Make an appointment
You can easily schedule an appointment with your optician in Haarlem through the online calendar on our contact page or by calling 023 5254 131. We’re open Tuesday through Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and on Saturdays from 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; we’re closed on Mondays and Sundays. Please make an appointment for an eye exam, a contact lens fitting, or a contact lens checkup. If you’re coming in to have your glasses adjusted, get a minor repair done, or pick up your contact lenses, you’re welcome to just drop by. If we’re busy, we’ll work with you to find a convenient time.
Are you coming in for an eye exam, a contact lens fitting, or a contact lens checkup? If so, it’s a good idea to know in advance whether you need to put your contact lenses in or take them out, and what to bring with you. You can find that information below under “Preparing for Your Appointment.”
Here's how your visit will go
When you arrive, you’ll receive a warm welcome, and we’ll be happy to offer you a cup of coffee or tea. We’ll start with a brief conversation: what do you use your glasses for, how much time do you spend in front of a screen, what do you like about your current glasses, and what don’t you like? This helps us know what to focus on. Next comes the eye exam. It usually takes 30 to 45 minutes and is free if you purchase your glasses, lenses, or contact lenses from us, or if it turns out that you don’t need a vision solution; a standalone eye exam costs €45. The eye pressure test is always free as well. We perform it with a gentle puff of air, without using eye drops.
After the eye exam, we’ll discuss the results in plain language, and you’ll choose a frame together with us. We’ll take all the time you need—there’s no time limit on your appointment. Once you’ve made your choice, we’ll use Nikon’s digital measuring station to determine your pupillary distance and eye height, among other measurements, to ensure your lenses fit just right. We grind the lenses in our own lens-grinding facility, and when you pick up your glasses, we’ll adjust them so they fit perfectly.
Preparing for Your Appointment
Proper preparation for your eye exam or contact lens appointment ensures accurate results. The most important thing is whether you should wear your contact lenses or take them out. This varies depending on the appointment. Below, you can see at a glance what applies to your appointment.
Contact lenses for an eye exam or lens fitting: in or out?
| Appointment | Contact lenses |
|---|---|
| Eye Exam for Glasses | Done. Do not wear contact lenses for 12 hours before your appointment. |
| Contact Lens Fitting (Your First Time Wearing Contact Lenses) | Done. Do not wear contact lenses for 12 hours before your appointment. |
| Intraocular Pressure Measurement | Off. Take out your contact lenses. |
| Lens Inspection | Put them in. Put your (trial) contact lenses in at least 1 hour before your appointment. |
Why are contact lenses sometimes out and sometimes in?
Contact lenses rest on the surface of your eyes and can temporarily affect them slightly. After 12 hours without lenses, we measure your eyes as they truly are. That’s why you should come in without lenses for an eye exam, a contact lens fitting, or an eye pressure test.
During a contact lens checkup, it’s actually the other way around. We want to see how your lenses fit and how well you can see with them after you’ve been wearing them for a while. That’s why you’ll need to wear them for at least 1 hour.
What should you bring to your appointment?
- Your current pair(s) of glasses and your prescription sunglasses.
- Any prescription from your ophthalmologist or orthoptist.
- Invoices or information from your previous optician.
- Did you buy your contact lenses somewhere else? If so, please bring as much information as possible—for example, the case or packaging showing the brand, type, and prescription.
Learn more about eye exams, lens fittings, and contact lenses. You can find the cost of an appointment on our pricing page.
Everyone is welcome
Our store is wheelchair-accessible, so everyone can easily come inside. Children are also very welcome. If you bring your children along, there are toys for them to play with while you get your eyes checked or pick out a pair of glasses. Is your child coming in to get glasses on their own? Starting around age 9 or 10, we perform eye exams on children ourselves; read more about eye exams for your child. If you have a stroller or walker with you, we’ll be happy to make some space so you can look around at your leisure.
As a family-owned business since 1930, we value personal contact. We like to remember who you are and what you need, so that you’ll feel right at home the next time you visit. You can find us on Generaal Cronjéstraat in Haarlem-Noord; read about the best ways to reach us on our page about the optician in Haarlem-Noord. If you still have questions after reading this, please check our frequently asked questions or feel free to give us a call.
Frequently Asked Questions About Your Appointment
An eye exam usually takes 30 to 45 minutes. Afterward, we’ll take all the time we need to choose frames and lenses together; there’s no time limit on your appointment.
To schedule an eye exam, lens fitting, or lens checkup, please make an appointment. You can also drop by for a lens fitting, a minor repair, or to pick up your lenses.
Be sure to bring your current pair(s) of glasses, and your prescription sunglasses if you have them. To find out whether you should wear or remove your contact lenses, check the overview above under “Preparing for Your Appointment.”
Yes. Our store is wheelchair-accessible, and children are also welcome.
No. Please come in for an eye exam to get glasses, a contact lens fitting, or an eye pressure test without contact lenses in your eyes. Please stop wearing your contact lenses 12 hours before your appointment. This will allow us to examine your eyes properly.
During a contact lens checkup, we’ll check how your lenses fit and how well you can see with them. That’s why you should come to the appointment with your (trial) lenses already in your eyes. Put them in at least 1 hour before your appointment so they’ve had time to settle properly on your eyes.
Please bring as much information about your contact lenses as possible—for example, the case or packaging. It lists the brand, type, and prescription. This will help us give you the best advice.
Ready to stop by? You can find us at 86 Generaal Cronjéstraat in Haarlem. Call us at 023 5254 131 or schedule an appointment through the online calendar on our contact page.
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