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Contact Lens Exam in Ballwin

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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 Crown Vision Center - Ballwin in Ballwin today.

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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.


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Patient Reviews
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- Mar. 23, 2025
Dr. Rackovan and her staff were friendly and caring. My visit was prompt and thorough. I would recom... mend Dr. Rackovan to anyone looking for an eye doctor.
- Mar. 20, 2025
Highly recommend! Friendly and knowledgeable. Dr. doesn't rush the exam and got me the best Rx I've... had in a long time.
- Mar. 17, 2025
Great experience overall! Staff and Dr. Rackovan are amazing and addressed all questions with care. ... Amanda is very kind and knowledgeable, she got me checked in for pre testing and helped find the perfect frames and lenses for me within my budget while making sure it’s what I was looking for with daily wear.
- Mar. 08, 2025
Thanks Cecily and Jamie manager for their exceptional excellent service to make sure my new prescrip... tion bifocal glasses will have no more error on too low focus as last pair from the other location last year and they refused the error to make me wearing it >a year and just would admit on this new pair on previous error pair and over charged me $100 this time than all my previous pairs. I almost walked away from Crown vision permanently, Thank Jamie and Cecily at Ballwin location for your wonderful services and everything u both offered! 😀
- Feb. 09, 2025
They are really nice and friendly
- Jan. 11, 2025
This is the first eye doctor I came to since moving to STL from NC last year. I actually used to wor... k for clarkson eyecare in NC (Eyecarecenter), however my boyfriend had the worst experience at the ballwin location, so I was committed to find a completely different company to go to for my overdue exam / contact change. I came to crown vision as its right nearby my work. I was absolutely blown away by the top notch customer service, how fast they were (but never rushed you!), and how great the doctor was. Everyone was so very friendly, & didn’t push you to choose anything right then & there for their commission like my boyfriend experienced elsewhere. Safe to say he is switching to them as well. Absolutely recommend coming here!
- Jan. 10, 2025
Amanda was very knowledgeable and professional. She made me feel comfortable and helped me select n... ew glasses. She is a great asset to the store.
- Jan. 09, 2025
Staff was warm and helpful
- Jan. 07, 2025
Great service and friendly staff. Large selection of eyeglasses
- Dec. 23, 2024
Great experience!
- Oct. 19, 2024
Great experience with doctor and staff
- Sep. 17, 2024
The staff were friendly and professional, and my glasses were ready in a timely manner. They have a ... large selection of lenses and frames to choose from.
- Aug. 18, 2024
My husband and I both had appointments same day. The staff is very friendly and fun. They are knowle... dgeable and helped me to find the perfect glasses. Thank you!
- Jul. 24, 2024
Always a great time at crown!
- May. 31, 2024
They are so helpful and know exactly what they are doing
- May. 13, 2024
Melissa is excellent there ! Always taking her time to help out and very patient . Always have a ple... asant experience there ! DR. Kara is excellent t as well !
- Mar. 22, 2024
Rebecca was kind and thoughtful. Dr. Kara was efficient and knowledgeable. I had a great experience....
- Mar. 09, 2024
The store was very nice and clean and organized. The staff was friendly and helpful. I was there a t... otal of 30 min which was fantastic because I had a very busy day. They were upfront and knowledgeable about my exam and treatment plan. I loved their glasses selection, it was very easy to pick a new frame. Glasses came in a lot sooner than expected and the quantity seems pretty good so far. I have already recommended them to my family and they now have a lifetime customer.
- Feb. 06, 2024
A beautiful blend of professionalism and warmth. During the comprehensive examination and fitting, ... I was treated like family. I waited to write this until I had some time to take my glasses for a test ride. Like my experience at the center, it's "all good".
- Jan. 31, 2024
Wonderful staff! Customer service skills were amazing!!

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Contact Lens Exams in Ballwin

Our optometry practice in Ballwin

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Hours
  • Monday 10:00 am - 7:00 pm
  • Tuesday 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Wednesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Thursday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Saturday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Sunday Closed
Insurance Plans
  • VSP
  • Medicare
  • United Healthcare
  • Aetna
  • Spectera
  • Medicaid
  • Anthem
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross
  • MetLife

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