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Hard to Fit Contacts

If you're looking for an eye doctor in Columbia, SC who can help you with hard to fit contacts, you've come to the right place. Dr. Dorothy Park & Associates offers astigmatism contact lenses and is an expert in finding the best fit for your needs. If you're looking to stop wearing glasses, and you want to wear contact lenses instead, but astigmatism is getting in your way, we're here to help. Even if you've worked with an optometrist before, the eye professionals at our location can help you find what works.

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How Astigmatism Affects Contact Lens Wear

Astigmatism affects the curvature and shape of your eye. People who have astigmatism have a cornea that has more of a football shape than the basketball shape of a standard cornea. This change in shape generally causes blurry vision and requires correction. A lot of people assume they can't wear contact lenses because of the irregular shape of their cornea, but there are usually contact lens options that will fit even more severe cases where astigmatism is a large problem.

Do Levels of Astigmatism Matter?

The level (severity) of astigmatism can definitely matter when determining whether someone can wear contact lenses. If there's not much astigmatism, soft contacts or rigid gas-permeable lenses are usually an option. For people with a medium level of astigmatism, though, toric lenses may be more appropriate. These move around to compensate for the irregular shape and are lightly weighted at the edges to help them settle properly on the eye after movement.

Specialized Options, Such as Scleral Lenses

Scleral lenses may be an option for people who have severe levels of astigmatism. These lenses don't sit in the same place that most contact lenses do. Instead, they sit on the sclera, which is the white part of the eye. While they can take some getting used to, they can also be a great choice for anyone who wants to wear contacts but who's also dealing with astigmatism. By bypassing the cornea and sitting on the sclera, these lenses aren't affected by your astigmatism level.

Contact Us for Help Today

For help with hard to fit contacts in the Columbia, SC area, contact us at Dr. Dorothy Park & Associates today. We understand you may have worked with an optometrist before, but our eye professionals can help you find contact lenses that fit your needs. The right eye doctor in Columbia can make all the difference, even if you've been told you're not a good candidate for contact lenses in the past. We can work with you to find a contact lens that feels comfortable and gives you better vision. Call (803) 254-6306 today.

 

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