Dr. Taras Kovalenko
Doctor of Optometry
- Doctor of Optometry · MD License no. 000000
Fits every patient and writes to each referring doctor after every visit.
Specialty contact lenses in Baltimore, Maryland
Contact lenses for eyes a standard lens can't fit
Your eye doctor sent you here, or you want a second look at your lenses. Dr. Taras Kovalenko fits scleral, corneal, toric and multifocal lenses one eye at a time, and writes to your doctor after every visit.
Who we fit
Conditions that send patients to us
Each of these changes how light enters the eye, and a standard lens often can't sit on it comfortably. Your doctor's referral tells us what they found. We measure the rest.
The cornea thins and steepens into a cone, and glasses stop sharpening vision. Firm and scleral lenses give the eye a smoother surface to see through.
We fit lenses once the doctor who did your transplant says the eye is ready, and we co-manage with them. They hear from us after each visit.
A scar or an old injury can leave the front of the eye uneven. A custom lens evens out the surface the eye sees through.
Scleral lenses hold a pool of saline over the cornea all day. They aren't right for everyone, so we check the eye first.
When the prescription is far outside what stock lenses cover, we order lenses made to your measurements.
Multifocal and toric lenses, fitted with trial lenses and adjusted until near and far both work for your day.
After every visit
Your doctor stays in the loop
Most patients come to us on a referral. After each visit we send your doctor a short letter: what we measured, which lenses we fitted and what comes next.
You keep your own doctor for routine eye exams and any care for eye disease. We fit and follow lenses, and we call your doctor's office when something we see is theirs to look at.
A written summary after every visit
Questions from your doctor answered by phone
Your records kept private, shared only as the law allows
How a fitting goes
Five steps from referral to lenses you wear all day
Every fit starts with measurements and ends with a plan for the next check.
- 01
Your records arrive
Your doctor sends what they have, or you bring it. We read it before you come in.
- 02
Measurement visit
We map the shape of the front of each eye and check eye health. About 90 minutes.
- 03
Trial lenses
You try lenses chosen from the measurements. We watch how each sits, moves and feels, and change what needs changing that day.
- 04
Lens pickup and handling lesson
Custom lenses arrive in a week or two. We teach insertion, removal and cleaning until you're confident.
- 05
Follow-up on a set schedule
The checks in the table below, each with a letter to your doctor. Adjustments are part of the fit.
After the fitting
Your follow-up schedule
Dr. Kovalenko sets your dates at the measurement visit. This is the usual rhythm, and your eyes may need more.
| Visit | When | What we check | Your doctor receives |
|---|---|---|---|
| Measurement visit | WhenDay one | What we checkShape of the front of each eye, eye health, a first trial lens | Your doctor receivesA letter with the findings and the plan |
| Lens pickup | WhenA week or two later | What we checkInsertion, removal, comfort and vision | Your doctor receivesA note that your lenses were delivered |
| First check | WhenAbout a week after pickup | What we checkComfort, vision, fit and the surface of the eye after a week of wear | Your doctor receivesFindings, and any change to the lenses |
| Second check | WhenAbout a month after pickup | What we checkThe same checks, plus your wearing schedule and cleaning routine | Your doctor receivesFindings |
| Three-month check | WhenAbout three months after pickup | What we checkFit and eye health after a full season of wear | Your doctor receivesFindings, and who sees you next |
| Regular checks | WhenEvery six to twelve months | What we checkFit, eye health, the condition of your lenses and your prescription | Your doctor receivesA yearly summary |
Your care team
One doctor who fits every patient, and three people who know your file
Dr. Kovalenko sees every patient himself. The rest of the team books, measures and keeps your doctor's office informed.
Aniyah Ledbetter
Referral coordinator
Collects records from your doctor and books your first visit.
Irene Zambrano
Ophthalmic assistant
Takes the measurements and teaches lens handling.
Jaden Wiggins
Optical assistant
Orders and checks your lenses when they arrive.
Before you book
Questions patients and doctors ask first
Do I need a referral?
Most patients come to us on one, and your own eye doctor can send it with your records. If you don't have a referral, call us. We'll ask for the name of your eye doctor so we can write to them after your visit.
Will I still see my own eye doctor?
Yes. We fit lenses and check how your eyes handle them. Your own doctor keeps your routine eye exams and any care for eye disease, and we send a letter after each visit so both of us work from the same notes.
How long is the first visit?
About 90 minutes. Later checks are shorter, usually about 30 minutes. Your dates are set at the first visit, and the schedule above is the usual rhythm.
Who pays for the visit?
Some visits go to medical insurance, some to a vision plan, and some are paid by you. How fees work explains which is which, and we check your benefits before your first visit.
Can I fill my prescription somewhere else?
Yes. Your prescription is yours. We give you a copy after your exam and fitting, and you can fill it anywhere.
What if lenses don't work out for my eyes?
We adjust the fit and try another design before we call it done. If lenses aren't the right answer, we tell you early and let your doctor know what we found.
Book online
Book a fitting visit
Pick a time in our booking system. If you'd rather talk first, call the office and we'll find one with you.
Phone(410) 555-0108
Hours
- Monday – ThursdayToday
- 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- FridayToday
- 8:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
- Saturday and SundayToday
- Closed