Contact lenses offer alternative vision correction for various types of eye conditions, including astigmatism and other corneal irregularities. Our eye doctor at Collins Eye Center provides hybrid contact lenses. Here is more information about hybrid contact lenses:
Structure of Hybrid Lenses
Hybrid contact lenses combine rigid gas-permeable and soft lens technology. Hybrid lenses have a rigid gas-permeable center. Rigid permeable lenses offer additional durability, and they are resistant to eye-produced deposits. This helps prevent buildups on the surface of the lens.
These lenses also have a soft outer skirt surrounding the harder center. Soft lenses are made out of hydrogels, a type of flexible plastic. The soft outer ring of the lens conforms to the shape of your eye.
Conditions Hybrid Lenses Treat
The cornea is the clear dome that covers the colored part of your eye. An irregularly shaped cornea can cause problems with refraction, as unusual eye shapes make it harder for light to focus properly on the retina. This may result in eye conditions that cause blurry vision. Myopia (nearsightedness) and hyperopia (farsightedness) are common types of refractive errors. Astigmatism is another refractive error that causes overall blurred vision.
Hybrid contact lenses are designed to help individuals with irregular corneas. They correct refractive errors and are beneficial for patients experiencing astigmatism. Rigid gas-permeable technology offers high-quality vision correction. The rigid gas-permeable center of the hybrid lenses provides you with sharper vision, reducing blurriness and allowing you to see clearly.
Other Benefits of Hybrid Lenses
The hard and soft lens technologies in hybrid contact lenses allow oxygen to pass through the lenses and travel to the eye, keeping the eye healthy. Soft plastic used for hybrid lenses also makes wearing these contacts more comfortable, especially for patients with scarred corneas. Comfortable lenses can make getting used to wearing contact lenses easier, creating a shorter adjustment period. Hybrid lenses also offer additional stability, allowing the lenses to stay on your eyes.
Process To Receive Hybrid Lenses
If you are experiencing symptoms such as headaches and blurry vision, visit a vision center for an eye exam. This allows an eye doctor to check the condition of your vision, diagnose eye conditions, and provide you with a lens prescription. The doctor can assess your ability to see up close and at a distance with near- and distance-vision testing. Collins Eye Center also uses retinoscopy to evaluate how your retinas reflect light.
If you are a candidate for corrective lenses, including hybrid lenses, the optometrist can perform a contact lens test to make sure the contacts will fit correctly. During the process, we may check your tear film to see if wearing lenses will be comfortable for you. We can also use corneal topography to find your lens size. This process includes measuring the size of your corneas and pupils and checking the curvature of your corneas.
When receiving your hybrid lenses, ask your provider for your lens replacement schedule. Use the appropriate contact lens solution to store your contacts in their case. Prevent the lenses from getting wet by removing them before showering or swimming. Only wear the lenses you have been prescribed. Visiting the doctor once a year also helps keep your prescription current.
Visit an Eye Doctor Today
Contact lenses function similarly to glasses but are nearly invisible and move with your eye, providing a more natural field of view. At Collins Eye Center, our eye doctor and team also offer glasses, multifocal lenses, and scleral lenses for vision correction. Contact us today to schedule an eye exam and determine if hybrid lenses are a good option for your vision.
