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Specialty Contact Lenses for Unique Eye Needs in Atlanta


Finding the perfect pair of contact lenses can be challenging, especially for people with unique eye shapes or specific needs that make wearing regular contact lenses tricky. Luckily, Reflections Eyecare is up for the challenge, providing hard-to-fit patients with contact lenses that offer exceptional comfort and clarity.

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'Hard-to-Fit' Eyes? No Problem! Enjoy A Custom Fit with Specialty Lenses


Being labeled as "hard-to-fit" means your eyes have unique characteristics that make finding the right contact lenses more difficult than usual. However, that doesn't mean you can't enjoy the freedom of contact lenses. Our expert eye doctor will work closely with you to find the perfect match for your condition.

You might be a hard-to-fit patient if you have the following:

  • Dry eye
  • Astigmatism
  • Giant Papillary Conjunctivitis (GPC)
  • Keratoconus
  • Pellucid Marginal Degeneration
  • Post-LASIK or other refractive surgery
  • Presbyopia (reduced near vision, common in individuals aged 40 and over).
  • Corneal scarring
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Managing Dry Eye with Contact Lenses


Even for those without chronic dry eye syndrome, standard contact lenses can be quite drying, leading to discomfort and irritation during the day. Thankfully, the contact lens industry has responded to this common issue with innovative solutions designed to enhance wearer comfort. This includes specialty contact lenses made from advanced materials that retain moisture for longer, like gas-permeable contacts.

Your eye doctor may also suggest modified wearing schedules and more frequent contact lens replacements to enhance comfort and alleviate symptoms.

Toric Lenses for Astigmatism


Toric lenses are contact lenses that correct astigmatism, a condition where the eye's curvature causes blurred vision. Traditional contact lenses can struggle to fit correctly on the irregularly shaped cornea of an astigmatic eye, but toric lenses overcome this challenge with their unique design. They have different powers in different parts of the lens to precisely correct how light enters the eye, ensuring clear and focused vision.

Additionally, those with astigmatism can wear gas-permeable lenses, offering another option for clear vision.

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Bifocal and Multifocal Contact Lenses
for Presbyopia


If you're over 40 and finding it harder to read up close, you're not alone. This common condition, called presbyopia, affects many people as they age. Reading glasses commonly correct it, but unfortunately, they only correct nearby vision, meaning you might switch between different glasses for different tasks.

The solution is bifocal or multifocal contacts, which let you see clearly at all distances. Another option is monovision contacts, where one lens helps you see things far away, and the other helps with reading up close, allowing your brain to seamlessly choose the right focus for every situation.

Rigid Gas-Permeable (RGP) Lenses for Specific Needs


Rigid gas-permeable (RGP) lenses offer an excellent solution for various hard-to-fit cases. They provide clear vision and allow your eyes to breathe while minimizing the risk of infection due to protein deposits, which is common with soft lenses. RGPs also retain moisture under the lens to combat dryness.

Giant Papillary Conjunctivitis (GPC) and Contact Lenses
GPC can cause inner eyelid swelling, often due to protein deposits on contact lenses. To address this, we may recommend daily disposable or RGP lenses, which are less prone to protein buildup. We may also recommend medicated eye drops and a temporary break from contact lenses.

Keratoconus and RGPs
Keratoconus is a condition where the cornea thins and bulges forward, affecting vision. Traditional contact lenses may not provide adequate comfort, but RGPs are ideal for mild, moderate, and severe cases. These lenses can slow down the progression of keratoconus and improve vision.

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