How Custom Contact Lenses Improve Vision for Complex Eye Conditions

How Custom Contact Lenses Improve Vision for Complex Eye Conditions Not all vision problems can be corrected with glasses or standard soft contact lenses. Many patients struggle with blurry vision, glare, ghosting, or discomfort even after updating their prescription. These issues are often caused by complex eye conditions that affect the shape or surface of […]

Why Contacts Keep Falling Out or Feeling Loose

Where to Get Specialty Contact Lenses After LASIK in Raleigh Contact lenses are designed to sit securely on the eye, providing stable vision and comfort throughout the day. When contacts start slipping, shifting, or even falling out, it can be frustrating and disruptive — especially during blinking, sports, or long hours of wear.   Loose […]

Where to Get Specialty Contact Lenses After LASIK in Raleigh

Where to Get Specialty Contact Lenses After LASIK in Raleigh LASIK surgery has helped millions reduce their dependence on glasses and contact lenses. However, some patients continue to experience visual challenges even after a technically successful procedure. Blurry vision, glare at night, fluctuating focus, and dryness are common concerns that can persist months or even […]

GP Lenses vs Scleral Lenses – A Comparison

GP Lenses vs Scleral Lenses – A Comparison Choosing the right specialty contact lens can significantly impact comfort, vision clarity, and long-term eye health. For patients with irregular corneas, keratoconus, or contact lens intolerance, two common options are gas permeable (GP) lenses and scleral lenses.   While both are designed to improve vision beyond what […]

What Is the Best Age to Start Myopia Control for Children?

What Is the Best Age to Start Myopia Control for Children? Myopia, commonly known as nearsightedness, is becoming increasingly common in children. Many parents are surprised to learn that myopia is not just a prescription issue — it is a progressive eye condition that can worsen year after year if left unmanaged.   Understanding when […]

Can Custom Contacts Help With Halos and Glare After Eye Surgery?

Can Custom Contacts Help With Halos and Glare After Eye Surgery? Halos, glare, and starbursts are common visual complaints after eye surgery. Many patients notice these symptoms most at night, while driving, or in low-light environments. Even when vision tests show good results, visual quality may still feel compromised.   Fortunately, custom contact lenses can […]

Can I Wear Contacts If I Have Really Bad Dry Eye?

Can I Wear Contacts If I Have Really Bad Dry Eye? Severe dry eye can make everyday activities uncomfortable — and wearing contact lenses may seem impossible. Burning, redness, blurry vision, and irritation often worsen as the day goes on, leading many people to believe they must permanently switch back to glasses.   The good […]

Fixing Blurry or Ghosted Vision From Keratoconus Without Surgery

Fixing Blurry or Ghosted Vision From Keratoconus Without Surgery Keratoconus can cause severe distortion of vision — not just blur, but ghosting, starbursts, glare, halos at night, and double images. While many patients think they will eventually need corneal surgery or transplant, modern optics and custom contact technologies now allow clear, stable, and comfortable vision […]

Are There Contact Lenses That Actually Help With Dry Eyes?

Are There Contact Lenses That Actually Help With Dry Eyes? Dry eye symptoms are one of the most common reasons patients struggle with contact lens wear. Many wearers experience burning, redness, fluctuating vision, and discomfort — especially toward the end of the day. At Raleigh Contact Lens, we specialize in advanced contact lens technologies designed […]

Custom Contact Lenses for Irregular Astigmatism: What You Need to Know

Custom Contact Lenses for Irregular Astigmatism: What You Need to Know Irregular astigmatism occurs when the cornea’s curvature is uneven in multiple directions, making it difficult for glasses or standard soft contact lenses to correct vision. At the Charlotte Contact Lens Institute, we specialize in advanced custom contact lens designs — including scleral lenses, freeform […]