Hard to Fit Contacts vs Regular Contacts

Santee Eye Care Center Offers Both Regular and Hard-To-Fit Contacts

Contact lenses have made vision correction easier and more comfortable for millions. However, not everyone can comfortably wear regular contact lenses. These individuals may need special, hard-to-fit lenses that allow them to see clearly and provide a comfortable fit. We offer hard-to-fit contacts for patients with special fitting problems at Santee Vision Care Center in Santee, CA.

Regular Contact Lenses

Contact lenses are designed to float comfortably on the surface of the eyeball, and most patients achieve a comfortable fit after a short period of adjustment. However, some patients have abnormalities in the corneal surface shape that make wearing regular contact lenses unworkable. These patients need special care in fitting their contact lenses.

Hard-To-Fit Contacts for Individuals with Special Eye Problems

Certain eye conditions can affect the ability to wear regular contact lenses comfortably. These conditions include dry eye problems, keratoconus, astigmatism, presbyopia, corneal scarring, or certain eye diseases. Sometimes, corneal differences can even occur after LASIK vision correction surgery.

Options for Hard-To-Fit Contact Lens Patients

Your optometrist can offer several contact lens options if you have irregularities on the corneal surface. Gas-permeable, hard contact lenses may be better for individuals with keratoconus or other corneal problems. Special soft contact lenses, as well as hybrid lenses, are also available. Piggybacking a soft contact lens underneath a hard contact lens can offer clarity of vision and comfort for those with hard-to-fit eyes. Scleral lenses are larger-sized, gas-permeable lenses that rest on the sclera or whites of the eyes. In this way, the lens vaults over any irregularities.

Santee Vision Care Center Optometry Can Help You

Dr. Grazian uses his extensive training and experience to help patients in Santee, CA, and nearby communities achieve better vision throughout life. We offer many eye care services, including eye exams, eyeglass fitting, contact lens fitting, LASIK consultation, computer vision correction, and management of eye diseases. Contact Santee Vision Care Center Optometry today at 619-562-5220 for an appointment to examine your eyes and learn about hard-to-fit contacts that can help you see more clearly and comfortably.