If you have corneal transplants or corneal issues, conventional contact lenses cannot help you. According to the National Eye Institute, specialized contact lenses work in various ways to treat different corneal issues. The aim of these contact lenses is to provide visual clarity while tending to your symptoms. If your eye specialist tells you that you need specialty contact lenses for your corneal condition, here’s what you should know about each of them.
 

Soft Contacts

If you want lenses that are easy to apply and comfortable to wear, soft lenses are the ones for you. Soft contacts are made from a type of flexible plastic that is mixed with water. Its unique porous material allows oxygen to pass through the lens and into your cornea. This makes soft contacts healthier to wear as they correct astigmatism, hyperopia, and myopia.
 

Hard Lenses

You can also choose to wear hard contact lenses, which are known as rigid gas permeable contact lenses. These lenses are more flexible. They also allow more oxygen to reach your cornea as they maintain their shape on the surface of your eye. Since the 1970s, hard contact lenses have always been known to delay the progress of myopia in adults and young adults. They can also help correct astigmatism while providing crisp vision. Experts say that these lenses are easy to maintain, wear, and handle. They last longer because they’re durable as well.
 

Take note that you need to wear hard contacts consistently so you can get used to them. Practice care while wearing these lenses because they are susceptible to scratches and can dislodge easily.
 

Scleral Lenses

Scleral lenses are highly effective in treating corneal problems because they go over your cornea and rest on your sclera. They don’t touch your cornea directly. The space between the scleral lens and the cornea has preservative-free saline. This fluid lubricates and hydrates your eye. Most patients, who have irregularities in their corneas, find scleral lenses more comfortable to wear. Eye doctors use these lenses to treat dry eyes, post-corneal transplant complications, burn injuries, and Sjogren’s syndrome.
 

Ortho-K Lenses

Orthokeratology (Ortho-K) lenses change the shape of your corneal surface gradually and gently. You can have the proper vision the following day by wearing Ortho-K lenses while you sleep. After removing these lenses, you don’t have to wear eyeglasses or daytime contacts anymore. Ortho-K lenses allow you to have a crisp and clear vision as you go about your daytime activities. People who engage in sports or work in dusty workplaces find ortho-K contacts useful.
 

These specialty contact lenses can help you achieve a clear vision while treating your corneal problem. You should discuss these lenses with your doctor to determine which of them fits your daily needs. Here at Positive Eye Ons Optometry, we provide high-quality specialty lenses for every corneal problem. Feel free to walk through our clinic doors in Los Angeles, California, for a one-on-one consultation. You can also call us at 323-651-5646 if you want to schedule an appointment or ask questions about our specialty contact lenses.