For many people, contact lenses slip onto the eye as effortlessly as a well-worn jacket. But for others, the process feels more like trying to tailor something to a shape that refuses to follow standard measurements. At Kopolow & Girisgen, Doctors of Optometry, we specialize in evaluating these unique visual needs through a comprehensive contact lens exam and fitting in Las Vegas.

 

What Does “Hard to Fit” Actually Mean?

Eyes are wonderfully individual - curves, corneal health, tear chemistry, and overall ocular structure can vary dramatically. When one of these factors falls outside the design parameters of standard contact lenses, achieving a good fit can become more challenging. A “hard-to-fit” eye simply needs more customization, more precision, and in many cases, specialty contact lenses in Las Vegas designed for comfort, stability, and clarity.

Astigmatism

Astigmatism occurs when the cornea or lens has an uneven shape, bending light imperfectly. Standard spherical contacts can’t correct this distortion effectively. Toric lenses or custom-designed specialty lenses provide stability and proper alignment for clear vision.

 

Keratoconus or Irregular Corneas

Keratoconus thins and bulges the cornea into a cone-like shape, while other irregularities may develop after surgery, injury, or infection. These conditions impact how lenses rest on the eye. Scleral lenses, rigid gas permeable lenses, and hybrid lenses offer exceptional stability and vision quality.

 

Dry Eye Disease

Dry, irritated eyes make contacts feel uncomfortable or impossible to wear for long periods.
Specialty lenses such as scleral lenses create a reservoir of fluid that keeps the eye hydrated throughout the day.

 

Presbyopia

As we age, the eye begins to struggle with focusing up close. Traditional single-vision contacts don't correct all distances clearly for presbyopic eyes. Multifocal contact lenses or monovision setups can restore functional near and distance vision.

 

Post-Surgical Eyes

Procedures like LASIK, PRK, or cataract surgery can change corneal shape and optical needs, making the eye difficult to fit with standard lenses. Custom lenses can smooth out irregularities and provide sharp vision where glasses and standard contacts fall short.

 

How a Proper Contact Lens Exam Helps

A routine eye exam is helpful - but a contact lens exam and fitting in Las Vegas is far more detailed when eyes are hard to fit.

Your optometrist may perform:

•          Corneal topography to map every curve

•          Tear film evaluation

•          Anterior eye measurements

•          Trial lens assessments

•          Specialty lens fittings as needed

This deeper look allows us to select lenses that work with your eye’s shape. We offer advanced solutions designed specifically for hard-to-fit eyes.

 

Explore Comfortable, Customized Vision Solutions Today

Some eyes require extra care, custom measurements, and advanced lens technologies to achieve clear and comfortable vision. Being “hard to fit” doesn’t mean you can’t wear contacts - it simply means you need the right provider and the right lenses.

Schedule your contact lens exam and fitting at Kopolow & Girisgen, Doctors of Optometry and discover whether specialty contact lenses are right for you. Text GLASSES to 21000, call us at (702) 452-2020, or book an appointment online Here.