Specialty Contact Lenses
At Lakeview Vision, we provide advanced specialty contact lenses for patients whose vision or comfort needs go beyond what standard soft lenses can offer. This includes Scleral, Orthokeratology (Ortho-K) and Specialty Rigid Gas Permeable (RGP) lenses.
Each lens type is carefully fit using corneal mapping technology, which takes thousands of data points to create a highly detailed map of your eye. This ensures your lenses are tailored to your exact eye shape, prescription, and lifestyle for maximum comfort and performance.
Specialty lens fittings require more than a standard contact lens exam. We combine: advanced corneal mapping for precision lens design, customized fittings tailored to your eye health, prescription, and comfort needs, and ongoing follow-up care to ensure long-term success and safety.
Types of Lenses
Scleral Lenses
Scleral lenses are larger in diameter than traditional contact lenses and rest on the white part of the eye (the sclera), vaulting completely over the cornea. This design creates a liquid reservoir between the lens and the eye, which smooths out corneal irregularities and provides continuous hydration. Patients often find scleral lenses more comfortable than other rigid lenses because the lens doesn’t touch the corneal surface.
Who benefits most from Scleral Lenses:
- High prescriptions or complex prescriptions – When soft lenses or glasses cannot fully correct vision.
- Keratoconus and irregular corneas – Provides stable, clear vision even in advanced cases.
- Severe dry eye disease – The liquid reservoir acts as a protective barrier, offering relief to patients with conditions like Sjögren’s syndrome or ocular surface disease.
- Post-surgical corneas – Beneficial for patients who have had corneal transplants, refractive surgery complications, or scarring.
- Patients with lens intolerance – For those who have struggled with discomfort in traditional soft or RGP lenses.
Ortho-K
Orthokeratology, or Ortho-K, uses custom-designed contact lenses that are worn overnight to gently reshape the front surface of the eye (the cornea). By morning, the lenses are removed, and most patients can see clearly throughout the day without needing glasses or contact lenses.
Who benefits most from Ortho-K:
- Children and teens with myopia (nearsightedness): Ortho-K is one of the most effective options for myopia control, helping to slow down how quickly a child’s prescription increases.
- Adults with active lifestyles: Ortho-K offers lens free days for adults.
- Patients looking for flexibility: Since the effect is reversible, Ortho-K offers clear vision without permanent change, making it a safe option for a wide range of patients.
Specialty RGP Designs
Specialty RGP (Rigid Gas Permeable) lenses are smaller, firm lenses that rest directly on the cornea and deliver exceptionally crisp vision. Because they hold their shape, they correct vision more precisely than many soft lenses. These lenses can be customized into different designs, such as multifocal RGPs for patients who want both distance and near vision in one lens, KBA keratoconic designs for those with keratoconus or highly irregular corneas, and aspheric designs for enhanced optics and stability.
Who benefits from specialty RGP lenses:
- Patients requiring the sharpest possible vision
- Individuals with astigmatism or corneal irregularities
- Those with presbyopia, who may benefit from multifocal options
- Patients seeking a durable and long-lasting solution