Specialty Contact Lenses

Every patient's eyes are unique, specialty contact lenses offer an option for people who cannot comfortably or successfully wear traditional contact lenses. These custom-designed lenses are made to address specific eye conditions, unique prescriptions, and individual visual needs that standard contact lenses may not be able to correct.

Specialty contact lenses may be recommended for patients with complex vision needs or conditions affecting the shape or surface of the eye. Your optometrist will determine whether specialty lenses are the best option based on your eye health, lifestyle, and visual goals.
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Specialty contact lenses may be recommended for patients who:

• Have corneal scarring
• Have keratoconus, a condition that causes the cornea to become thin and bulge outward
• Have strabismus (an eye that turns inward or outward)
• Have experienced an eye injury
• Have a peripheral corneal thinning disorder
• Cannot comfortably wear traditional soft contact lenses

Types of Specialty Contacts:

Rigid Gas-Permeable (RGP) Lenses are made of oxygen permeable polymers allowing more oxygen to reach the eyes. Under special vision and ocular conditions these contacts help to provide sharper, stable vision and maintain corneal shape. They can be especially beneficial for patients with dry eyes or certain corneal conditions. However, they require an adaptation period for comfort.

Limbal Fit Lenses are larger than standard soft and RGP lenses, offering increased stability and comfort while minimizing interaction with the eyelids.

Hybrid Lenses combine a rigid gas-permeable center with a soft outer skirt. This design provides the clear, stable vision of an RGP lens with the comfort of a soft contact lens, making them a popular option for patients with more complex vision needs.

Your eye doctor can determine whether specialty contact lenses are right for you and recommend the best option based on your individual visual needs.