9600 S. IH-35 Frontage Rd, Suite S-225, Austin, TX 78748
Mon–Sat
Walk-ins welcome
Dr. Carin LaCount
Accepting new patients
The South Austin patients who come to our Southpark Meadows office for contact lens care range from first-time wearers who have never put a lens in their eye to experienced wearers who have been in the same brand for a decade and wonder if something better exists.
Americans who wear contact lenses
contact lens wearers wearing the wrong lens for their eye type
of contact lens problems preventable with a proper fitting
A lot of patients arrive at a contact lens fitting assuming it is just an extension of their glasses exam. It is not. Your glasses prescription tells us your refractive error. A contact lens fitting goes further: we measure your corneal curvature to find the right base curve, assess your tear film to predict how well your eyes will tolerate a lens, and evaluate the fit of trial lenses while you are wearing them in the office.
A lens that is too steep will trap debris and reduce oxygen. A lens that is too flat will move too much and blur your vision. Getting this right on the first fitting means fewer follow-up visits, less frustration, and lenses that are actually comfortable to wear all day.
fresh lens every day, no cleaning, best for dry eyes or occasional wear
more economical for daily wearers, require proper cleaning and storage
corrects the cylindrical component of your prescription that standard lenses cannot
corrects both distance and near vision, typically for patients 40 and over
larger diameter lenses that vault over an irregular cornea; used for keratoconus, dry eye, and post-surgical corneas
prescription and plano options available; require a valid fitting regardless of whether vision correction is needed
Full peripheral correction, no touching your eye, no daily maintenance beyond cleaning. Can fog, slip, and limit peripheral vision during sports or physical activity.
Full field of view with no frames, compatible with any sunglasses, and better for active lifestyles. Require a proper fitting, ongoing lens hygiene, and an annual prescription renewal.
Best for patients with dry eyes, allergies, or part-time wear. No cleaning required — insert a fresh pair each morning and discard at night
Cost-effective for full-time wearers. Must be removed nightly, cleaned with multipurpose solution, and replaced on a strict 30-day schedule regardless of how often you wear them.
Required if your prescription includes astigmatism correction. Available in daily, bi-weekly, and monthly options. The fitting process takes slightly longer because we need to confirm the lens sits in the correct rotational position.
Designed for presbyopia, typically affecting patients 40 and older. Allow clear vision at distance and near without reading glasses. May require a brief adaptation period.
Walk-ins welcome · same-day trial lenses often available · most insurance accepted
Accepting new patients
Yes. A contact lens exam includes measurements that a standard glasses exam does not, including corneal curvature and tear film assessment. Even if your glasses prescription is current, you need a contact lens fitting before we can write a contact lens prescription.
A first-time fitting typically takes 45 to 60 minutes, including the time you spend wearing trial lenses in the office so we can assess the fit. Follow-up fittings for established wearers are usually shorter.
Yes. Toric contact lenses are specifically designed to correct astigmatism and are available in daily, bi-weekly, and monthly options. The fitting is slightly more involved because the lens needs to sit in a specific rotational position, but it is very manageable.
We can fulfill re-orders for established patients with a current contact lens prescription on file. If your prescription has expired — which happens after one year — you will need to come in for an updated fitting before we can place an order.
Yes, when worn as directed and replaced on schedule. The most common issues arise from wearing lenses longer than recommended, sleeping in lenses not approved for overnight wear, or skipping the annual exam to confirm the fit is still correct.
A contact lens prescription includes additional measurements such as base curve and diameter that a glasses prescription does not. You need a separate contact lens exam even if your glasses prescription is current. Call 512-291-0876.