Hard to Fit Contacts vs Regular Contacts

Getting contacts isn’t easy for everyone. There are many different eye conditions that can make wearing regular contacts difficult or even impossible. That doesn’t mean these people can’t wear contacts. They just need additional help from an eye doctor.

Common problems that cause a need for hard-to-fit contacts include chronic dry eye conditions, keratoconus, a number of post-surgery situations like LASIK recovery, astigmatism, presbyopia and corneal scarring.

Approaches and Treatments from an Optometrist

When the eyes flare up with irritation and itchiness because of contact lens use, adjustments can be made to address the situation. The fastest, most effective solution to wearing contacts comfortably with dry eyes is a two-fold approach of increasing eye moisture delivery with eye drops as well as using rigid gas-permeable contacts. Gas-permeable contacts work very well for these situations and can increase the comfort factor of wearing contacts tremendously. 

With a structural condition like an astigmatism, specialized contact lenses may be needed to compensate for the shape or deviation from average eye fittings. Toric contact lenses are often used for these scenarios. 

For eyes that are prone to irritation or infection, daily disposable contact lenses reduce buildup of bacteria and protein, allowing a wearer to enjoy contact lenses without worrying about protein deposits on re-used contacts.

Getting Help Locally for Your Eyes with Hard to Fit Contacts

If you’re struggling with one of the above conditions or you’re afraid to consider contact lenses because of what you’ve heard from someone else with a similar situation, it’s time to give us a call at Maple Ridge Eye Care. Our optometry team can help you right from the start with a full evaluation. There is no reason why everyone can’t enjoy contact lenses. They just need to be matched with the right product.