Why Some Patients Can’t Wear Traditional Contacts

Many people enjoy the freedom and comfort that standard soft contact lenses provide, but not everyone’s eyes are suited for traditional contacts. If you’ve tried wearing them in the past and experienced discomfort, blurred vision, or difficulty inserting them, you’re not alone. At Primary Eye Care, we specialize in hard to fit contacts in Tupelo and help patients understand why certain eye conditions require custom solutions.

 

Irregular Corneas

Conditions such as keratoconus, post-surgical corneal changes, or corneal scarring can lead to an uneven corneal surface. Traditional soft contacts are designed for regular corneal shapes, so they struggle to stay in place or provide clear, stable vision. Specialty lenses like scleral lenses, hybrid lenses, or rigid gas permeable (RGP) lenses can create a smooth optical surface, offering sharper, more comfortable vision.

 

Severe Dry Eye

Comfort is essential for successful contact lens wear. Patients with chronic dry eye may find traditional lenses unbearable because they can worsen dryness, irritation, and redness. Moisture-retaining specialty lenses or scleral lenses that hold a fluid reservoir can significantly improve comfort for patients with dry eye disease.

 

High Prescriptions

Patients with very high myopia, hyperopia, or astigmatism may not achieve the clarity they need from standard soft contacts. Traditional lenses often can’t maintain the shape or stability needed to correct complex prescriptions. Custom-designed toric or multifocal RGP lenses are often a better match, offering sharper and more stable correction.

 

Corneal Shape After Surgery

Refractive surgeries like LASIK or PRK can alter the shape of the cornea, sometimes making it difficult for standard lenses to fit properly. Custom post-surgical lenses can provide the stability and clarity traditional lenses cannot.

 

Finding the Right Contacts for You

Not being able to wear traditional contact lenses doesn’t mean you’re out of options. At Primary Eye Care, we offer a wide range of specialty and hard to fit contacts in Tupelo to help you achieve comfortable, clear vision - no matter your eye condition.

 

Ready to Explore Your Options?

Traditional contact lenses work well for many people, but they are not a one-size-fits-all solution. Whether you have corneal irregularities, dry eye, high prescriptions, or other unique visual needs, there are advanced lens options designed specifically for your situation. With the help of our eye doctor in Tupelo, MS, you can find the right fit and enjoy the freedom contacts provide.

Contact Primary Eye Care to schedule a specialty contact lens consultation and find the most comfortable and effective solution for your vision needs. Visit our office in Tupelo, Mississippi, or call (662) 200-9842 to book an appointment today.