It is possible that some patients may not be good candidates for conventional contact lenses if they have unusually-shaped corneas. However, the great thing about this is there are so many different options available for hard to fit types of patients. If you have an irregularly shaped cornea, your regular glasses or even a standard contact lens may not provide you with the best vision. Dr. Pinkhasov has seen patients with vision acuity of 20/40 who were unable to be corrected by glasses. After she fitted them with gas permeable lenses, their vision improved to 20/20, which was incredible.
Contact lenses such as these are considered medically necessary. An eye doctor that specializes in contact lenses creates these specialty contact lenses based on parameters of a patient's cornea, such that it allows them to see clearly. It is amazing how these lenses provide such sharp vision.
One of the potential downsides of specialty contact lenses is that they are not always as comfortable as other contact lens modalities, luckily there are designs that provide the improved visual acuity without discomfort.
Many different options are available for hard to fit eyes, but it may require patients to visit the doctor's office more often to make sure that they are getting the best fit for them. Schedule a contact lens exam at our Manhattan optometry office today to find out which specialty contact lenses are right for you. Call us at 212-752-6930 to schedule a contact lens exam.
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