What Vision Problems Can Specialty Lenses Correct?

For many people, standard eyeglasses or contact lenses provide all the correction they need for clear, comfortable vision. However, certain eye conditions require more advanced solutions. That’s where specialty lenses come in. Designed with unique materials, shapes, and features, these lenses go beyond traditional prescriptions to address complex vision needs.
 

Keratoconus and Irregular Corneas

Keratoconus is a progressive condition where the cornea thins and bulges into a cone-like shape, causing distorted vision. Standard glasses and soft contact lenses often can’t provide adequate correction. Specialty options such as scleral lenses or rigid gas permeable (RGP) lenses create a smooth surface over the irregular cornea, restoring sharper vision and improving comfort.
 

High Astigmatism

Astigmatism occurs when the eye’s curvature is uneven, leading to blurred or distorted vision. While mild cases can be corrected with standard glasses or toric contact lenses, those with high or irregular astigmatism may benefit from custom-made specialty lenses. These lenses are designed to match the exact shape of the cornea, reducing distortion and improving clarity.
 

Post-Surgical Vision Issues

Some patients experience visual challenges after procedures like LASIK, PRK, or corneal transplants. Specialty lenses, especially scleral lenses, help manage these irregularities by vaulting over the cornea and creating a smooth refractive surface. This reduces glare, halos, and other post-surgery vision distortions.
 

Severe Dry Eye Syndrome

Dry eye can make wearing standard contact lenses nearly impossible. Specialty scleral lenses hold a reservoir of hydrating saline solution between the lens and the eye, providing both vision correction and therapeutic relief. This makes them an excellent option for patients with moderate to severe dry eye.
 

Presbyopia (Age-Related Near Vision Loss)

As we age, the natural lens of the eye loses flexibility, making it harder to see up close—a condition called presbyopia. Specialty multifocal lenses can correct both near and distance vision, helping patients reduce their reliance on reading glasses.
 

Find Out if Specialty Lenses Are Right for You

Specialty lenses are life-changing for people whose vision cannot be fully corrected with traditional glasses or contacts. Whether it’s keratoconus, high astigmatism, post-surgical vision challenges, or dry eye, these advanced lenses provide clarity, comfort, and confidence.
 

If you’re struggling with your vision or haven’t found success with standard lenses, schedule an eye exam at Eyewellniss to explore the benefits of specialty lenses. Visit any of our offices in Edgewater, Livingston, Watchung, or Paramus, New Jersey. Please call (201) 945-8931, (973) 535-1171, (908) 322-5020 or (201) 712-0888 to book an appointment today.