Specialty contact lens fitting
Specialty contact lens fitting
Standard soft lenses do not fit every eye. Irregular corneas, severe dry eye, high astigmatism, and post-surgical eyes usually need a custom-fitted lens, and getting it right takes measurement rather than trial and error.
What's Involved
- Corneal mapping — Topography that measures the exact shape of the eye's surface.
- Lens selection — Scleral, rigid gas permeable, hybrid, or custom soft lenses chosen to match that shape.
- Fit refinement — Diagnostic wear and adjustment until comfort and vision are both right.
When to Come In
- Told you cannot wear contacts — A previous fitting that failed with standard lenses.
- Irregular cornea — Keratoconus, scarring, a transplant, or refractive surgery.
- Vision glasses cannot correct — Blur that remains at your best spectacle prescription.
This content is for general information only and isn't medical advice. Results vary from person to person, so talk with your eye doctor about your own eyes. If you have a medical emergency, call 911.