High Astigmatism

Clearer Vision for Complex Astigmatism

Understanding High & Irregular Astigmatism

High and irregular astigmatism happens when the cornea has an uneven shape that affects how light enters the eye. This can lead to blurred vision, glare, ghosting, and difficulty seeing clearly at night, even with glasses or soft contact lenses.

Benefits of Scleral Lenses for High Astigmatism

Scleral lenses are designed to give patients with complex astigmatism a more comfortable and natural visual experience throughout the day. Many patients notice vision that feels more effortless for reading, driving, screen time, and other everyday activities that previously felt frustrating or inconsistent

How Contact Lens Institute of Kansas Can Help

If you’ve been told you’re “hard to fit” or have struggled to find comfortable, clear vision with contacts, finding the right solution can make all the difference. Dr.Letourneau works closely with patients who have complex vision needs to create personalized specialty lenses that fit comfortably and help you see your best.

How Specialty Lenses Improve Vision & Comfort

Your eyes are unique, and your contact lenses should be too. Specialty scleral lenses are designed for patients whose eyes need a more personalized approach, helping improve visual clarity while reducing glare, distortion, and fluctuating vision.

Using detailed corneal mapping technology,

Dr. Letourneau carefully designs lenses around the unique shape of your eyes so your vision feels more comfortable, clear, and reliable throughout the day.

Specialty Contact Lens Options for Complex Astigmatism

Scleral Lenses

Vault over the irregular cornea to provide sharper vision, improved stability, and all-day comfort for complex astigmatism.

Custom Soft Lenses

Provide better vision correction and comfort for patients with higher amounts of astigmatism than standard soft lenses can correct.

Hybrid Lenses

Combine crisp, stable vision with soft lens comfort for patients who need clearer vision without sacrificing comfort.

Rigid Gas Permeable Lenses

Create a more regular front surface over the eye to improve vision affected by uneven corneal shape.

EyePrintPRO / EyeFitPRO

Offer a highly customized fit for patients with severe corneal irregularity or eyes that have struggled with traditional lens designs

Wavefront-Guided Designs

Advanced lens technology designed to fine-tune vision and reduce glare, halos, and night vision disturbances.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why Is My Vision Still Blurry with Glasses or Soft Contacts?

If you have high or irregular astigmatism, glasses and standard soft contacts may not fully sharpen your vision. Many patients still experience shadowing, distortion, fluctuating vision, or trouble seeing clearly at night because the cornea has an uneven shape that requires more customized correction.

What Are the Best Contacts for High Astigmatism?

The best contact lenses are the ones designed specifically for your eyes and the way you live your day to day life. Dr. Letourneau takes the time to understand your vision challenges, comfort needs, and goals so you can experience clearer, more consistent vision that feels comfortable and natural throughout the day.

Are Scleral Lenses Comfortable for Daily Wear?

Most patients are surprised by how comfortable scleral lenses feel. Because they rest on the white part of the eye instead of the sensitive cornea, they often provide excellent comfort along with more stable vision during everyday activities.

Can Scleral Lenses Correct High Astigmatism?

Yes. Scleral lenses are one of the most effective options for many patients with high or irregular astigmatism. They help create a more even visual surface over the eye, which can improve sharpness, enhance visual quality, and provide clearer, more reliable vision.

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