Specialty Contact Lenses
From scleral lenses for keratoconus to overnight vision correction with Ortho-K, James Tracey Eye Care offers advanced solutions for complex vision needs.
When Standard Lenses Just Don’t Cut It
Not every eye is a candidate for standard contact lenses. That’s where specialty lenses come in. At James Tracey Eye Care, we use advanced diagnostic tools and expert fittings to provide comfortable, clear vision even for patients with irregular corneas, extreme dryness, or post-surgical eyes.
Scleral Contact Lenses: A Breakthrough for Irregular Corneas
Scleral lenses are larger-diameter gas-permeable lenses that vault over the cornea and rest on the sclera (white part of the eye), creating a fluid reservoir that hydrates and protects the surface.
They are ideal for patients who experience:
Keratoconus Management with Specialty Fits
Keratoconus is a progressive thinning and bulging of the cornea that causes blurred and distorted vision. Unfortunately, standard glasses or contacts may no longer be effective as the condition advances.
We fit custom scleral lenses for keratoconus. These lenses provide a smooth optical surface and protect the cornea from further damage.
Our keratoconus fitting process includes:
High-Resolution Mapping and Diagnostics
We begin with detailed corneal topography and, when needed, scleral mapping. These diagnostics allow us to fully understand the shape and thickness of your cornea, essential for designing a precise, comfortable fit.
Lens Evaluation and Real-Time Adjustment
After imaging, we fit a trial lens and assess both comfort and vision while you wear it. We make adjustments in real time to ensure your lenses are performing as they should, before we move forward with a final design.
Long-Term Monitoring and Lens Optimization
Keratoconus changes over time, and so should your lenses. We monitor your corneal stability at each visit and optimize your lenses as needed to maintain clarity, comfort, and long-term corneal protection.
Who Should Consider Specialty Contact Lenses?
You may be a candidate if you:
- Have been told you’re "hard to fit"
- Experience discomfort or poor vision with soft contacts
- Have corneal scarring, thinning, or irregularity
- Suffer from moderate to severe dry eye
- Have had previous eye surgery
Ortho-K: Non-Surgical Vision Correction
Ortho-K may be an option for patients looking to reduce dependence on daytime eyewear. These specially designed gas-permeable lenses are worn overnight to gently reshape the cornea, providing clear vision during the day.
These specialized contact lenses have been clinically shown to slow the progression of myopia (nearsightedness) in kids and teens. Ask our team if Ortho-K is right for you or your child.
Book Your Specialty Lens Fitting in Any of Our 4 Locations
We offer scleral lens and keratoconus evaluations at our locations in Wyckoff, Midland Park, Woodcliff Lake, and Manhattan. Get the care your eyes need, schedule your specialty lens consult at James Tracey Eye Care.