Contact Lens Clinic
A contact lens clinic measures the eye’s curvature and tear film to fit lenses that sit safely on the cornea, and teaches the handling and hygiene that prevent sight-threatening infection.
Speak to a specialist about Contact Lens Clinic in Agartala.
What is Contact Lens Clinic?
A contact lens clinic measures the eye’s curvature and tear film to fit lenses that sit safely on the cornea, and teaches the handling and hygiene that prevent sight-threatening infection.
Also known as: Contact lens fitting · RGP lens fitting · Scleral lenses
Contact lenses bought without a fitting are one of the commonest causes of corneal ulcers we see. A proper fitting takes measurements, a trial, a teaching session and a follow-up — and it is the difference between years of comfortable wear and an emergency.
Book a consultation
Talk to our specialist about Contact Lens Clinic.
Call 8583948238 or message on WhatsApp- Location
- Colonel Chowmuhani, Agartala
- Serving
- All 8 districts of Tripura
- Cashless
- TPA & insurance
Who we fit lenses for
- Anyone who prefers lenses to glasses for work, sport or appearance
- High powers where thick spectacle lenses distort image size
- Keratoconus and irregular corneas, where rigid or scleral lenses restore vision glasses cannot
- A large difference in power between the two eyes (anisometropia)
- After corneal grafts or injuries that have left an irregular surface
Lens types we fit
- Soft monthly and daily disposable lenses
- Toric soft lenses for astigmatism
- Rigid gas-permeable (RGP) lenses for irregular corneas
- Scleral and semi-scleral lenses for advanced keratoconus and severe surface disease
- Multifocal lenses for presbyopic patients who want to avoid reading glasses
Treatment options at Wills Eye
Keratometry and fitting assessment
Corneal curvature and diameter are measured and the lens is assessed on the eye at the slit lamp before it is dispensed.
Trial and over-refraction
You wear the trial lens, and the final power is confirmed with the lens in place rather than calculated on paper.
Handling and hygiene training
Insertion, removal, solution use, case replacement and the rules about water — taught in person until you can do it confidently.
Follow-up review
The cornea is checked after the first weeks of wear and periodically thereafter, because early problems are silent.
What to expect — step by step
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1
Eye health check
Lid margins, tear film and cornea are examined. Active dryness or blepharitis is treated before lenses are fitted.
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2
Measurement and trial
Curvature measured, a trial lens placed, movement and centration assessed.
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3
Teaching session
You practise inserting and removing the lens yourself before leaving the clinic.
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4
Review
A check after one week and then at planned intervals, with the wearing schedule adjusted to what your eyes tolerate.
Why timing matters
Three rules prevent almost every serious contact lens complication: never sleep in lenses unless they are specifically approved for it, never let tap water touch a lens or its case, and never wear a lens on a red or painful eye. A red eye in a lens wearer is an emergency until proven otherwise — remove the lens and come in the same day.
Contact Lens Clinic — frequently asked questions
Can contact lenses go behind the eye? +
No. The conjunctiva forms a continuous pocket that makes this anatomically impossible. A lens can slide under the upper lid, and we can remove it easily.
Can I wear lenses if I have astigmatism or keratoconus? +
Yes. Toric soft lenses handle regular astigmatism, and rigid or scleral lenses often give keratoconus patients far better vision than any pair of glasses.
How long can I wear lenses each day? +
Most people manage eight to twelve hours comfortably, but the right limit is set by your tear film. We build up your wearing time gradually and review it.
Is it safe to wash lenses with water? +
No, and this is important. Tap water carries an organism called Acanthamoeba that causes an extremely difficult corneal infection. Use only the prescribed solution.
More in Vision Correction & Spectacle Removal
This page is written for general information about contact lens clinic and is not a substitute for examination and advice from a qualified eye doctor. Treatment recommendations depend on your individual findings.
Related treatments
Conditions and procedures often assessed alongside contact lens clinic.
Keratoconus Treatment
Keratoconus is a progressive condition in which the cornea thins and bulges forward into a cone shape, distorting vision in a way that ordinary glasses cannot fully correct.
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Dry Eye Treatment
Dry eye is a condition in which the eyes either produce too few tears or tears of poor quality, so the surface is inadequately protected and becomes gritty, burning and tired.
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Optical Shop & Eyewear
Our in-house optical section dispenses prescription spectacles, taking the fitting measurements that decide whether a lens actually works as prescribed.
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