Not everyone’s eyes fit the mold for traditional glasses or contact lenses. If you’ve been struggling with blurry vision, discomfort, or lenses that just don’t seem to work, you’re not alone. At Gregg Family Eye Care, we specialize in helping people in Secane and the surrounding communities find custom solutions for their unique vision needs. Whether you have keratoconus, corneal scarring, or complications from surgery, specialty contact lenses could be the answer you’ve been looking for.

What Are Specialty Contact Lenses?

Unlike standard soft contacts, specialty lenses are designed to fit the unique shape of your eye. Many patients come to us frustrated after trying traditional lenses that don’t sit right or don’t provide the clarity they need. That’s where customized solutions come in.

Common Vision Conditions That Require Specialty Lenses

• Keratoconus: A progressive condition where the cornea thins and bulges into a cone shape, causing distorted vision.

• Corneal Scars or Irregularities: Injury, surgery, or conditions like pellucid marginal degeneration can change the shape of the cornea.

• Post-Surgical Complications: LASIK and other refractive surgeries can sometimes lead to irregularities that affect vision.

• Severe Dry Eye Syndrome: Some patients struggle with discomfort from regular lenses, making specialty materials a better option.

Specialty Lens Options

If you’ve been struggling to find comfortable contact lenses, scleral lenses might be the solution. These large-diameter lenses vault over the cornea and rest on the sclera (the white part of the eye), creating a smooth optical surface and a tear-filled reservoir beneath the lens. This design not only improves vision but also provides hydration, making them an excellent choice for patients with dry eye or corneal irregularities.

Hybrid lenses combine the sharp vision of a gas-permeable (GP) center with the comfort of a soft lens skirt. These lenses are great for people who need the crisp optics of a rigid lens but prefer the feel of a soft lens.

Rigid Gas Permeable (RGP) Lenses are small, firm lenses that offer clear, stable vision for patients with mild to moderate corneal irregularities. While they take some time to get used to, many patients find them to be a life-changing improvement. Additionally, for patients with irregular astigmatism or other unique prescriptions, custom soft lenses provide a tailored fit while offering the same comfort as standard soft lenses.

Finding the Right Fit at Gregg Family Eye Care

If you’ve struggled with blurry vision, discomfort, or difficulty finding contacts that work for you, don’t give up. Our team works closely with patients in Secane and the surrounding communities to provide expert fittings and personalized recommendations. Whether you need scleral lenses for keratoconus or hybrid lenses for post-surgical complications, we’re here to help.

If you’re struggling with irregular vision issues, schedule an eye exam at Gregg Family Eye Care to find the right specialty lenses for you. Visit our office in Secane, Pennsylvania, or call (610) 831-4300 to book an appointment today.