MetLife

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