Hard to Fit Contact Lenses in Bronxville & White Plains, NY
If contact lenses have never felt comfortable or given you clear vision, specialty lenses may be the answer. At Bronxville Vision Care Inc, our optometrists in Bronxville and White Plains, NY fit hard to fit contact lenses for astigmatism, keratoconus, dry eyes, and high prescriptions so you can enjoy clear, comfortable vision.
Request an AppointmentUnderstanding Hard to Fit Contact Lenses
Many eye conditions require specific kinds of contact lenses, and finding the right fit is not always easy. There are lenses designed for conditions such as astigmatism, dry eyes, and keratoconus, but comfort is just as important as clear vision. Our optometrists take the time to find lenses that fit your eyes properly.
Who May Need Specialty Contact Lenses?
- Patients with moderate to high astigmatism
- Patients with keratoconus or other irregular corneas
- People with chronic dry eye
- Patients with presbyopia who want multifocal contacts
- Those with very high prescriptions from myopia or hyperopia
- Patients who have had corneal surgery or past discomfort with standard lenses
Specialty Lens Options
Soft Contact Lenses are typically the best option for most people. They allow the eye to breathe and receive moisture and can help people with dry eye. Most are disposable, so you can refresh your eyes with a new pair whenever necessary.
Rigid Gas-Permeable Lenses are hard lenses that correct very poor vision and conditions that cause blurry vision, such as astigmatism. They provide very clear vision and slide less on the eye than soft lenses. They can take longer to adjust to, but they are durable and can improve very poor eyesight to nearly 20/20.
Toric Lenses are designed specifically for astigmatism and are available in both soft and rigid materials. They have helped many people with astigmatism who have difficulty wearing hard lenses and are the preferred contact lens for astigmatism.
Multifocal Lenses provide clear vision at multiple distances for patients who need help seeing up close.
Our Fitting Process
Fitting specialty lenses starts with a comprehensive eye exam and detailed measurements of your cornea and tear film. We may trial several designs and schedule follow-up visits to fine-tune comfort and vision. Patients with standard prescriptions can explore our contact lenses and same-day contact lenses services, and we recommend keeping backup glasses from our designer frames collection. Visit our payment options page to learn about coverage.
Hard to Fit Contact Lens FAQs
What makes contact lenses hard to fit?
Conditions such as astigmatism, keratoconus, dry eye, high prescriptions, presbyopia, and past eye surgery can make standard lenses uncomfortable or ineffective.
Can I wear contacts with keratoconus?
Yes. Rigid gas-permeable and other specialty lenses are often the best way to correct vision for keratoconus.
Are rigid gas-permeable lenses uncomfortable?
They can take time to adjust to, but many patients find them comfortable after a short adaptation period and value their crisp vision.
What are toric contact lenses?
Toric lenses are designed to correct astigmatism and stay properly oriented on the eye for stable vision.
Can I wear contacts if I have dry eyes?
Many patients can. We may recommend specific lens materials along with dry eye treatment.
How long does a specialty lens fitting take?
Specialty fittings may require more than one visit to fine-tune comfort and vision.
How do I schedule a specialty contact lens fitting?
Call our Bronxville office at (914) 337-4440 or our White Plains office at (914) 949-8900, or request an appointment online.
Find Contacts That Finally Fit
Call our Bronxville office at (914) 337-4440 or our White Plains office at (914) 949-8900 to learn more about hard to fit contacts.