Frequently Asked Questions About Specialty Contact Lenses

Unless you have been using contact lenses for a long time, you probably think there are no differences between all contacts. They must look the same to you, after all. However, it’s far from the truth. You will find that not all contact lenses are the same. There are different types available, and one of them is the specialty contacts.

What Are Specialty Contact Lenses?

 

These are a type of contact lenses designed specifically to meet the wearer’s unique needs. Traditional contact lenses are not customized to the vision problems of the patient. On the other hand, specialty contacts can help you see clearly by correcting problems like keratoconus or astigmatism.
 

Do You Need Specialty Contact Lenses?

 

If wearing traditional contact lenses effectively helps your vision, then there is no need to switch to specialty contacts. Your eye doctor may suggest getting them if you have a specific eye disease, condition, or irregularity they believe can be corrected by specialty contacts. Scheduling an eye exam will help you find out the vision correction that suits you and if specialty contact lenses are what you need.
 

Are Specialty Contact Lenses the Right Option for You?

 

If the specialty contacts properly fit the wearer, they can improve their eyesight and help manage various vision problems. If you have corneal diseases like keratoconus or pellucid marginal degeneration, you may benefit from using specialty contacts. Other conditions that specialty contact lenses are often used include:
 

  • Sensitive or damaged eyes due to trauma, disease, or congenital disability

  • Severe dry eyes with symptoms such as eye pain, redness, and irritation

  • Corneal trauma or infection where the cornea’s shape changed or was scarred permanently

  • Eye surgery, such as vision correction surgery or corneal transplant, where is hard to wear traditional contact lenses


What Are the Different Types of Specialty Contact Lenses?

 

Your doctor will discuss with you the lens options that are available for your specialty contacts. The most common options are:
 

  • Rigid Gas-Permeable Contact Lenses


Also called the RGP contacts, these specialty contact lenses cover an irregular cornea by creating a smooth eye surface. They use durable plastics to make RGP lenses. This allows oxygen to pass through, which is crucial for the cornea’s health.
 

  • Scleral Contact Lenses


This type of specialty contact lens doesn’t touch the cornea. Scleral contact lenses are bigger in diameter, harder, and sit on the sclera, or the white part of the eye. Saline fills the space between the cornea and the scleral lens to keep the eye lubricated.
 

  • Prosthetic Contact Lenses


Prosthetic contact lenses are for people with one or both eyes damaged by trauma, disease, or congenital disability. An example is tinted specialty contacts, which improve vision, increase eye comfort, and enhance appearance.
 

  • Hybrid Contact Lenses


Hybrid contacts have softer edges but a hard, gas-permeable center. This type of contact lens helps people with vision problems like irregular astigmatism. It helps them get enough vision correction and is more comfortable than ordinary gas-permeable contact lenses.



What Is the Difference Between Disposable Contacts Versus Specialty Contacts?

 

Specialty contact lenses are designed to meet the unique needs of different patients. They are also made for long-time use. On the other hand, disposable contacts are used only for some time during the daytime. You can wear them for a few days up to 30 days. After that, you simply discard them and get new disposable contacts.
 

Know more about contact lenses at Frame & Focus Eye Care. Contact us at (832) 664-7900 or visit our clinic in Richmond, Texas.

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