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Contact Lens Exam in Crystal Lake

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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 Primary EyeCare Centers - Crystal Lake in Crystal Lake today.

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**Must present offer at time of purchase. Must purchase a complete pair of prescription eyeglasses, including frame and lenses. Discount applied to complete pair of equal or lesser value. Does not include Alain Mikli, Barton Perreira, Burberry, Cartier, Cazal, Chanel, Cutler and Gross, Dita Lancier, Gucci, ic!Berlin, l.a. Eyeworks, Maui Jim, Mykita, Nifties, Oakley, Oliver Peoples, Ray-Ban, Salt, Salvatore Ferragamo, Skaga, Silhouette, Tom Ford, WOOW, YSL, sunglass frames, accessories, contact lenses, or medical procedures. Cannot be used with any other promotion, discount, or offer. Not redeemable for cash. Not valid on previous orders. Other restrictions may apply. Offer valid 06/29/2025-09/13/2025.

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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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- Jul. 26, 2025
Dr. Tatar was very professional and explained all aspects of his examination very thoroughly.
- Jul. 17, 2025
If I could give Primary Eyecare 100 stars I would. I had an emergency with my right eye and EVERYONE... at Primary Care went over and beyond to see my eye get back to normal. Kasey, Cristian, Cassie, Josephine, Lourdes and Dana - not only are they phenomenal staff members, theyre even more phenomenal human beings. Dr. Cleland - I could easily make this review a New York Times Best Seller on how awesome she is! There should be no hesitations whatsoever going to Primary Eye Care. Should you read ANY REVIEW EVER giving less than 10 outta 5 stars it's clearly an issue with the human doing the review - not Primary Care! Thanks again to everyone at Primary Care!!!!!!
- Jul. 02, 2025
New to area, highly recommend! Great with children! Extremely nice staff, super professional.
- Jun. 09, 2025
Great place!!! The staff are very friendly and easy to work with. Dr Tatar is awesome!!!
- May. 10, 2025
always a very positive experience
- May. 08, 2025
Highly Recommend Dr. John Tatar! I recently had a vision check-up with Dr. John Tatar, and I was tho... roughly impressed by his professionalism and care. He was attentive, knowledgeable, and made me feel comfortable throughout the exam. The office staff was also welcoming and efficient, making the visit a breeze. If you're in Crystal Lake, definitely check him out Highly recommend for exceptional eye care! 👏🌟
- May. 02, 2025
Everything was great 👍 no problems at all good experience.
- May. 02, 2025
Super friendly staff and the doctor was great.
- Apr. 11, 2025
It’s always so wonderful from everyone
- Apr. 07, 2025
My go to for over 10 yrs
- Mar. 14, 2025
I took my daughter here last year for her school eye exam. Everyone there was so friendly. Fast forw... ard to February of this year, I scheduled myself an appointment. Jo, who did the beginning part of my exam was so nice and personable. I usually hate going to doctors because they seem cold half the time. Not this place. My mother in law loved it so much that now she's a patient here too. Also the selection of glasses that in insurance covered was awesome! I didn't feel like I only had 3 options to choose from. Between the doctors and staff you guys are all awesome! And I actually look forward to my next eye exam! Thank you!
- Mar. 12, 2025
Doctor and staff are always friendly and professional. I am always comfortable during my visits.
- Mar. 07, 2025
I have come to this office for several years now and have nothing but good experiences. The front en... d team is welcoming, attentive, and a joy to interact with. Dr. Tatar and Dr. Cleland are both knowledgeable and attentive to your need while explaining things so that you can understand.
- Jan. 30, 2025
Great experince ,staff is very friendly and accepted my insurance also booked me the next day . eye... doctor speaks both english and spanish.Everyone was friendly and have great hours you cam work with even saturdays.
- Jan. 25, 2025
Staff is outstanding and always serving with a smile which is very important to me. Dr Cleland has b... een most caring about what's happening about my eyes and explains everything in detail.
- Jan. 19, 2025
John was awesome thorough and explained everything Jim helped me pick just the right glasses and the... staff was very friendly
- Jan. 09, 2025
Had a great experience here. Was able to get in for an eye exam quickly and all of the staff were ve... ry friendly. My glasses came in way sooner then I was expecting. I will definitely be using them in the future for any eye care or glasses!
- Dec. 23, 2024
After trying so many places, I ended up with the BEST! They take my Medicare Insurance! Dr. Rodrigue... z is the best! The staff is out of this world! So nice! Im so happy with my glasses.
- Dec. 02, 2024
Great eye doctor, great staff! Love going here.
- Nov. 16, 2024
Great doctor as she explained everything during the exam. Staff was great in helping picking a frame... and explain all of the options.

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Contact Lens Exams in Crystal Lake

Our optometry practice in Crystal Lake

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Hours
  • Monday 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Tuesday 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Wednesday 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Thursday 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Friday 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Saturday 8:00 am - 1:00 pm
  • Sunday Closed
Insurance Plans
  • VSP
  • Medicare
  • Spectera
  • Medicaid
  • EyeMed

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