Cornea and Contact Lens

In keratoconus and similar disorders, the cornea thins and bulges into a cone-like shape. Specialized contact lenses like scleral or RGP lenses help mask the irregularity, providing clear vision without surgery.

Improper lens hygiene or overwearing lenses can lead to serious infections like microbial keratitis. This can cause pain, redness, and vision loss. Early diagnosis and medical therapy are critical.

Following corneal surgeries, bandage contact lenses are used to promote healing and reduce discomfort. Customized lenses may be prescribed long-term in transplant or refractive surgery patients.

Vision may become unclear or shift throughout the day due to poor lens fit, dryness, or early signs of corneal swelling or infection.

Redness often signals irritation or inflammation. In more serious cases like keratitis, discharge may accompany pain and blurred vision.

A feeling like something is stuck in the eye may indicate a scratched cornea, poor lens hygiene, or an infection developing beneath the lens.

These are often signs of corneal surface irregularities or early edema (swelling), which can occur due to prolonged lens wear or low oxygen supply.

Difficulty keeping lenses in place or discomfort after short periods may point to corneal changes, dryness, or allergic reactions.

Sensitivity to bright light can arise from corneal inflammation or abrasions—often a result of poorly fitting or overused lenses.

Not cleaning or storing lenses properly can lead to bacterial, fungal, or parasitic infections—some of which can threaten vision.

Sleeping in lenses designed only for daytime use reduces oxygen to the cornea, increasing the risk of infection and corneal swelling.

Old or damaged lenses may not fit properly, scratch the cornea, or introduce pathogens, leading to irritation and long-term complications.

Lenses not correctly prescribed or used beyond recommended duration can cause mechanical damage, inflammation, or oxygen deprivation to the cornea.

These small, firm lenses offer sharp vision by creating a smooth refractive surface, especially beneficial for patients with irregular corneas, such as in keratoconus or post-LASIK ectasia.

Larger in diameter, these lenses vault over the entire cornea and rest on the white part of the eye (sclera). Ideal for severe dry eye, keratoconus, post-corneal transplant, or ocular surface diseases, they maintain a fluid reservoir that provides continuous hydration and optical clarity.

Designed with a rigid center for crisp vision and a soft skirt for comfort, hybrid lenses suit those with mild to moderate keratoconus who struggle with RGP discomfort but still need sharp correction.

These lenses address astigmatism (toric) and presbyopia (multifocal), giving patients the convenience of soft lenses with correction for multiple visual needs, including distance and near.