What Types of Eye Conditions Require Specialty Contact Lenses?

When standard contact lenses aren’t enough to provide clear vision or comfort, specialty contact lenses can make a life-changing difference. These advanced lenses are designed to address unique eye conditions that cannot be corrected with regular glasses or traditional contacts. At Truly Eye Care, we offer customized solutions to help patients with complex vision needs achieve clear, comfortable sight.
 

What Are Specialty Contact Lenses?

Specialty contact lenses are custom-made lenses tailored to fit irregular corneas or specific vision challenges. Unlike standard soft lenses, they are designed using advanced technology to match the unique shape and needs of your eyes. These lenses not only improve vision but also help protect the eye’s surface and provide greater comfort for those with certain conditions.
 

Eye Conditions That Benefit from Specialty Contact Lenses

Specialty lenses are often recommended for:
 

•          Keratoconus - A progressive eye disease that causes the cornea to thin and bulge into a cone shape, making regular lenses ineffective.

•          Post-Surgical Corneas - After procedures like LASIK, PRK, or corneal transplants, some patients experience irregular corneas that require custom lenses.

•          Severe Dry Eye - Scleral lenses create a fluid reservoir between the lens and cornea, providing relief for chronic dry eye.

•          Astigmatism (High or irregular) - When the cornea’s shape distorts light unevenly, specialty lenses can provide sharper vision.

•          Corneal Scarring or Irregularities - Injuries or diseases that affect corneal shape often benefit from specialty designs.

•          Presbyopia - Some multifocal specialty lenses can help patients over 40 who struggle with near vision.
 

Benefits of Specialty Contact Lenses

Choosing specialty lenses can offer several advantages:
 

•          Improved vision clarity even in complex conditions.

•          Enhanced comfort, even for irregular corneal surfaces.

•          Eye protection for sensitive or compromised corneas.

•          Customized fit tailored to your individual eye shape and needs.

•          Better quality of life, allowing patients to return to daily activities with confidence.
 

The Specialty Lens Fitting Process

At Truly Eye Care, the fitting process for specialty contact lenses is much more detailed than a standard contact lens exam. It begins with a comprehensive eye exam to evaluate both your vision needs and the overall health of your corneas. This initial step ensures we understand the unique challenges your eyes may present.
 

Next, we use advanced imaging and precise measurements to map the surface of your cornea. This technology allows us to design lenses that fit your eyes with exceptional accuracy. Once we have this information, we provide trial lenses and make necessary adjustments to test different designs until we find the option that offers the best combination of vision and comfort.
 

We also provide personalized training so you feel confident in handling your new lenses. Our team will walk you through how to properly insert, remove, and care for them to keep your eyes healthy and your lenses performing well.
 

Finally, follow-up visits are scheduled to monitor your progress and make any needed refinements. These check-ins ensure that your lenses continue to fit correctly, provide clear vision, and support your long-term eye health.
 

See Clearly & Comfortably with Truly Eye Care

Specialty contact lenses open up new possibilities for patients who thought they couldn’t wear contacts due to their unique eye conditions. Whether you struggle with keratoconus, severe dry eye, or other complex vision challenges, these lenses can provide clarity and comfort that standard lenses simply can’t match.
 

To explore if specialty contact lenses are right for you, schedule a consultation with Truly Eye Care and let our experts customize a solution for your vision needs. Visit our office in Windermere, Florida, or call (407) 801-2477 to book an appointment today.