Advanced Solutions for Complex Vision Needs
Some eyes need more than standard contact lenses to see comfortably and clearly. At Lone Star Eye in Austin, we provide advanced contact lens solutions for patients who have been told they cannot wear contacts or who have struggled with comfort, dryness, or poor vision in the past. Our goal is to help every patient find a safe, healthy option that matches their unique eye shape and visual needs.
What Makes a Patient Hard to Fit?
Several conditions and eye shapes can make standard soft lenses uncomfortable or ineffective. If you have any of the following, you may benefit from specialty contact lenses:
- High astigmatism
- Keratoconus or corneal irregularities
- Post LASIK or post surgical corneas
- Severe dry eye or contact lens intolerance
- Giant papillary conjunctivitis
- Prescriptions outside the typical range
- Difficulty achieving stable or clear vision in regular lenses
Being a hard to fit patient does not mean contacts are off the table. It simply means you need lenses designed specifically for your eyes.
Specialty Contact Lens Options We Offer
Lone Star Eye provides a wide selection of advanced lens designs to address complex prescriptions and unique corneal shapes. These lenses offer greater stability, comfort, and clarity than standard contacts.Toric Lenses for High Astigmatism
These lenses are designed to stay stable on the eye so vision remains clear throughout the day.
Multifocal and Bifocal Specialty Lenses
Specialty multifocal and bifocal lenses support patients managing presbyopia along with other fitting needs.
Rigid Gas Permeable Lenses
Rigid gas permeable lenses are durable and can provide crisp vision for irregular corneas or high prescriptions.
Hybrid Lenses
Hybrid lenses combine an RGP center with a soft outer skirt, giving you sharp vision with improved comfort.
Custom Soft Lenses
Custom soft lenses are built with personalized parameters for patients whose eyes fall outside the standard sizing range.
Scleral Lenses
Scleral lenses are large diameter lenses that vault over the cornea and rest on the sclera, ideal for keratoconus, dry eye, and hard to fit corneas. They provide steady comfort and a smooth optical surface for excellent visual clarity.
Our specialty lens offerings help patients who have previously struggled with contacts achieve safe, stable, and comfortable vision.
Why Hard to Fit Patients Often Prefer Specialty Contacts
Specialty contact lenses are designed to address the root causes of contact lens discomfort and unstable vision. These lenses can:
- Improve comfort for sensitive or dry eyes
- Provide clearer, more consistent vision
- Fit corneas that are steep, flat, or irregular
- Reduce lens movement that leads to blur or irritation
- Offer solutions for prescriptions not supported by standard lenses
Many patients who thought they could never wear contacts again are able to do so comfortably with modern specialty designs.
Your Specialty Contact Lens Fitting at Lone Star Eye
Fitting hard to fit eyes requires advanced technology and a highly personalized approach. Our clinic uses detailed measurements and diagnostic imaging to understand your corneal shape, tear film, and prescription needs before selecting the right lens type.
Your specialty fitting includes:
- A comprehensive evaluation of your eye health and prescription
We review your current prescription, eye history, and overall ocular health. - Digital mapping of your corneal curvature and surface
Corneal topography and other measurements help us understand your unique eye shape. - Selection of lens designs that match your condition and lifestyle
We recommend lens types and materials that align with your daily activities and comfort needs. - Application of trial lenses to assess comfort and vision
You try lenses in the office so we can evaluate fit, movement, and clarity at different distances. - Follow up visits to fine tune the lens fit and power
We schedule follow up visits to make any needed adjustments and confirm long term comfort.
Our goal is to help you achieve clear, stable, and comfortable vision with lenses that truly fit.
Are Specialty Contact Lenses Safe?
Specialty lenses are not only safe, but often healthier for complex corneas because they:
- Provide a consistent tear reservoir that supports dry eye relief
- Protect fragile or irregular corneal tissue
- Offer high oxygen flow and advanced materials
- Reduce friction and irritation from poor fitting lenses
Regular check ins allow us to monitor your eye health and make adjustments as needed.
Who Should Consider Specialty Lenses?
You may be a good candidate if:
- Glasses do not meet your vision needs
- Standard contacts cause dryness or discomfort
- You are struggling with vision after LASIK or other surgery
- You have been diagnosed with keratoconus or corneal irregularities
- Your prescription has grown more complex over time
Most patients are surprised at how comfortable and effective specialty lenses can be once they find the right match.
Schedule Your Specialty Contact Lens Evaluation in Austin
If you have been told you are not a good candidate for contacts or if wearing standard lenses has always been a challenge, Lone Star Eye can help. Specialty contact lenses offer clear, stable, and comfortable vision for even the most complex prescriptions.
Schedule a specialty contact lens evaluation today to explore your options and find a solution designed specifically for your eyes.