Specialty Lenses for Huntersville Residents
Contact Lenses for Hard-to-Fit Eyes
Do you have a specific eye condition that makes wearing contact lenses challenging, or have you been told that contacts aren’t an option? Lakeside Eye Associates specializes in customized specialty contact lenses designed to meet the needs of patients with complex eye conditions or unique visual requirements. With advanced technology and expert fittings, we help patients achieve clear, comfortable vision.
What Are Specialty Contact Lenses?
Specialty lenses are custom-designed contact lenses crafted to meet unique visual or eye health needs that standard contact lenses may not address. Patients with specific eye conditions, high prescriptions, or unique corneal shapes often use them. Specialty lenses are carefully fitted to provide optimal comfort, stability, and clarity, and they can cater to a variety of complex visual needs.
Who Needs Specialty Lenses?
Specialty lenses are ideal for patients who have struggled with traditional contacts. Individuals who can benefit from specialty lenses include those with:
- Keratoconus or other corneal irregularities
- Severe dry eye syndrome
- Post-surgical needs after procedures like LASIK or corneal transplants
- Astigmatism that cannot be corrected with standard lenses
- High prescriptions that may not be fully corrected with regular contact lenses
Why Choose Lakeside Eye Associates
Achieving the perfect fit for specialty lenses takes experience and precision. Our eye doctors bring extensive expertise to every specialty contact lens fitting, using advanced diagnostic tools and a strong commitment to personalized care.
We use scleral topography, a highly specialized imaging technology that maps the surface of the eye in precise detail. This technology is beneficial for patients with irregular corneas, as it provides an exact map of the eye’s unique shape. With our combination of specialized equipment and in-depth knowledge, we deliver customized lens fittings that can enhance your vision and comfort.
Scleral Lenses
Scleral lenses are large lenses that rest on the sclera or the white part of the eye. This design creates a fluid reservoir between the lens and the cornea, providing excellent comfort for patients with dry eyes or irregular corneas.
Orthokeratology (Ortho-K)
Ortho-k lenses are designed for overnight wear, gently reshaping the cornea while you sleep to provide clear vision during the day without needing daytime lenses. This non-surgical vision correction is effective for myopia control, especially in children.
Toric Lenses
Toric lenses are designed for patients with astigmatism, providing stable, clear vision by accommodating the unique curvature of the cornea. Toric lenses are available in soft and rigid varieties, and our team will help determine the best fit based on your level of astigmatism.