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A specialty contact lens is a custom designed lens used when standard soft lenses cannot provide clear vision or adequate comfort. These lenses are often medically necessary for conditions like keratoconus, corneal scarring, or severe dry eye. They require specialized equipment and expertise to fit correctly on the eye.
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Ortho-K is a specialty lens worn only at night. It gently reshapes the cornea while you sleep, allowing you to see clearly the next day without any glasses or contacts. It is also a leading method for slowing down nearsightedness in children.
Hybrid lenses combine the best of both worlds: a rigid gas permeable center for crystal clear vision and a soft silicone hydrogel skirt for comfort. They are ideal for patients who need high definition optics but have sensitive eyes that cannot tolerate hard lenses.
Fitting specialty lenses requires corneal topography and precise mapping of the eye's surface. Because these lenses are custom made for your anatomy, the process usually involves multiple visits to ensure the lens vaults the cornea safely.
Anyone with an irregular cornea, high astigmatism, or ocular surface disease that prevents clear vision with standard soft lenses.
Yes. Due to the custom manufacturing and the level of clinical expertise required for the fitting, specialty lenses have a higher initial cost than mass produced lenses.
Unlike soft lenses, most specialty rigid or hybrid lenses are designed to be worn for approximately one year before they need to be replaced.
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