Contact Lenses in Anchorage, AK | Fittings & Specialty Lenses

Southside contact lens technician teaching a patient how to insert contact lenses

Contacts Fitted to Your Eyes and Your Life

Based on your prescription and lifestyle, Dr. Jacquelyn Lamigo and Dr. Christie Stemmle prescribe and fit contact lenses at Southside Eyecare & Optical in Anchorage. We specialize in multifocal, scleral, and custom-fit lenses, and we fit contacts for kids, sports and activities, part-time wear, and special events.

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Can I get contacts here if I had my eye exam somewhere else?

Yes. Southside Eyecare & Optical in Anchorage accepts new contact lens fittings and referrals from ophthalmology, even if you had your comprehensive exam elsewhere. We fit everything from daily disposables to scleral and custom lenses.

Hard-to-Fit Eyes Are Our Specialty

Dr. Stemmle receives referrals from across Alaska for patients who haven't been able to see well in regular contacts, including people with keratoconus, corneal transplants, or severe dry eye. She fits medically necessary lenses for irregular eye shapes and prescriptions and belongs to the Scleral Lens Society.

Types of Contact Lenses We Offer

Daily and other disposable lenses, with no cleaning for daily wear
Multifocal lenses for distance and reading in one lens
Scleral lenses for irregular corneas, keratoconus, and severe dry eye
Specialty and custom-fit lenses for complex prescriptions and hard-to-fit eyes
Colored contact lenses
UV and blue light filtering contact lenses

Contact lens case, trial lenses, and a contact lens prescription

Contact Lens Exams and Fittings

A contact lens exam starts with your refraction, then looks at the shape of your cornea and the health of your tear film. From there, we fit the lens type that works best for your eyes and the way you live.

If you are new to contacts, we train you on insertion, removal, cleaning, and care before you go home. Our NCLE-certified technician will guide you on proper care and use. Once a year, come back for a contact lens evaluation even if your vision seems fine. Wearing old or poorly fitting lenses can harm your eyes without you noticing.

Scleral Lenses for Irregular Corneas

Scleral lenses are large, rigid lenses that vault over the cornea and rest on the white of the eye. A layer of fluid sits between the lens and the cornea, which can give clear, comfortable vision to people whose eyes can't wear regular contacts.

They are often used for keratoconus, corneal transplants, and severe dry eye. Dr. Stemmle grew up in her family's business making hard and gas permeable contact lenses, and specialty lens fitting has been a focus of her career.

Comprehensive Eye Exams

A full check of your vision and eye health, often done with your contact lens exam.

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Dry Eye Treatment

Help for eyes that get dry, gritty, or uncomfortable in contacts.

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Eyeglasses & Optical

Backup glasses and frames fitted by our ABO-certified opticians.

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Can I get contact lenses if I've never worn them before?

Yes. We fit first-time contact lens wearers regularly and train you on insertion, removal, and care at our Anchorage office.

Can I get contacts if I need bifocals?

Yes. Multifocal contact lenses let you see clearly at both distance and near, often without reading glasses.

Does insurance cover contact lenses?

Many vision plans cover a yearly contact lens fitting and an allowance for lenses. We commonly bill VSP, Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare and others, even where we are out of network. Call 907-561-1167 to check your benefits before your visit.

Do you fit scleral lenses?

Yes. Dr. Stemmle fits scleral and other specialty lenses for keratoconus, corneal transplants, irregular corneas, and severe dry eye, and receives referrals from across Alaska.

Schedule a Contact Lens Exam

Find out which contact lenses are best for your eyes. Call 907-561-1167 or request an appointment online.