Think contact lenses aren’t for you? If you’ve been told you’re not a candidate because of astigmatism, presbyopia or past problems with comfort or fit, it may be time for a second opinion. At Northpoint Eye Studio in Concord, NC, Dr. Joyce Adeleke provides personalized contact lens fittings, including specialty lenses for patients with hard-to-fit eyes.
We start with your vision, eye health and lifestyle, then recommend the lens that fits. Options range from daily disposable contact lenses and toric contacts for astigmatism to multifocal contacts for presbyopia, plus advanced designs like orthokeratology (ortho-k) and scleral lenses for unique prescriptions and corneal irregularities.
You don’t have to settle for glasses if you’d prefer contacts. With the right fit, many people can enjoy clear, comfortable vision with contact lenses. Call Northpoint Eye Studio to book your contact lens fitting today.
Soft contact lenses are made from a flexible, water-absorbing material, so they are comfortable and easy to adapt to. They come in daily disposable, biweekly, monthly and extended-wear options. Soft lenses correct nearsightedness and farsightedness, toric soft lenses correct astigmatism, and multifocal soft lenses help with presbyopia.
Rigid gas permeable (RGP)
RGP contact lenses are made from a firm, oxygen-permeable material that gives crisp, sharp vision and lasts a long time. Gas permeable lenses are often a good choice for high or complex prescriptions, high astigmatism and some irregular corneas.
Scleral Contact Lenses
Scleral lenses are large-diameter lenses made from breathable gas permeable material. They vault over the cornea and create a smooth surface for clear vision, which can help eyes that standard contact lenses don’t fit, such as those with keratoconus or severe dry eye.
Ortho-k uses specially designed gas permeable lenses worn overnight to gently and temporarily reshape the cornea. You remove them in the morning, and many patients can enjoy clearer daytime vision without glasses or contact lenses, although results vary. For children and teens with myopia (nearsightedness), ortho-k may also be used to help slow its progression.
Contact lenses can be hard to navigate, especially if you’ve been told you’re “hard to fit” because of your eye shape, an eye condition or changes after surgery. Many people assume glasses are their only option, but specialty contact lenses may give you clearer, more comfortable vision.
At Northpoint Eye Studio, Dr. Adeleke fits hard-to-fit contact lenses for keratoconus, presbyopia, high astigmatism, irregular or post-surgical corneas and severe dry eye, as well as for people whose past contact lens fittings didn’t work out. Options like scleral and multifocal lenses may provide sharper vision and better comfort where traditional lenses haven’t.
Our goal is to give more patients the option of contact lenses when standard lenses don’t work. With a customized fitting and careful follow-up, we’ll help you find the right lens for clearer, more confident vision.
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