Eye Care Services
Specialty Contact Lenses in Vienna, VA
Patients who cannot achieve clear or comfortable vision with standard soft lenses may benefit from specialty contact lens designs, including scleral lenses and keratoconus-specific fittings.
Dr. Gooya Goudarzi, OD, MSc, has extensive experience fitting scleral lenses, gas-permeable (GP) lenses, hybrid lenses, and keratoconus-specific designs. Scleral lenses vault entirely over the cornea and rest on the sclera, making them highly effective for irregular corneas, dry eye, post-surgical complications, and corneal dystrophies.
Each specialty contact lens fitting is customized based on detailed corneal measurements. The fitting process takes longer than a standard contact lens fitting and typically involves multiple appointments to achieve the best vision and comfort outcome.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are specialty contact lenses?
Specialty contact lenses are rigid or semi-rigid designs used when standard soft lenses cannot provide clear or comfortable vision. They include scleral lenses, gas-permeable (GP) lenses, hybrid lenses, and designs specific to conditions like keratoconus.
Who is a good candidate for scleral lenses?
Scleral lenses are used for patients with irregular corneas, keratoconus, post-surgical corneal changes, severe dry eye, or corneal dystrophies. They vault entirely over the cornea and rest on the sclera, creating a smooth, liquid-filled layer in front of the eye for clearer, more comfortable vision.
How does a specialty contact lens fitting work?
Specialty contact lens fittings involve detailed corneal measurements and typically require trying several lens designs across multiple appointments. Dr. Goudarzi customizes each fitting based on corneal topography and the patient's specific visual needs. Follow-up visits are part of the process.
Schedule a Specialty Lens Evaluation
Metro Eyes Vision Care — 260 Maple Ave E, Vienna, VA. Call to discuss your contact lens needs.