Specialty contact lenses are fitted with a careful, medical approach to support patients with irregular corneas, significant dry eye, keratoconus, post-surgical changes, and other complex visual needs.
Specialty Contact Lenses in Colorado Springs
Our Bettner Vision Optometrists Reccomend Specialty Lenses
We often recommend specialty lenses for patients with keratoconus, corneal scarring, irregular astigmatism, post-LASIK or post-transplant changes, and certain forms of severe dry eye. Each fitting begins with a detailed evaluation of your eye health, visual demands, and history to determine the design that best supports your comfort and long-term clarity.
Scleral Contact Lenses
Scleral lenses are larger-diameter gas-permeable lenses that rest on the white part of the eye rather than the cornea. By vaulting over the cornea and creating a fluid reservoir beneath the lens, they can improve comfort and reduce irregularities on the corneal surface.
These lenses are often used for keratoconus, post-surgical corneas, and significant surface irregularity or dryness. For patients searching for scleral lenses near me, Bettner Vision provides a structured fitting process that includes precise measurements, trial lenses, and follow-up visits to fine-tune clarity and comfort.
Rigid Gas-Permeable & Other Specialty Designs
For some patients, smaller rigid gas-permeable (RGP) lenses or hybrid designs may offer the most stable vision. These lenses can provide crisp clarity for certain forms of irregular astigmatism or when soft lenses do not deliver the consistency needed for reading, driving, or detailed work.
We also fit custom soft lenses for high prescriptions or unique corneal shapes when appropriate. Lens selection is based on corneal mapping, lifestyle demands, and how your eyes respond during trial lens wear.
We Stock Specialty Lenses for Dry Eye & Myopia Management
For patients with moderate to severe dry eye, specific specialty lenses, especially scleral designs, can create a smooth, hydrated surface that improves comfort throughout the day. These lenses may also support clearer vision when standard contacts fall short, including patients who require nearsighted contact lenses but struggle with dryness or inconsistent clarity in traditional designs.
Specialty lenses also play a role in myopia control for children and teens with progressing prescriptions. These nearsighted contacts are selected based on corneal shape, visual demands, and how your eyes perform during trial lens wear.
Find Out if Specialty Contact Lenses Are Right for You
If you think specialty lenses might be appropriate for you, Bettner Vision can evaluate your eyes and outline the available options, including the fitting process, timeline, and costs.