Specialty Contact Lenses in Houston

Contact lenses on a white surface

If your current contact lenses are not working well for you, a fitting assessment can help you discuss the problem. You may have questions about how the lenses feel, how clearly you see, or what you should discuss with the doctor.

At Unique Eye Care and Optical, you can request an assessment and explain the difficulties you have with your current lenses. Dr. Inna Gaston performs all specialty lens fittings herself, sometimes with help from her specialty lens representative.

What does "specialty contact lens" mean?

These descriptions explain general lens categories. Contact the office to confirm which fitting services are currently available.

Contact lenses come in different designs and materials. Some categories you may hear about include:

  • Rigid gas-permeable lenses are firm contact lenses.
  • Hybrid lenses have a firm center and a soft outer ring.
  • Scleral lenses rest on the white part of the eye and arch over the cornea, the clear front surface of the eye.

Explore our existing articles: specialty contact lenses, scleral lenses, and Keratoconus and Your Treatment Options.

Prepare for your assessment

Be ready to describe what is not working with your current lenses. Explain when a difficulty occurs and how it affects wearing your lenses. Mention previous eye treatment and questions you want to discuss. Ask the office what to bring to the visit.

Trial lenses can help an eye care professional assess fit and vision.

Discuss lens care and follow-up

Follow the care and wearing instructions for your specific lenses. Rigid and scleral lenses need regular follow-up. Ask your doctor what follow-up your lenses need.