Do You Need a Specialty Contact Lens Exam?

If you’ve ever struggled with traditional contact lenses - whether due to discomfort, blurry vision, or difficulty achieving a proper fit - you may be an ideal candidate for a specialty contact lens exam. At Atlanta Eye Group, our optometrists take a tailored approach to contact lenses, offering advanced options designed for unique corneal shapes, complex prescriptions, and chronic eye conditions.

What Makes a Specialty Contact Lens Exam Different?

A specialty exam goes beyond a standard contact lens fitting. Instead of simply checking your prescription and selecting a common lens type, your eye doctor performs in-depth testing to evaluate the front surface of your eye and understand how lenses interact with your corneas and tear film.

A specialty contact lens exam may include:

• Detailed corneal measurements
• Corneal topography to map the curvature of your eye
• Tear film evaluation
• Assessment of corneal irregularities
• Trial lens application to test comfort and clarity

These additional steps ensure your lenses provide clear vision, stable fit, and all-day comfort.

Who Can Benefit From Specialty Contact Lenses?

Specialty lenses are designed for people whose eyes require more than standard soft contacts can provide. You may benefit if you have:

• Keratoconus or corneal ectasia: Irregular corneas often need custom-designed lenses, such as scleral or rigid gas permeable lenses.
• High astigmatism: If you’ve been told your astigmatism is “too high” for regular contacts, specialty toric or custom-made lenses can help.
• Dry eye syndrome: Some advanced lenses, especially scleral lenses, create a fluid reservoir that protects the eyes and reduces dryness.
• Post-surgical corneas: If you’ve had LASIK complications, corneal transplants, or other eye surgeries, specialty lenses can improve comfort and clarity.
• Presbyopia or multifocal needs: Custom multifocal lenses can offer sharper, more natural vision at all distances.
• Difficulty wearing contacts in the past: If lenses have always felt uncomfortable or unstable, a specialty exam can reveal the underlying issue.

Why Precision Matters for Specialty Lenses

With complex eye conditions or irregular corneal surfaces, accuracy is crucial. A specialty exam ensures your lenses:

• Provide sharper, more consistent vision
• Reduce irritation or lens movement
• Maintain corneal health
• Improve daily comfort
• Support long-term eye wellness

Skipping these detailed measurements can lead to poor fit, discomfort, and suboptimal vision.

Discover Your Specialty Contact Lens Options

If you’ve been told you’re “hard to fit” for contacts, struggle with dryness or blurry vision, or have a condition that affects your corneas, a specialty contact lens exam may be the key to achieving comfortable, clear vision. Our eye care team uses advanced diagnostic technology and custom lens options to help you see your best.

Contact Atlanta Eye Group to schedule your specialty contact lens exam and discover the difference personalized lenses can make in your vision. Visit our offices in Atlanta, Alpharetta, or Kennesaw, Georgia, or call (772) 272-9470 to book an appointment today.