Post-LASIK Contacts
Options After Refractive Surgery
Searching for contacts after lasik? Specialty contact lenses can be life-changing for comfort and clarity in hard-to-fit eyes. We guide you through fitting, training, and follow-ups so the lenses feel right in real life.
- Specialty lens options for hard-to-fit eyes
- Step-by-step training and follow-up support
- Comfort and vision refined over time
Quick Summary
- Specialty lenses for patients experiencing vision issues after LASIK or other refractive surgery
- Options include scleral and custom rigid lenses that compensate for post-surgical corneal changes
- Comprehensive evaluation to determine the best lens solution for your eyes
- Kennesaw and East Cobb/Marietta — book online or call (770) 499-2020
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Why Specialty Lenses Help
LASIK and PRK reshape your cornea to correct vision, but the healing process sometimes creates subtle irregularities that glasses cannot fully correct. Standard soft contact lenses often fail because they simply drape over these uneven surfaces. Specialty lenses work differently: they vault over your cornea and create a smooth optical surface using a tear fluid layer, bypassing corneal irregularities entirely.
- • Sharper clarity than glasses, especially for higher-order aberrations that cause ghosting and halos
- • All-day comfort through built-in moisture reservoirs that benefit post-surgical dry eyes
- • Custom designs mapped to your specific corneal topography for optimal fit and vision
- • Stable correction that does not fluctuate with blinking like soft toric lenses
Specialty Lens Options
- Scleral lenses: Large-diameter rigid lenses that rest on the white of your eye and vault completely over the cornea. They provide the sharpest vision and best comfort for most post-LASIK patients, especially those with dry eyes.
- Hybrid lenses: Combine a rigid center for clear optics with a soft outer ring for comfort. A good option for patients who want GP-quality vision but prefer the feel of a soft lens edge.
- Rigid gas permeable lenses: Smaller rigid lenses that rest on the cornea. They work well for mild post-surgical irregularities and offer excellent oxygen transmission.
Related Specialty Services
Our specialty lens expertise extends beyond post-LASIK care. Whether you have keratoconus, severe dry eye, or other corneal conditions, we have solutions that can help.
Scleral Lenses
Our most popular specialty lens. Scleral lenses vault over your entire cornea, creating a tear-filled reservoir that masks surface irregularities and keeps your eyes hydrated all day.
Learn more →Keratoconus Contacts
Custom lens designs for the progressive corneal thinning and steepening of keratoconus. Similar fitting techniques apply to post-LASIK ectasia.
Learn more →Dry Eye Relief
Post-LASIK dry eye is common. Scleral lenses bathe your cornea in preservative-free saline throughout the day, which can improve comfort when drops alone are not enough.
Learn more →Details That Matter
A more helpful guide to Options After Refractive Surgery
Specialty contact lenses are designed for situations where standard contacts are not enough. The fit is more customized, and the results can be life-changing when comfort and clarity have been hard to achieve.
A specialty fitting starts with careful measurements and a discussion of your history. We then design a lens strategy that prioritizes stability, comfort, and vision. Follow-ups help us refine the fit until it performs the way it should.
Quick ways to get more value from your visit
- Plan for a detailed fitting process. Specialty lenses are customized to your eye shape.
- Expect follow-up visits as we refine comfort, vision, and lens performance.
- Bring any prior contact lens records or eye surgery history if available.
- Ask about care routines. Simple daily habits protect comfort and long-term lens success.
Two convenient locations in Kennesaw and East Cobb/Marietta. Call if you want help choosing the best appointment type.
Common questions
Clear answers help you move forward with confidence.
How is a specialty lens fitting different?
Specialty lenses are custom, so the fit is more precise and the process can take more than one visit. That extra time is what makes comfort and vision possible for complex needs.
Will the lenses feel comfortable?
Comfort is a major goal. It may take a short adaptation period, and we refine the fit based on how your eyes respond.
What if I have tried contacts before and failed?
That is common for irregular corneas. Specialty designs can be a different experience. We will talk through what you tried and what felt challenging before making recommendations.
How do I care for specialty lenses?
We train you on cleaning and safe wear. The routine can feel like a lot at first, but it becomes simple once you are used to it.
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Get Clear, Comfortable Vision
If your vision did not turn out as expected after LASIK, PRK, or SMILE, specialty contact lenses may be the answer. Schedule a comprehensive evaluation at our Kennesaw or East Cobb location to explore your options.
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