Hard-to-Fit Eyes? Find Custom Contact Lenses in Washington
Have you been told you can’t wear contact lenses? Many patients assume contact lenses won’t work for them due to an eye condition or unique prescription, but advancements in specialty lenses now make it possible for more people to enjoy the freedom of contacts.
At Alderwood Optical and Canyon Park Vision Clinic, we offer custom-fitted specialty contact lenses for patients with hard-to-fit eyes, providing clear, comfortable vision even for those who have struggled with contacts in the past.
What Makes Eyes “Hard-to-Fit”
Some eyes require specialized contact lenses due to irregular corneas, high prescriptions, or eye conditions that make standard lenses uncomfortable or ineffective. You may be considered hard-to-fit if you have:
- Keratoconus or Irregular Corneas: A condition where the cornea is cone-shaped rather than round, requiring custom lenses for stability.
- High Astigmatism: Uneven corneal curvature that causes blurry or unstable vision with regular contacts.
- Severe Dry Eye Syndrome: Difficulty keeping contacts hydrated, leading to irritation and discomfort.
- Post-Surgical Corneas: Changes in corneal shape following LASIK, PRK, or corneal transplants requiring specialized lenses.
- High or Complex Prescriptions: Patients with extreme nearsightedness, farsightedness, or presbyopia may need custom lenses.
Specialty contact lenses provide solutions for patients who struggle with standard lenses. You may benefit from custom contact lenses if you:
Even if you’ve tried contacts before without success, we can help you find a comfortable, clear vision solution.
Specialty Lenses We Offer
We offer a wide range of advanced contact lenses to meet the needs of hard-to-fit patients, providing customized vision correction and long-term comfort.
Scleral Contact Lenses
Scleral lenses are large-diameter gas-permeable contact lenses that vault over the cornea and rest on the sclera (the white part of the eye). Unlike traditional contact lenses that sit directly on the cornea, scleral lenses create a fluid-filled reservoir between the lens and the eye, providing exceptional comfort, stability, and hydration.
Scleral lenses are custom-fitted to each patient’s unique eye shape and provide clear vision for conditions like keratoconus, post-surgical corneas, and corneal scarring.
Rigid Gas-Permeable (RGP) Lenses
Rigid gas-permeable (RGP) lenses are firm contact lenses made from oxygen-permeable materials that allow more air to reach the cornea than traditional soft lenses. Unlike soft contacts, RGP lenses hold their shape, providing crisper, more precise vision correction—especially for patients with high prescriptions, astigmatism, or irregular corneas.
Hybrid Contact Lenses
Hybrid contact lenses are a specialized type of contact lens that combines the crisp, clear vision of RGP lenses with the comfort of soft lenses. These lenses have a rigid center for vision correction and a soft outer skirt that provides a comfortable fit similar to traditional soft contact lenses.
If you have irregular corneas or find traditional lenses uncomfortable, hybrid lenses may provide the best of both worlds—sharp vision and all-day comfort.
Toric Lenses for Astigmatism
Toric contact lenses are designed to correct astigmatism, an eye condition where the cornea or lens of the eye has an irregular shape, causing blurred or distorted vision. Unlike standard spherical contact lenses, toric lenses have a unique shape that allows for different levels of vision correction in different areas of the lens.
Our team can help determine the best toric lens option for your eyes, ensuring a perfect fit for clear, comfortable vision.
Ortho-K for Overnight Vision Correction
Orthokeratology (ortho-k) lenses are gas-permeable contact lenses that temporarily reshape the cornea while you sleep, providing clear, glasses-free vision during the day. These custom-fitted lenses are a non-surgical alternative to LASIK, making them a great option for people who want clear vision without daytime contact lenses or glasses.
Custom Contact Lens Fitting Near You
Are you tired of struggling with contact lenses? At Alderwood Optical and Canyon Park Vision Clinic, we specialize in finding the perfect fit and helping patients achieve clear, comfortable vision with customized solutions. Schedule an appointment to find the right specialty contact lenses for your needs!