Custom Soft Contact Lenses
Custom soft lenses can solve these issues. Unlike standard contact lenses which could be described as “one size fits most”, custom soft lenses are not limited to the typical parameter constraints of the average normal corneal population. Custom soft lenses are lathe-cut one at a time and can be produced in a nearly unlimited range of curvatures, diameters, materials, and virtually any refractive powers allowing for success where standard soft lenses are inadequate.
Custom Corneal Gas Permeable (GP) Lenses
Corneal GP lenses are the classic method of vision correction with a contact lens. These lenses are lathe-cut one at a time and can be produced in a nearly unlimited range of curvatures, diameters, materials, and virtually any refractive power for fit the individual. Additionally, because of the rigid material, these lenses allow for a higher quality of vision compared to soft lenses. Additionally, specialized optics can be included to reduce or eliminate the need for reading glasses.
Custom Hybrid Lenses
Hybrid lenses utilize a GP center with a soft lens skirt, so they have characteristics of both GP and soft lenses. Various hybrid lens designs exist, with multiple geometries to accommodate a variety of corneal shapes. The newest generation of hybrid lenses are entirely custom. They are lathe-cut one at a time and can be produced in a nearly unlimited range of curvatures and virtually any refractive powers allowing for success where soft lens vision is inadequate. Optically, these lenses offer GP lens levels of clarity and these lenses can offer specialized optics to reduce or eliminate the need for reading glasses.
Custom Scleral Lenses
Scleral lenses are typically used for corneal irregularity and ocular surface disease but these lens can be used for those with normal corneas. These lenses are available with an abundance of unique modifications to accommodate the ocular shape. Scleral lenses are lathe-cut one at a time and can be produced in a nearly limitless range of curvatures, diameters, and materials. Scleral lens optics can incorporate any refractive power correction.
