Hard-to-Fit Eyes? Not a Problem at Rowville Eyecare

Are you struggling to find contact lenses that fit comfortably? We provide solutions for individuals deemed "hard-to-fit" for contact lenses. Our team is skilled in navigating these challenges, ensuring even those with unique eye care needs can enjoy the benefits of wearing contacts.

What Does it Mean to Have Hard-to-Fit Eyes?

A patient with "hard-to-fit" eyes typically has eye conditions or features that make using standard contact lenses difficult. These conditions can include:

Keratoconus
Severe astigmatism
Presbyopia
Giant Papillary Conjunctivitis (GPC)
Post-surgical eyes
Severe dry eye syndrome
Corneal scarring
High myopia or hyperopia
Anisometropia

The Need for Custom Contact Lenses

Custom contact lenses, often called "hard-to-fit" lenses, are designed to address and correct complex visual problems and eye conditions that cannot be sufficiently corrected using standard contact lenses. These lenses meet specific needs that arise from unusual eye shapes, certain eye diseases, or post-surgical conditions.

Types of Custom Contacts

Scleral Lenses: These are large-diameter rigid gas-permeable (RGP) lenses that cover the entire corneal surface and rest on the white part of the eye (sclera). They are for keratoconus, severe dry eyes, or irregular corneas due to surgery or scarring.
Rigid Gas-Permeable (RGP) Lenses: Smaller than scleral lenses, RGP lenses feature a firm, durable material that maintains its shape while allowing oxygen to pass through to the eye.
Hybrid Lenses: These lenses combine a rigid gas-permeable central zone with a soft lens skirt. The rigid centre provides clear optics and corrects irregular astigmatism, while the soft skirt offers wearing comfort similar to that of a soft lens.
Toric Lenses: Custom toric lenses, which can be either soft or gas-permeable, can correct unusual or high degrees of astigmatism that ordinary lenses cannot.
Multifocal and Bifocal Contact Lenses: These lenses help people with presbyopia see clearly at multiple distances.
Piggyback Lenses: A two-lens system with a soft contact lens worn underneath an RGP lens. This approach can increase comfort in sensitive eyes or those with irregular corneas.

Precision Fitting for Custom Lenses

At Rowville Eyecare, we provide precise and comfortable fittings for custom contact lenses, catering to patients with unique eye conditions that make standard lenses unsuitable. Our optometrist uses advanced diagnostic tools to measure each patient's eyes and assess their needs.

Whether managing keratoconus, correcting high astigmatism, or addressing presbyopia, we ensure each fitting provides the best possible vision correction and comfort.