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Contact Lens Exam in Harrisburg

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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 Kirn Family Eye Care in Harrisburg today.

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Experience a New Perspective With Contact Lenses!


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.


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Patient Reviews
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- Jun. 03, 2025
Great experience!! Was interested in getting contacts and received the greatest care in making sure ... I received the perfect script as well as detailed instructions on proper handling and use. Big shout out to the whole team that was involved in my care (Dr. White, Amy, Jaci, and Stacey). I would not dream of going anywhere else. I will gladly continue giving them my business!!!
- May. 16, 2025
Great service and care. Can't ask for anything better.
- May. 09, 2025
Overall excellence
- Apr. 17, 2025
Excellent practice. The optical staff was knowledgeable, professional, and accommodating. Would high... ly recommend them to anyone.
- Apr. 13, 2025
Great eye care. They are professional and personable.
- Apr. 01, 2025
Great customer service!
- Mar. 20, 2025
Dr. White was so kind and patient with my daughter. She also explained, diagnosed, and will treat c... oncerns that were not raised after years spent at a local ophthalmologist’s office.
- Mar. 09, 2025
Great practice - good service and knowledgeable doctors and staff!
- Mar. 05, 2025
Excellent experience. Dr. White is the best!
- Feb. 23, 2025
Extremely nice staff! Never once felt rushed and took time to address my concerns and did not produc... t push. Honestly the best eye doctor I’ve seen including the staff.
- Feb. 17, 2025
Excellent care every visit!! They are so professional! So grateful for their exceptional care!
- Feb. 10, 2025
Dr. White was so caring and attentive to my needs on 3/11/25. I am so appreciative for her!
- Feb. 09, 2025
Switched from another practice where I I wasn’t seen as an individual. This was by far a most enjo... yable and satisfying ye exam. Dr. White reviewed my vision results clearly so I understood what things were. She answered all my questions, and I did not feel rushed at all. I was not moved to a holding pen after dilation where I would wait for up to 30 minutes. Everything was done without interruption, and she never left the room to see another patient during my time. When the exam was complete, she even assisted with frame selection. The whole experience took much less time than previous appointments at the other practice. I’m just sorry I didn’t switch sooner! Now I look forward to my annual eye exam exams.
- Jan. 28, 2025
Expertise and compassion.
- Jan. 15, 2025
Very professional without sacrificing warmth; from billing to eye care, everything was clearly expla... ined. I appreciate Dr. Kirn’s willingness to listen to patients and advise them based on his professional experience.
- Jan. 04, 2025
Dr Kirn provides the absolute best care concerning so my eye issues. I trust him with all my eye car... e health.
- Dec. 31, 2024
Dr Kirn is very thorough. His office staff is welcoming and pleasant as well. Dr Kirn takes his time... and he listens to all your concerns he’s hands down the BEST vision office.
- Dec. 18, 2024
Courteous and professional.
- Dec. 17, 2024
Doctor and the office members are all professional and friendly!
- Nov. 27, 2024
I have been a patient at Kirn Family Eye Care for over 20 years. Both Dr. Kirn and Dr. White are exc... ellent at their job. Screenings are done for certain conditions on a regular basis to make sure that no problems exist. They are friendly and make you feel comfortable, like you are one of their family. I highly recommend both of them.

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Contact Lens Exams in Harrisburg

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Hours
  • Monday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Tuesday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Wednesday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Thursday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Friday 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
Insurance Plans
  • Aetna
  • Aetna Medicare
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Highmark
  • Cigna
  • EyeMed
  • VSP
  • VBA
  • National Vision Administration (NVA)
  • Meritain Health
  • Davis Vision
  • UPMC Health Plan
  • Medicare
  • Geisinger

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