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The Raleigh Contact Lens Institute clinical examination suite

Specialized Care

Conditions We Treat

Advanced medical contact lenses and wavefront optics designed for irregular corneas, ocular surface diseases, and visual complications across the Triangle.

Targeted Solutions

Complex Eye Conditions Directory

Keratoconus

Progressive thinning and steepening of the cornea, causing distorted optics that standard lenses cannot correct.

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Corneal Transplant

Post-penetrating keratoplasty (PK) or DALK irregular surface visual rehabilitation.

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Corneal Scarring

Smoothing irregular optical refraction caused by trauma, infections, or ulcer scars.

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Irregular & High Astigmatism

Providing a perfectly spherical optical refracting surface when glasses cause visual distortion.

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Pediatric & Progressive Myopia

Evidence-based clinical treatments (Ortho-K, MiSight) that slow the elongation of young eyes.

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“Difficult to Fit” Eyes

Specialized custom solutions for patients previously told they are not contact lens candidates.

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Post-LASIK Ectasia

Restoring crisp vision after iatrogenic corneal thinning following laser refractive surgery.

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Post-RK (Radial Keratotomy)

Stabilizing fluctuating daily vision caused by incisional radial keratotomy scars.

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Severe Dry Eye Disease

Continuous corneal hydration and surface protection using fluid-filled scleral vaults.

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Pellucid Marginal Degeneration

Inferior corneal thinning management with custom quadrant-specific scleral designs.

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Graft vs. Host Disease (GVHD)

Ocular surface protection and relief for severe dry eye resulting from bone marrow transplants.

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Sjögren’s Syndrome

Long-term visual comfort and ocular surface preservation for autoimmune dry eye disease.

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Stevens-Johnson Syndrome (SJS)

Prosthetic scleral shields preventing ocular surface damage and symblepharon formation.

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Post-Traumatic Ocular Injuries

Visual rehabilitation after open-globe repair, lacerations, or mechanical corneal trauma.

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Migraines & Photophobia

Specialty tinted and aberration-reducing lenses that ease extreme light sensitivity.

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Higher-Order Aberrations & Double Vision

Wavefront-guided optics eliminating monocular diplopia, ghosting, and night driving halos.

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Why The Raleigh Contact Lens Institute?

The Team

The Team

The team at The Raleigh Contact Lens Institute are experts in correcting vision for patients where crisp vision has proven elusive. What some may call “difficult to fit” is our typical patient.

Advanced Technology

Advanced Technology

Our office is one of a few practices in the country that is equipped with the Pentacam AXL Wave and Optovue Solix OCT, which greatly aid in the design of complex custom specialty contacts.

Unlimited Answers

Unlimited Answers

We allow for enough time for thorough comprehensive exams, and plenty of time for answering questions. No rushing in and out here.

We Focus on Unique Eyes

We Focus on Unique Eyes

Our office is equipped to offer advanced specialty contact lenses to individuals who require tailored and custom-designed solutions.

Access to the Doctor

Access to the Doctor

Our doctors are available to answer questions you have after your exam, and will make sure you have the information needed in order to ensure the best possible outcome.

Affordability

Affordability

We keep our overhead costs low and offer very competitive prices as a result. We have monthly payment options available and also accept Cherry™, HSA, & FSA.