Specialty Lenses in Northfield, MN
Everyone’s eyes are as unique as their fingerprints, and sometimes that uniqueness means you have an eye shape or condition that makes standard contact lenses uncomfortable. But that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy the benefits of contact lenses. Specialty contact lenses cater to your individual eye needs, providing you with comfort and clarity.
Custom-Made to Your Needs
What Are Specialty Contact Lenses?
Custom-Made to Your Needs
What Are Specialty Contact Lenses?
Specialty contact lenses are designed specifically to fit the unique contours of your eyes. Unlike standard contact lenses, which are made to fit a general population, specialty lenses are tailored to address specific vision challenges or eye irregularities. These lenses are crafted with advanced materials and technology to ensure the best possible fit, comfort, and vision correction.
Eye Conditions That Can Benefit
These lenses are ideal for individuals with certain eye conditions that make wearing standard lenses difficult. Here are some conditions that can benefit from custom lenses:
- Keratoconus: A condition where the cornea thins and bulges into a cone-like shape, causing distorted vision. Specialty lenses can help by providing a smooth, regular surface for light to focus on.
- Severe Dry Eye: For those with chronic dry eye, specialty lenses can provide a barrier that retains moisture.
- Astigmatism: While mild astigmatism can be corrected with toric lenses, more severe cases may require custom-designed lenses to correct the irregular shape of the cornea.
- Post-Surgical Eyes: After certain eye surgeries, the shape of the cornea may change, making standard lenses ineffective. Specialty lenses can be custom-fitted to accommodate these changes.
- Irregular Corneas: Conditions like pellucid marginal degeneration or corneal scars can cause irregularities in the cornea that standard lenses can’t address.
Options Tailored to You
Types of Specialty Contact Lenses
Just as there are different tools for different jobs, there are various types of specialty contact lenses, each designed to address specific needs. Here are the most common types:
- Scleral Lenses: They are larger than standard contact lenses and vault over the entire cornea, resting on the sclera (the white part of your eye). This design creates a tear-filled reservoir between the lens and the cornea, which can be beneficial for people with keratoconus, severe dry eye, or other corneal irregularities.
- Rigid Gas-Permeable (RGP) Lenses: RGP lenses are hard lenses that maintain their shape on the eye, providing clear vision by correcting corneal irregularities. They are smaller in diameter than scleral lenses and rest directly on the cornea. RGP lenses are ideal for people with astigmatism, keratoconus or those who need a more durable lens.
- Hybrid Lenses: These lenses combine the best of both worlds: the crisp vision of an RGP lens and the comfort of a soft lens. The center of the lens is rigid, providing sharp vision, while the outer edge is soft, offering enhanced comfort.
From Exam to Fit and Beyond
Our Specialty Contact Lens Process
River Valley Eye Professionals offers a tailored specialty contact lens process designed to provide you with the best possible comfort and clarity.
Here's What to Expect
Custom Contact Lenses in Northfield, MN
Specialty contact lenses can open doors to clearer, more comfortable vision—giving you the freedom to live life to the fullest. Visit River Valley Eye Professionals to learn how our personalized approach to specialty lenses can make a difference for you. Your journey to better vision starts here!