Not every eye responds well to standard contact lenses. If you’ve struggled to find a comfortable fit, have been told your prescription is “too complicated,” or have an eye condition that requires a different approach, you may benefit from specialty contact lenses.
Specialty Contact Lenses for Complex Vision Needs
What Are Specialty Contact Lenses?
Specialty contact lenses are designed for patients whose eyes require something beyond conventional soft lenses. These lenses are custom-fit based on the shape, health, and needs of your eyes.
They may be recommended if you:
- Have astigmatism or an irregular cornea
- Experience chronic dry eye
- Have had eye surgery, such as LASIK or cataract procedures
- Need better clarity or comfort than soft lenses can provide
- Have a high or complex prescription that doesn’t work with standard lenses
Who Might Need a Specialty Contact Lens?
We regularly fit specialty lenses for patients managing:
- Keratoconus or corneal irregularities
- High astigmatism or strong prescriptions
- Dry eye that makes standard lenses uncomfortable
- Post-surgical eyes, including LASIK, PRK, or corneal transplants
- Presbyopia, where blended distance and reading vision is needed
- Contact lens intolerance after poor experiences elsewhere
If you have been told you’re not a suitable candidate for contacts, we’re happy to take another look.
Types of Specialty Lenses We Fit at Child and Family Eye Care
Our doctors and optical team fit a wide range of specialty lenses, including:
- Toric contact lenses for astigmatism
- Rigid gas-permeable (RGP) lenses for sharper visual correction
- Scleral lenses, which rest on the white of the eye and vault over the cornea, ideal for dry eye and irregular corneas
- Hybrid lenses, which combine the clarity of a gas-permeable center with the comfort of a soft lens edge
- Multifocal lenses to support both near and distance vision
- Post-surgical lenses for patients with changing or altered corneal shape
- Custom-designed lenses based on topography and long-term comfort needs
Fitting Specialty Lenses Takes Time & Support
Specialty lenses require a different level of care. Our fitting process includes:
- A detailed evaluation of your corneal shape and prescription
- Trial fittings with follow-up visits to monitor fit and comfort
- Education about wear time, care, and realistic expectations
- Ongoing adjustments as needed, especially in the first few months
- Long-term monitoring to make sure your eyes stay healthy
Specialty Contact Lens Care in The Woodlands, Magnolia & Shenandoah
At Child and Family Eye Care, we offer specialty contact lens services at all three of our locations, The Woodlands, Magnolia, and Shenandoah. With eye doctors who have experience fitting complex cases and opticians who know how to fine-tune fit and function.
You don’t have to live with irritation, blurry vision, or contact lens frustration. If standard lenses haven’t worked for you, we’ll help you find a better option and walk with you through every step of the process.