Specialty Contact Lenses

If you’ve struggled to find contact lenses that feel comfortable or provide the vision you need, you’re not alone. Many people are told they aren’t good candidates for standard lenses due to unique prescriptions, corneal conditions, or other vision challenges. At Eyes of San Antonio, we offer advanced lens designs tailored to each patient, helping you enjoy sharp, comfortable vision - no matter how complex your needs.
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What Are Specialty Contact Lenses?

Specialty contact lenses are custom-designed to address specific vision challenges that standard lenses can’t correct effectively. They are made with advanced materials, unique shapes, and personalized measurements to provide both comfort and optimal vision, even for complex prescriptions or irregular corneas.

Who Can Benefit from Specialty Contact Lenses?

Specialty contact lenses are often recommended for patients with:

• Astigmatism (especially irregular astigmatism)

• Keratoconus or corneal ectasia

• Post-surgical corneal changes (such as LASIK complications)

• Severe dry eye syndrome

• High prescriptions outside standard lens ranges

• Corneal scarring or irregularities
  
  

Even if you’ve tried contact lenses before without success, specialty lenses may allow you to experience clear, comfortable vision.

What to Expect During the Exam & Fitting Process

Fitting specialty contact lenses is a more detailed process than a standard contact lens exam. At Eyes of San Antonio, we take a thorough, step-by-step approach to ensure your lenses are perfectly suited to your vision needs and comfort.

We begin with a comprehensive eye exam to assess your overall eye health, prescription, and the shape of your cornea. This is followed by corneal mapping using advanced imaging technology, which allows us to create a precise map of your eye’s surface for highly accurate lens design.

Next, you’ll experience a trial lens fitting, where diagnostic lenses are placed on your eyes so we can evaluate their comfort, fit, and visual clarity. Based on these results, we move into adjustments and customization, fine-tuning your lens parameters for a truly personalized fit.

Types of Specialty Contact Lenses

There are several specialty lens designs to fit different needs, including:

• Scleral Lenses - Larger lenses that vault over the cornea and rest on the sclera, ideal for irregular corneas and severe dry eye.

• Gas Permeable (GP) Lenses - Small, rigid lenses that offer sharp vision and durability.

• Hybrid Lenses - Combine the clarity of GP lenses with the comfort of soft lens edges.

• Orthokeratology (Ortho-K) Lenses - Worn overnight to reshape the cornea and provide clear vision without daytime lenses.

• Multifocal Contact Lenses - Designed with multiple prescription zones to provide clear vision at near, intermediate, and far distances, making them a great option for patients with presbyopia.
  
  

Achieve Your Perfect Fit at Eyes of San Antonio

Specialty contact lenses can open the door to clear, comfortable vision for patients who thought contact lenses weren’t an option. Our optometrists specialize in custom lens fittings to ensure your vision needs and comfort are met. We take the time to understand your lifestyle, visual demands, and any previous lens experiences to design a solution that works for you.

Contact Eyes of San Antonio today to schedule your specialty contact lens exam and discover how we can help you see the world more clearly