Dr. Shonah Finlay Doctors Eye Care

Contact Lens Exams, Fittings, & Brands in Grande Prairie

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Not a Fan of Glasses? 

Glasses are a great form of vision correction, but they aren’t for everyone. Contacts can provide a more comfortable feel than glasses while offering benefits such as: 

  • More natural vision
  • Lenses do not get fogged up
  • Clearer vision than eyeglasses 

Before we can get you fitted with contact lenses, we need to determine whether or not contacts are a good fit for you. Discover if contact lenses will work for you with a contact lens exam and fitting. 

We offer rigid gas-permeable contacts as well as scleral contact lenses for hard-to-fit eyes. Scleral lenses can be an excellent option if traditional contact lenses aren’t compatible with your eyes due to issues like dry eye and keratoconus (irregular cornea). 

Scleral contact lenses can help provide extra breathability and contain a fluid reservoir between your lens and cornea, which can help relieve dry eyes. 

The Contact Lens Exam & Fitting

The Exam

A contact lens exam runs similarly to a comprehensive eye exam. While contact lenses aren’t for everyone, we take extra care to determine your ocular health and if your eyes are suitable for contact lenses. There are many different contact lenses, and our team will help find the best fit for you.

We take a series of measurements of your eyes to properly fit your new contacts. Improperly fitted contacts can cause discomfort, blurred vision, or even damage to your eyes. During your contact lenses fitting, Dr. Finlay will:

  • Measure your corneal curvature with a keratometer
  • Measure your pupil and iris
  • Evaluate your tear film to determine your tear production ability

Your contacts need proper maintenance to last, so we will give you instructions for cleaning and handling your new lenses. There is no one-size-fits-all solution for lens care, and our instructions are tailored for your unique needs.

After your initial fitting, we’ll book a follow-up appointment to discuss your new contact lenses to see how well they fit and if they’re providing you with clear vision. At this point, we can make some adjustments if you aren’t satisfied. It can take a few tries to find the right fit for your contact lenses.

We’re Here for Your Contact Needs

If you have any questions about contact lenses, please contact our office! We’re happy to answer any questions you have. Whenever you’re ready, request an appointment. 

See Our Brands 

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ACUVUE

The options are nearly endless when it comes to ACUVUE® brand contact lenses – the #1 contact lens brand in the world. Long-lasting comfort and clear vision can be yours with a contact lens in the ACUVUE® brand family.

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Alcon

Alcon has one mission: to provide innovative products that enhance quality of life by helping people see better. Alcon is uniquely poised to serve every contact lens wearer by addressing the full life cycle of their needs.

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Bausch + Lomb

Bausch + Lomb is one of the best-known and most respected healthcare brands globally, offering the widest and finest range of eye health products including contact lenses and lens care products, pharmaceuticals, intraocular lenses, and other eye surgery products.

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Blanchard

Supplying Optometrists with quality contact lenses since 1986. A refreshing change from other name brand manufactures, Blanchard prides itself on their crisp vision and unique soft and custom made lenses in a variety of specialty designs.

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Cooper Vision

We create and execute innovation that is unmatched in the contact lens industry. There's much more to our story than that, however. You'll find that what sets us apart is how we approach our business. We collaborate, we listen, and we enjoy what we do.

Our Location

Our Address

  • 11709 102 Street, Unit 107
  • Grande Prairie, AB T8V 7S6

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Clinic Hours

  • Monday: Appointment Only
  • Tuesday: 11:00 AM 8:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 10:00 AM 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 9:00 AM 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 9:00 AM 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: Appointment Only
  • Sunday: Closed

Our Blog

What is Dry Eye Disease?

Dry Eye TherapyEye Conditions

Dry eye disease is a common eye condition that causes symptoms like burning sensations, redness, and watery eyes. […]

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March 4, 2024
Dr. Shonah Finlay

How to Remove Contact Lenses from Your Eyes

Contact LensesEye Care

Always make sure you wash your hands before touching your eyes, then use a pinch and slide motion to gently remove your contact lens from your eye. Mastering the art of removing contact lenses is essential for every wearer. You may soon find it as easy as a breeze with a gentle touch, a steady hand, and a bit of practice. […]

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January 4, 2024
Dr. Shonah Finlay

What is Meibomian Gland Dysfunction?

Dry Eye TherapyEye Conditions

Meibomian gland dysfunction refers to when your meibomian glands become blocked or inflamed and restricts the flow of meibum oil, which normally keeps your tears from evaporating. Your optometrist can examine your tear health and recommend personalised treatments to unclog your meibomian glands. […]

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December 18, 2023
Dr. Shonah Finlay
A man sitting at a desk inside an office, taking off his eyeglasses and rubbing his eyes with his fingers due to eye problems.

Dry eye disease is a common eye condition that causes symptoms like burning sensations, redness, and watery eyes. […]

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A young woman using a small mirror to put contact lenses onto her eye

Always make sure you wash your hands before touching your eyes, then use a pinch and slide motion to gently remove your contact lens from your eye. Mastering the art of removing contact lenses is essential for every wearer. You may soon find it as easy as a breeze with a gentle touch, a steady hand, and a bit of practice. […]

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A woman touching her left eye and she looks like she is experiencing pain from her eye

Meibomian gland dysfunction refers to when your meibomian glands become blocked or inflamed and restricts the flow of meibum oil, which normally keeps your tears from evaporating. Your optometrist can examine your tear health and recommend personalised treatments to unclog your meibomian glands. […]

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