Specialty Contact Lenses
Struggling with keratoconus or poor vision after LASIK or RK (radial keratotomy)? Are you suffering with poor vision in glasses or soft contact lenses and have been told nothing else can be done? Specialty contact lenses may be the answer you have been searching for.
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What types of specialty contact lenses do we fit?
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Dr. Rebarchik fits a wide array of specialty contact lenses. He is residency trained in specialty contact lenses and loves challenging and interesting cases. Dr. Rebarchik fits everything from custom soft contact lenses, corneal gas permeable contact lenses, and scleral lenses. These lenses are used for a variety of indications including:
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What are
gas permeable contact lenses? |
Gas permeable contact lenses are oxygen permeable lenses used to correct a variety of vision problems. In contrast to soft contact lenses, gas permeable contact lenses do not flex or fold when handled. They are commonly still referred to as hard contact lenses, or rigid contact lenses, although that name is no longer appropriate. They can be used to correct normal vision problems such as nearsightedness (myopia), farsightedness (hyperopia), astigmatism, and presbyopia. Gas permeable contact lenses are used in all orthokeratology lenses. They can also be used to correct vision in more complex corneal diseases such as keratoconus.
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What are
scleral lenses? |
Scleral lenses are large diameter gas permeable lenses designed to vault above the sensitive cornea. The lens rests on the white part of the eye, the sclera, which is much more durable and less sensitive than the cornea. This allows Dr. Rebarchik to provide patients with both excellent vision and comfort. These lenses are particularly useful for patients with keratoconus or other corneal irregularities from radial keratotomy (RK) surgery and LASIK. Scleral lenses are also very helpful for patients with significant dry eye. Multifocal optics can be incorporated into scleral lenses to provide excellent, stable vision at all distances. Visit the Scleral Lens Education Society website to learn more about the fantastic benefits of scleral lenses.
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What conditions does do we fit with specialty contact lenses?
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What is involved in a specialty contact lens fitting?
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In many cases, your specialty contact lens fitting will be individualized to your specific case. All patients first undergo a comprehensive exam with Dr. Rebarchik which allows him to go over your history, evaluate your eyes, perform corneal topography, and discuss which contact lens option he feels is best for you. In many cases you will return on a separate visit for trial lens fitting. During this process Dr. Rebarchik will fit trial lenses onto your eyes and evaluate the fit. Once an acceptable fit has been achieved, he will then determine the appropriate prescription for each lens and order them for you. Once the lenses arrive, you will be scheduled for training on how to insert and remove your lenses, and how to clean and care for them. After completing your training you will be sent home with your lenses and scheduled for a follow-up visit. Future follow-up visits are determined on a case by case basis.
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Why so many visits? |
Remember, these specialty contact lenses are often used to fit eyes with significant corneal disease. Each lens is custom designed for the specific demands of your eye. Improperly fit contact lenses can lead to significant complications. Frequent follow-up visits are essential to your success in specialty contact lenses.
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Office Hours:
Monday/Wednesday/Thursday/Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 7:00pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 7:00pm