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Specialty contact lenses
Custom, specialty contact lenses may be necessary for certain eye conditions, the most common being corneal ectasias (keratoconus, pellucid marginal degeneration, post-LASIK ectasia), corneal transplants or certain corneal injuries. These conditions create an irregular cornea that traditional soft contact lenses cannot correct.
At Carbon Valley Eye Care we have extensive experience with all kinds of lenses on all types of eyes. We will work with you and help you find the specialty lenses that will work best for your eyes and visual needs.
Our office has been fitting patients with scleral lenses since 2014. That experience means you get the best, most comfortable vision in the fewest possible visits.
Specialty lenses come in 4 global categories, all of which we provide:
Scleral Contact Lenses
These are large diameter lenses that don’t touch the cornea. These lenses have exploded in popularity since 2010 because they are very comfortable and deliver excellent vision. They are versatile, with the ability to correct almost any vision problem and compensate for almost any type of corneal irregularity. Scleral lenses can also be used as a treatment for severe cases of dry eye.
Rigid Gas Permeable Lenses (RGPs, "hard lenses")
RGP lenses are hard contact lenses that rest on the cornea and can be used for a variety of conditions. They come in many designs, including for astigmatism and bifocals. RGPs are a cost effective way to correct high prescriptions and irregular corneas.
Orthokeratology is a type of hard contact.
Hybrid Contact Lenses
Contact lenses that have an RGP center, with a soft lens border. These lenses can offer the sharp vision delivered by RGP lenses combined with the comfort of a soft lens.
Custom Soft Lenses
These are similar to “regular” soft contacts but have some very important differences so that they work for irregular corneas.
Specialty lenses are also available in different optical designs. They can correct nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism. For adult patients, they can be made as multifocal or bifocals so that the wearer will not need to use reading glasses.
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Many of these specialty lenses can correct astigmatism, or work as bifocals, allowing patients to have clear vision in the distance and up close.
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These lenses provide the best clarity for patients with irregular corneas where glasses and traditional contact lenses fall short.
scleral
contact lenses
Scleral lenses are large diameter rigid gas permeable contact lenses that rest on the sclera, the white part of the eye, rather than on the cornea.
The space between the scleral lens and the cornea is filled with a fluid-filled reservoir that helps to compensate for any corneal irregularities by creating a perfectly rounded surface, resulting in clear and comfortable vision.
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Comfort
BENEFITS OF SCLERAL LENSES
Scleral lenses are designed to be comfortable, with most patients reporting that they are the most comfortable contact lens they have ever worn.
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Clear Vision
Scleral lenses can provide clear and sharp vision, particularly for patients with corneal diseases, dystrophies, and degenerations, corneal scars and irregularities, and those who have had corneal transplant or refractive surgery.
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Versatility
Scleral lenses can be used to correct a variety of vision problems, including keratoconus, myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism.
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Protection
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Scleral lenses can provide protection for the cornea, particularly for patients with severe dry eye or other ocular surface conditions.
Long-Lasting
With proper care and maintenance, scleral lenses can provide long-lasting vision correction.
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