While contact lenses are a natural and effective way to correct vision impairments, some people find it difficult to wear contact lenses comfortably. Even if you've had issues with contacts in the past, there are specialty lenses that may be a good fit for your needs. At East Memphis Optometry in Memphis, we've helped many hard-to-fit contact lens patients find effective solutions.
Who Is a Candidate for Hard-to-Fit Contacts?
Several conditions can make it difficult to fit someone with contact lenses, including the shape of the cornea or eye conditions. You may be a good candidate for hard-to-fit contacts if you have one of the following conditions:
- Astigmatism
- Dry eyes
- Keratoconus
- Presbyopia
- Giant Papillary Conjunctivitis
- Corneal scarring
- Pellucid Marginal Degeneration
If you're interested in contact lenses but have had issues with them in the past, contact our eye doctor at East Memphis Optometry. There is a wide range of specialty contacts that can be comfortably worn by people with these conditions.
Specialty Contact Lenses
In the past, there weren't many types of contacts available. This meant that people with certain conditions could only correct their vision with glasses. Today, however, there are all kinds of specialty lenses available. Some of the contacts suitable for people that are hard to fit for contacts include:
- Scleral lenses: These lenses are much larger than standard contacts and cover the entire cornea. They can be an excellent option for people with an irregularly shaped cornea, keratoconus, and other conditions.
- Rigid Gas Permeable (RGP) lenses: RGP lenses are hard, oxygen-permeable contacts that are custom-made to fit a patient's cornea. They're suitable for people with dry eyes and can be worn by anyone with an irregularly shaped cornea.
- Toric lenses: While contacts typically have a spherical shape, toric lenses resemble a donut. This unusual shape keeps contacts in place, making them a good option for people with severe astigmatism.
- Bifocal and multifocal lenses: These lenses can correct nearsightedness and farsightedness at the same time. They're frequently recommended for people with presbyopia.
- Hybrid lenses: The center of a hybrid lens is made from the same hard material as RGP lenses, but the outer portion of the lens is soft. They're a great option for people that don't find RGP lenses to be comfortable.
When you come in for an eye exam, our optometrist can tell you more about specialty lenses and help you find contacts that are right for you.
Make an Appointment with Our Optometrist in Memphis, TN
You may have an eye condition that makes it difficult for you to wear standard contact lenses, but that doesn't mean you have to avoid contacts entirely. Call East Memphis Optometry today at (901) 683-4529 or reach us through our website by using our online contact form.
