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Prosthetic Contact Lenses in Fort Worth

Altig Optical specializes in providing prosthetic contact lenses to help patients with unique visual or cosmetic needs. Whether you’re dealing with an eye injury, irregular corneas, or a condition that affects your eye’s appearance, prosthetic contact lenses can improve both function and aesthetics. Our experienced eye doctors are here to guide you through personalized solutions designed to enhance your vision and confidence.

What are Prosthetic Contact Lenses?

Prosthetic contact lenses are custom-designed lenses created to address specific medical or cosmetic concerns. These lenses can:

Mask irregularities caused by injury, scarring, or conditions like aniridia or coloboma.
Improve vision by compensating for light sensitivity or irregular corneas.
Enhance cosmetic appearance for individuals with noticeable differences in eye color or pupil shape.

Each lens is meticulously crafted to match the unique color and pattern of your eye, ensuring a natural look and optimal functionality.

Benefits of Prosthetic Contact Lenses

There are many benefits to wearing prosthetic contact lenses.

Provides cosmetic enhancement

Patients seeking soft prosthetic contact lenses are frequently interested in their cosmetic advantages. When they are fitted with the correct prosthetic lenses, their scars, disfigurements or congenital deformities can appear considerably less obvious.

Natural-looking

Prosthetic and aesthetic soft lenses are designed to look as natural as possible. At The Scleral Lens and Keratoconus Center at Altig Optical, we use a variety of techniques, ranging from translucent tinting to unique hand-painting, to make lenses that closely resemble the appearance, shape, size, color, and patterning of your natural eyes.

Boosts confidence

These lenses can boost a patient’s confidence and self-esteem. Eye injuries or deformities can have an impact on how patients feel, especially when interacting with others. Patients who wear cosmetic lenses that resemble the appearance of a natural eye tend to feel more at ease.

Helps with excessive light sensitivity

Photophobia, or light sensitivity, is a common side effect of many eye injuries. An eye injury can limit the eye's capacity to filter light correctly. When the pupil is injured or altered, it can cause excessive pupil dilation or irregular pupil opening. Soft prosthetic lenses can help with light sensitivity by simulating a more natural pupil size and dilation.

Address problems with double vision

Double vision can also occur as a result of ocular trauma, either permanently or temporarily during recovery. Wearing an eye patch is one solution, but it has long-term implications for vision development and recovery, and it is neither the most pleasant nor the most unobtrusive option. Occluder prosthetic lenses can be created to have a black pupil that blocks light from one eye, preventing double vision.

Who Can Benefit from Prosthetic Contact Lenses?

Prosthetic lenses are ideal for patients experiencing:

Corneal Scars: From injuries, surgeries, or infections.
Light Sensitivity: Often caused by conditions like albinism or aniridia.
Irregular Pupils: Due to trauma, congenital issues, or surgical procedures.
Cosmetic Concerns: Related to noticeable eye conditions that affect self-confidence.

If you’ve struggled to find a solution for these issues, prosthetic contact lenses may provide the relief and enhancement you need.

The Custom Fitting Process

We make sure that every patient receives the most precise and comfortable fit for their prosthetic lenses. The process includes:

Comprehensive Eye Examination: Our Fort Worth eye doctors assess your eye health and discuss your specific needs.
Custom Lens Design: We use advanced imaging and measurements to create a lens tailored to your eye’s size, shape, and unique appearance.
Fitting and Adjustment: After your lens is crafted, we ensure it fits comfortably and provides the desired results.