Custom Soft Contact Lenses
Custom soft contact lenses are designed and manufactured to meet the unique needs of an individual’s eyes, taking into account factors such as prescription, corneal curvature, and specific visual requirements. These lenses offer several benefits for those who require vision correction or have specific eye conditions.
Here are some of the key benefits of custom soft contact lenses:
Precise Vision Correction: Custom soft contact lenses are tailored to an individual’s prescription, providing precise and clear vision correction for a wide range of refractive errors, including myopia (nearsightedness), hyperopia (farsightedness), astigmatism, and presbyopia.
Comfort: Custom soft lenses are made from soft, flexible materials that are gentle on the eyes and often provide a high level of comfort.
Improved Fit: These lenses are customized to fit the exact curvature and size of the wearer’s eye. A well-fitted lens can reduce the risk of discomfort, dryness, and irritation.
Reduced Lens Movement: A precise fit helps keep the lens stable on the eye, reducing lens movement during blinking and eye movements. This stability contributes to consistent vision and comfort.
Enhanced Peripheral Vision: Custom soft lenses can be designed to provide excellent peripheral vision, allowing for a more natural and broader field of view than glasses.
Specialized Designs: Custom soft lenses can incorporate specialized designs for specific eye conditions. For example:
- Toric Lenses: These correct astigmatism by aligning with the meridians of the eye.
- Multifocal Lenses: These address presbyopia by providing clear vision at various distances (near, intermediate, and far).
- Colored Lenses: Custom soft lenses are available in various colors to change or enhance eye color for cosmetic purposes.
- Post-Surgery Lenses: They can be designed for post-surgery rehabilitation after procedures like LASIK or cataract surgery.
Regular Replacement Schedules: Custom soft lenses can be designed for quarterly to biyearly monthly replacement schedules.
UV Protection: Some custom soft lenses are equipped with built-in ultraviolet (UV) protection to help shield the eyes from harmful UV rays.
Comfort for Dry Eyes: Custom soft lenses with moisture-retaining technologies can be prescribed for individuals with dry eye syndrome or other conditions that cause ocular dryness.
Sports and Active Lifestyles: Custom soft lenses are suitable for active individuals and athletes as they provide clear vision without the risk of dislodgement or breakage associated with some other types of lenses.
Children and Teens: Custom soft lenses are often prescribed to younger wearers due to their comfort, ease of use, and suitability for active lifestyles.
Our doctors here at Insight Vision Center Optometry are certified in fitting custom soft lenses and our team is ready to assist you with not only the fitting process of these lenses, but also with the required training needed to learn how to apply and remove the lenses. We will also guide you on the proper technique for how to clean and care for the lenses to ensure optimal health of the eye.
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Call us to schedule a Custom Soft Lens Fitting to begin your fitting process for Custom Soft Contact Lenses. Call us at (714) 486-3315 or click here to schedule your consultation.