The Power of Specialty Lenses for Challenging Eye Conditions

Not every vision problem can be solved with a standard pair of glasses or off-the-shelf contact lenses. At Primary Eye Care, we specialize in finding solutions for patients with unique or complex eye conditions. Specialty lenses offer a powerful, customized option for individuals who need more advanced care to achieve clear, comfortable vision.
 

What Are Specialty Lenses?

Specialty lenses are custom-designed optical devices that address specific medical or structural eye conditions. Unlike conventional lenses, they are tailored to the unique shape and needs of your eyes. They are often used when patients have corneal irregularities, severe dry eye, or high prescriptions that require more than standard correction.
 

Common types of specialty lenses include:
 

• Scleral Lenses: These large-diameter lenses vault over the cornea and rest on the sclera (the white part of the eye), providing a smooth optical surface. They are ideal for conditions like keratoconus, post-surgical corneas, and severe dry eye disease.

• Rigid Gas Permeable (RGP) Lenses: These lenses provide crisp vision for patients with high astigmatism or irregular corneal surfaces.

• Hybrid Lenses: Combining a rigid center with a soft outer skirt, hybrid lenses offer the clarity of an RGP lens with the comfort of a soft lens.

• Custom Soft Lenses: These lenses are designed for patients with high prescriptions, large pupils, or unusual eye shapes that standard soft lenses can't accommodate.

• Orthokeratology (Ortho-K) Lenses: These overnight lenses gently reshape the cornea to temporarily correct myopia and are especially useful for slowing the progression of nearsightedness in children.
   

Conditions That Benefit from Specialty Lenses

Specialty lenses can significantly improve vision and comfort for a variety of complex eye conditions, including:
 

• Keratoconus

• Post-LASIK or RK surgery complications

• Corneal scarring or irregularity

• Severe dry eye or ocular surface disease

• High astigmatism or refractive error

• Presbyopia (age-related near vision loss)

• Pellucid marginal degeneration

• Aniridia or other congenital corneal issues
   

Why Choose Specialty Lenses?

The customization and precision of specialty lenses make them a game-changer for patients who may have previously struggled with poor vision, eye discomfort, or intolerance to standard contact lenses. These lenses:
 

• Improve vision quality by creating a smooth, refractive surface

• Protect sensitive or damaged eyes

• Offer longer wearing times with increased comfort

• Can be part of treatment for progressive conditions like myopia or keratoconus
   

Fitting specialty lenses requires in-depth knowledge, precise measurements, and ongoing care. We use advanced technology and a personalized approach to ensure you receive the best lens fit and ongoing support.
 

Find the Perfect Fit at Primary Eye Care

If you’ve been told in the past that you’re not a good candidate for contact lenses, or if standard vision correction hasn’t been enough, specialty lenses may offer the clarity and comfort you’ve been missing. With the right lenses and a team dedicated to your eye health, you can experience life with renewed vision.
 

Schedule an eye exam with Primary Eye Care to explore how specialty lenses can transform your visual experience and support your long-term eye health. Visit our office in Tupelo, Mississippi, or call (662) 200-9842 to book an appointment today.