“Hard-to-Fit” Doesn’t Mean “No Options”
Even with challenging eye conditions, our optometrists find solutions where others can’t:
- Astigmatism
- Dry eyes
- Post-surgical corneas
- Irregular prescriptions
- Custom specialty lenses
- Hybrid contact technology
- Scleral lens fittings
- Dry eye management plans
Don’t assume contacts aren’t for you – let our experts prove otherwise!
At Austin Optics, we understand that not all eyes are the same—and some conditions can make contact lens wear more difficult. If you’ve been told you’re “hard to fit” for contacts, you’re not alone. With today’s advanced lens technology, we can help patients with a variety of vision conditions enjoy the comfort and clarity of customized contact lenses.
Several eye conditions can interfere with the comfort, stability, or effectiveness of traditional contact lenses:
Astigmatism occurs when the cornea has an irregular, oval shape, leading to distorted or blurred vision. Standard soft lenses often don’t sit properly on astigmatic eyes, making specialized lenses necessary.
Dry eye syndrome causes discomfort, redness, burning, and blurry vision. Contacts can worsen these symptoms by reducing the eye’s ability to stay lubricated, making customized or moisture-retaining lenses essential.
GPC is an inflammatory reaction on the inside of the eyelid, often caused by protein buildup on contact lenses. It leads to itchiness, discomfort, and intolerance to lens wear over time.
Keratoconus is a progressive condition where the cornea thins and bulges into a cone shape, distorting vision. This makes standard contact lenses ineffective and uncomfortable.
As we age, the eye loses its ability to focus on nearby objects—a condition known as presbyopia. It typically affects people over 40 and makes it difficult to read or use digital devices without specialized lenses.
The good news is that custom-fitted contact lenses can address all of the above conditions. At Austin Optics, our experienced optometrist will carefully evaluate your eye health and vision needs to recommend the right lens type for you.
Toric contact lenses are designed to fit the unique shape of astigmatic eyes. These lenses must remain stable on the eye and are often custom-made to ensure proper alignment. While they may take longer to fit and cost more than standard lenses, the vision clarity they offer is worth it.
- Gas Permeable Lenses are ideal for GPC and Keratoconus. These lenses resist protein deposits and maintain a more rigid structure, helping improve visual acuity and comfort.
- Scleral Lenses, which vault over the cornea and rest on the white of the eye (sclera), are often used for severe keratoconus or extreme dry eyes. They provide excellent moisture retention and vision correction.
- Multifocal and bifocal lenses allow for both near and distance vision correction in a single lens.
- Monovision lenses correct one eye for distance and the other for near vision, offering a practical solution for many presbyopia patients.
Get Fitted for Specialty Contact Lenses in Forest Hills, NY
If you’ve struggled with contact lens discomfort or been told you’re not a good candidate, we can help. Austin Optics specializes in fitting hard-to-fit eyes with today’s most advanced contact lens technology.
Hard to Fit Contacts
Contact lenses are not an easy solution for every person suffering with vision problems. Some eye conditions make wearing contacts a difficult proposition. However, it does not rule out wearing contact lenses altogether. It just means patients need to discuss options with their eye care provider and obtain specialized hard to fit contacts for their specific vision problems.
Reasons for Hard to Fit Contacts
Astigmatism develops when the front of the eye curves into an or oval shape. It causes blurred vision and can be difficult to correct because regular contacts cannot account for the non-round shape.
When eyes become excessively dry, it leads to irritation, burning, redness and blurred vision. Contact lenses can exacerbate these conditions by making it feel like a foreign object is stuck in your eye.
This form of conjunctivitis is caused by inflammation on the inner surface of the eyelid. Protein buildup on contact lenses can make this condition worse.
This is an uncommon condition that causes major discomfort when wearing contacts. Keratoconus happens when the cornea becomes thinner and allows the eye to bulge forward. The bulge forms into a cone shape.
Eyes tend to have a tougher time focusing on close objects as they age. This condition is known as presbyopia. It typically affects people aged 40 or older.
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