What are specialty contact lenses?

Specialty contacts are lenses that are designed for patients who have corneal conditions or other eye issues for which conventional contacts aren’t suitable. Since regular contact lenses sit directly on the surface of the eyes covering the cornea, it is imperative that they fit correctly and comfortably.

Can you wear contacts if you have keratoconus?

Contact Lenses for Keratoconus Standard Gas Permeable (GP) contact lenses and Scleral contact lenses are the treatment option of choice for keratoconus because they help contain the shape of the cornea to prevent further bulging of the cornea.

Can you wear soft lenses with keratoconus?

Many people still prefer soft contact lenses, due mostly to the fact that they are more comfortable initially. However, for keratoconus or other conditions characterized by irregularly shaped corneas, soft lenses will mold to the same irregular shape as the cornea, rendering them unsuitable for treatment.

How much do contact lenses for keratoconus cost?

The examination, measurements, fitting and materials for the treatment of keratoconus with contact lenses often run $2,000 to $4,000 per eye. However, this range can be high or low, depending on the severity of the disease and the type of contact lenses prescribed.

Does Lasik help with keratoconus?

LASIK and keratoconus Because keratoconus is a degenerative corneal disease that causes thinning of the cornea and leads to unpredictable and irregular changes in the shape of the front surface of the eye, LASIK generally is not recommended for anyone with keratoconus.

Does PRK fix keratoconus?

Cross-linking can halt the disease progression, intrastromal corneal ring segments can improve the corneal shape and hence the visual quality and reduce the refractive error, PRK can correct mild-moderate refractive error, and intraocular lenses can correct from low to high refractive error associated with keratoconus.