Contact Lenses For The Hard To Fit Patient
Are you having a problem with regular contact lenses that don’t fit properly because of irregularities in your eye health? Do you want to wear contacts, but have a visual impairment? You are not alone! Here at King and Rose Optical, we have specialized lenses for you.
Are you a hard-to-fit patient? No Worries!
Contact lenses follow regular sizes that fit most people, but if your uniqueness comes in, you may not be able to fit any of these, making you a “hard-to-fit” patient. But hard-to-fit patients are not just patients who cannot use regular contacts due to size, the irregularities experienced by these patients may also be due to eye health or ocular conditions.
If you are experiencing any of the following conditions and you really want to see your eyes in contact lenses, then our experts are waiting for you here in North Austin. Our top-notch services include customizing your contact lens so as not to complicate any of your vision problems.
Dry Eyes
Astigmatism
Giant Papillary Conjunctivitis (GPC)
Keratoconus
Pellucid Marginal Degeneration
Post-LASIK or other refractive surgery
Presbyopia
Corneal Scarring
Specialized Contacts for Dry Eyes
It is important to remember that when experiencing dry eyes, one must initially seek professional help from an expert to address the problem first. Using contact lenses may worsen the problem.
At King and Rose Optical, we offer a host of professionals in eye health who can help you achieve your dream of using contact lenses. Using an unprescribed contact lens can cause dry eyes or worsen the condition in which tears are lacking. Beyond the lens, dry eyes may also be due to a disease called dry eyes syndrome where you will feel irritation, a burning effect on eyes, and/or blurred vision.
When you are experiencing dry eyes, there are lots of factors that could be to blame. If there is one thing you should not do it is to wear contacts without medical advice. The symptoms of this condition can worsen the situation if you wear an improper lens as it may absorb the remaining tears, leaving the eye open for further infection. The contact may also push the dryness towards patchy loss of cells of the cornea.
However, getting a specialized contact lens for dry eyes can help solve the situation instead of causing further complications. A right composition of contact lens plus the proper placement in the eye may relieve the inflammation brought on by this condition.
How To Solve Astigmatism With The Right Contact Lens
A common reason for blurred vision around the world is the condition called astigmatism. Often associated with extreme exposure to technologies, astigmatism is known to be a problem in the eyes in which the cornea develops two curves, thereby creating two points that result in blurred eyesight. If you think that contact lenses are just for decorative purposes only, you’ll be surprised how this they can actually help astigmatism. Introducing:
Toric Lenses (Toric)
Rigid Gas Permeable Lenses
Toric
Made up of hydrogel and silicone hydrogel, this special lens focuses on the part of the contact that cures nearsightedness or close sightedness that’s often associated with astigmatism.Toric lenses have the ability to rotate at a perfect angle on the eyes.
Rigid Gas Permeable Lenses
Without a particular toric design, GP lenses may typically correct astigmatism. This is because, unlike soft lenses which conform to the surface of the eye, rigid lenses maintain their shape on the irregular surface of the eye.
RGP Lenses: The Unsung Hero for Hard-To-Fit Patients
RGP for Giant Papillary Conjunctivitis (GPC)
Long exposure to regular contact lenses can make one vulnerable to swollen eyelids in the inner surface of the eyes. This condition is called Giant Papillary Conjunctivitis, a type of conjunctivitis in which the eyelid gets irritated and red due to protein build up. But thanks to the specially crafted rigid permeable lens, it can lessen the build up of this substance in the eyes.
RGP for Keratoconus
Keratoconus is the eye health condition in which problems can be located in the cornea. In this, the cornea is slowly getting thin and bulges, forming a cone shape. As a result, patients having this problem experience blurred vision. One of the corrections recommended by the doctors for this condition is the use of RGP lenses. It is believed that this unique contact can assist vision correction by slowing down the bulging of the cornea.
RGP for Post-LASIK Surgery
There are multiple vision correction surgeries right now in the medical field, and one of them is the LASIK surgery. After this surgery is done, most patients complain about night vision and glare or halos around light. These are considered to be post surgery effects. To restore healthy vision, experts recommend rigid gas permeable lenses, an effective lens to cure the post surgery implication of LASIK.
RGP for Corneal Scarring
The scarring of the cornea is often caused by trauma, surgery, infection of the eyes, impaired vision, or even blindness. To recover from scarring of the cornea, doctors suggest the use of RGP. In a study, 82% of those who experienced scarring in post-traumatic eye experiences were able to successfully recover with the help of this special contact lens.
Custom & Specialized Lens for Presbyopia!
Are you in your 40’s and starting to experience difficulties in focusing your sight closely to objects? It is important to consult your doctor now because you may be having Presbyopia. People suffering from presbyopia now have the best solution; they can choose between multifocal and monovision contact lenses.
Multifocal Contact Lenses
These contact lenses are intended to fit and achieve both distance and near vision, leaving the brain figuring out which object to focus and which one to ignore. This will result in crystal clear eyesight.
Monovision Contact Lenses
This type of corrective contact lens may be considered the opposite of multifocal. For these, one lens is intended for distance vision and the other one is for near vision. This will result in your eyes not working naturally at all, and the quality of the distance vision will be clearer.
Any of these conditions are best addressed first by a medical professional. Our experts can help you figure out which option is best for you. Visit us today!
