Contact Lenses for Hard-to-Fit Eyes

Hard to fit contacts, or hard contact lenses, can provide clear vision from a variety of distances and offer sharper eyesight for those with certain eye conditions. At University Eye Associates in Charlotte, Davidson, and Harrisburg (Rocky River), NC, we perform comprehensive eye exams to lean more about your eye health and can fit you for hard to fit contacts. Before visiting us, learn more about these lenses below:

Benefits of Hard to Fit Contacts

There are many benefits to fitting hard contact lenses such as: improving quality of vision, slowing progression of nearsightedness, and treating moderate to severe dry eyes. One type of hard lens that your optometrist may consider is rigid gas permeable lenses which is made of an oxygen-permeable hard material that holds it shape in the front surface of the eye which provides superior vision quality.. When you visit us, our optometrists will evaluate your eyes and determine if hard to fit contacts is something that can be beneficial to you.

Conditions that May Require Hard to Fit Contacts

Certain eye conditions and ocular surgeries can cause significant changes to the front surface of the eyes, called the cornea, which may make standard soft contacts a poor fit for patients. For example, patients who have pterygium surgeries, keratoconus, or irregular astigmatism may benefit from hard contact lenses due to their irregular cornea.

Types of Contact Lenses

If you need custom contact lenses due to the shape of your eye, our optometrists can help. Whether you require gas permeable lenses, soft lenses, scleral lenses, or hybrid contact lenses, we can evaluate your eyes and determine which lens would be most suited for you.

Contact us for an Appointment Today

Whether you are considering contact lenses for the first time or updating your current prescription, let our team at University Eye Associates in Charlotte, Davidson, and Harrisburg (Rocky River), NC, help. After evaluating your condition, we can recommend the lenses that will provide you with sharper vision. To schedule your appointment, call us at today!