Contact Lenses Made for Complex Corneas

Some patients require specialty contact lenses to help treat certain conditions or provide clear vision. Corneal irregularities can cause discomfort that regular lenses may not be able to relieve.

Specialty lenses are designed for patients with hard-to-fit corneas and can provide vision correction or treatment for various conditions.

Multifocal Contact Lenses

Multifocal contact lenses can be a good option if you’re developing presbyopia, a condition that affects your ability to see things up close and typically develops as part of the aging process.

These specialized lenses come in both soft and rigid gas permeable materials, as well as hybrid lenses. They are designed to accommodate multiple prescriptions, providing visual clarity for patients who are both farsighted (have myopia) and are developing presbyopia.

Keratoconus Lenses

Scleral Lenses

Scleral lenses are larger than standard contact lenses, which allows them to vault over your cornea and rest comfortably on your sclera (the white portion of your eye). Keratoconus causes the cornea to bulge outward, which makes it difficult for conventional lenses to sit comfortably and correctly.

Scleral lenses are often more comfortable than other lenses as they don’t press on the cornea. Additionally, these lenses provide a space between the cornea and the lens that stores fluid and can keep your eyes hydrated, preventing or mitigating dry eye symptoms.

RoseK Lenses

RoseK lenses are smaller lenses that can be customized to suit your eye and correct vision problems associated with keratoconus. Unlike sclera lenses, they rest directly on the cornea, which may take a few weeks to get used to.

RoseK lenses are fully breathable, so your eyes will still be able to absorb sufficient amounts of oxygen while you are wearing them.

Piggybacking Lenses

Rigid gas permeable lenses are often an excellent option for keratoconus sufferers; however, they may be uncomfortable to wear. Piggybacking lenses means wearing a soft contact lens underneath an RGP lens, acting as a ‘cushion’ to ease discomfort.

Hybrid Lenses

Hybrid lenses combine the benefits of both soft and RGP lenses into one lens. Usually, the center of these lenses is rigid, providing the wearer with crisp, clear vision and helping manage corneal conditions such as keratoconus. The outer portion consists of a soft, hydrogel ring, which increases both comfort and stability. This design allows the lens to vault over the cornea and provide similar comfort to wearing a normal soft lens.

If you’re interested in what lenses may work best for you, please visit us for a comprehensive eye exam to hear about all of your options.

Insurance Accepted

At Envision, we accept many insurance plans such as major government insurance plans (Medicare, Medicaid and Tricare), most private insurance plans (United Health, Humana, Anthem BCBS, Atena) and key vision plans (VSP, Spectera and EyeMed).

We request that you provide details of your insurance at scheduling so that we may serve you better by checking your eligibility ahead of time. Please bring your insurance cards with you to your appointment.