Specialty Lenses

Specialty lenses are advanced contact lenses designed for patients who need more than a standard soft contact lens. These lenses can be especially helpful for patients with keratoconus, high astigmatism, irregular corneas, dry eye symptoms, corneal scarring, post-LASIK vision changes, or difficulty wearing regular contacts.

At our Newport Beach optometry office, we offer several specialty contact lens options for patients, including scleral lenses, gas permeable lenses, and hybrid lenses. Each lens type has its own benefits, and our doctors will help determine which option is best for your eyes.

Scleral Lenses

Scleral lenses are larger lenses that vault over the cornea and rest on the white part of the eye. This creates a fluid-filled layer between the lens and the eye, which can provide stable vision and improved comfort. Scleral lenses are often a great option for patients with keratoconus, irregular corneas, severe dry eye, corneal scarring, or post-surgical corneal changes.

Gas Permeable Lenses

Gas permeable lenses, also known as GP or RGP lenses, are custom rigid lenses that allow oxygen to reach the eye. Because they hold their shape, gas permeable lenses can provide crisp, clear vision for patients with astigmatism, keratoconus, high prescriptions, or vision that feels blurry or unstable in soft contacts.

Hybrid Lenses

Hybrid lenses combine the clarity of a rigid lens with the comfort of a soft lens. They have a rigid center for sharper vision and a soft outer skirt for improved comfort. Hybrid contact lenses may be a good option for patients who want clearer vision than soft contacts provide but have difficulty adapting to traditional rigid lenses.

Advanced Technology

Our Newport Beach office uses advanced, cutting-edge diagnostic technology to help design and fit specialty lenses with greater precision. During your specialty contact lens evaluation, we may use detailed corneal mapping, eye surface measurements, and other imaging tools to better understand the shape, curvature, and health of your eyes. This technology helps our doctors create a more customized fitting plan for patients with keratoconus, irregular corneas, dry eye, high astigmatism, or complex contact lens needs. Our goal is to combine personalized care with modern technology to deliver clear, comfortable, and healthy vision.

A specialty contact lens fitting includes detailed measurements of your eyes, a review of your prescription and eye health, and follow-up care to make sure your lenses fit properly and provide healthy, comfortable wear. Our goal is to help you achieve clear vision, stable contacts, and lasting comfort.

If you are looking for specialty contact lenses in Newport Beach, or if you live near Corona del Mar, Newport Coast, Costa Mesa, Irvine, or Laguna Beach, our team would be happy to help you explore your options. Call OC Optometry Group or schedule online to book a specialty contact lens evaluation.