What Are Specialty Contact Lenses?

Specialty contact lenses are designed for eyes that can’t be properly corrected with regular soft contact lenses. These lenses come in a variety of forms and each serves a unique purpose. Whether your corneas are irregularly shaped, your eyes are too dry for soft lenses, or you’ve had previous eye surgery, specialty lenses can often provide sharper, more stable vision and increased comfort.

Patients with Keratoconus or Irregular Corneas

 

Keratoconus causes the cornea to thin and bulge into a cone-like shape, making it difficult for soft contact lenses to fit properly. Specialty contact lenses create a smooth, even surface over the irregular cornea, improving both comfort and vision quality.

Those with High Prescriptions

 

If you have severe nearsightedness, farsightedness, or astigmatism, regular lenses may not provide adequate correction. Specialty lenses can be custom-made to address your unique prescription needs.

Individuals with Dry Eye Syndrome

 

Patients with dry eye often struggle with soft contact lenses due to irritation and discomfort. Contacts with advanced materials or unique designs that help maintain moisture and minimize friction, providing greater comfort for those with dryness or sensitivity.

The Importance of a Personalized Contact Lens Fitting

 

During your contact lens exam at Williamsburg Eye Care, our optometrists take detailed measurements of your cornea and evaluate the ocular surface and tear film. We then select or design lenses that match your eye shape and lifestyle, ensuring maximum comfort and clarity to meet expections.

Find Out If Specialty Lenses Are Right for You

 

If you’ve struggled with regular contact lenses, experience eye discomfort, or have an eye condition that makes soft lenses ineffective, specialty lenses may be the perfect solution. With advanced technology and personalized care, the team at Williamsburg Eye Care can help you achieve clearer, more comfortable vision.

Take the first step toward better vision and comfort with a personalized contact lens fitting. Contact Williamsburg Eye Care to schedule your contact lens exam and find out if specialty lenses are right for you. Visit our office in Williamsburg, Virginia, or call (757) 564-1907 to book an appointment today.