How Are Specialty Contacts Different from Regular Lenses?

For many patients, standard soft contact lenses provide adequate vision correction and comfort. But for others, particularly those with complex vision issues or irregular corneas, traditional lenses may fall short. That’s where specialty contact lenses come in. At Optometric Center & Eyewear Galleria, we offer specialty lens options, precisely fitted using advanced technology like the Eaglet Eye Surface Profiler.
 

Tailored to Unique Eye Shapes

Unlike standard lenses that come in general sizes and shapes, specialty contacts are customized to the specific contours of your eyes. This customization allows them to provide a better fit, improved comfort, and enhanced visual clarity, especially for individuals with:
 

•          Keratoconus

•          Astigmatism

•          Post-surgical corneas

•          Severe dry eye

This level of customization is only possible with advanced diagnostic tools like the Eaglet Eye Surface Profiler, which maps over 20,000 data points on the front surface of your eye. This creates an ultra-precise digital impression, allowing us to design lenses that fit your eye like a fingerprint.
 

Improved Vision for Complex Conditions

Specialty lenses, particularly scleral lenses, are often the most effective option for patients with corneal irregularities or other complex conditions. These lenses offer enhanced stability, reduce light distortion, and in some cases even protect the eye’s surface by creating a soothing reservoir of fluid between the lens and the cornea. Standard contacts, by contrast, are designed for eyes with typical curvature and may not stay in place or provide clear vision in patients with more complicated vision needs.
 

Greater Comfort for Sensitive Eyes

Dry eye patients or those with corneal damage often find soft lenses uncomfortable or intolerable. Scleral lenses vault over the cornea and rest on the sclera, creating a reservoir of moisture that helps soothe the eye throughout the day.
 

Experience Personalized Vision Solutions at Optometric Center & Eyewear Galleria

If you’ve been told you’re not a candidate for contacts, or if you’ve struggled with comfort or clarity in the past, specialty contact lenses could be the solution you’ve been waiting for. We combine years of clinical experience with advanced tools like the Eaglet Eye Surface Profiler to deliver personalized eye care that meets your needs.
 

Schedule your consultation with Optometric Center & Eyewear Galleria and experience a new level of clarity and comfort with specialty contact lenses. Visit our office in San Ramon, California, or call (925) 744-7900 to book an appointment today.