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Specialty Contact Lenses are Life Changing

Welcome to a place where your vision challenges are met with
compassionate care and advanced, innovative solutions.

What Are Specialty Contact Lenses?

Specialty contact lenses are designed for patients who have not found success or comfort with traditional soft contact lenses. They are especially helpful for individuals with keratoconus, high astigmatism, corneal transplants, LASIK complications, post-trauma corneal irregularities, and other advanced eye conditions.
For many patients new to specialty lenses, scleral contact lenses are one of the most recommended options. However, there are other advanced designs such as corneal GP (rigid gas permeable) lenses, hybrid lenses, and EyePrintPRO custom-molded contacts. These lenses are sometimes referred to as “hard lenses,” GPs, RGPs, or scleral contacts.
Specialty contact lenses can provide life-changing improvements in vision, comfort, and even confidence. From correcting vision in patients with complex corneal irregularities to managing severe dry eye, these lenses offer solutions that were not possible with older designs. With today’s technology, specialty lens options are more advanced, precise, and comfortable than ever before.

The Top Doctors in North Carolina for Specialty Contact Lenses

At the Raleigh Contact Lens Institute, our sole focus is on delivering world-class care with the latest specialty contact lens technology. The majority of our patients visit us specifically for specialty lenses, and we take pride in offering customized solutions tailored to each unique case.

Our doctors are recognized nationwide as experts in specialty contact lenses. Beyond expertise, they bring compassion and personalized care to every visit—asking the right questions and taking the time to fully understand your vision challenges. Our practice was built with the mission of providing the best specialty lens care in North Carolina, supported by some of the most advanced diagnostic technology available in the country.
During your first visit, you’ll spend 1.5 to 2 hours of one-on-one time with the doctor—a level of attention rarely found in traditional eye care settings. Even if you’ve tried scleral or other specialty lenses in the past without success, our advanced technology and approach may offer the breakthrough you’ve been waiting for.
Here, you are never “just another patient.” You’re an individual with unique needs, concerns, and goals. That’s why we use cutting-edge tools like the Pentacam AXL Wave and EyePrintPRO to design lenses that provide the best possible vision and comfort.

At the Raleigh Contact Lens Institute, our philosophy is simple: listen, understand, and create a personalized solution that transforms how you see the world. If you’ve been told you’re a “difficult-to-fit” patient, know that there are options—and we are here to help.

If you have questions about specialty contact lenses, we would be happy to help, and can be reached at (919) 850 5910 or hello@raleighcontactlens.com.

Common Types of Specialty Contact Lenses

Shown below are several common types of specialty contact lenses, but in total there are dozens of different specialty contact lenses that are used for various purposes. 

Scleral Lenses

Scleral Lenses

Scleral lenses are advanced specialty contact lenses that are larger in diameter and designed to cover both the cornea and the sclera (the white part of the eye). Unlike traditional lenses, they vault over the cornea, creating a protective, fluid-filled reservoir between the lens and the eye’s surface. This design provides exceptional comfort, moisture retention, and clearer vision for patients with corneal irregularities, keratoconus, or severe dry eye.
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EyePrintPRO & EyeFitPRO

EyePrintPRO & EyeFitPRO

EyePrintPRO represents the highest level of precision and customization available in modern scleral contact lenses. By creating a mold of the eye, EyePrintPRO ensures a lens designed specifically for the unique shape of each patient’s eye, offering unmatched comfort, stability, and visual performance.
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Corneal GP Lenses

Corneal GP Lenses

Corneal Gas Permeable (GP) lenses—also commonly called RGP, rigid gas permeable, or simply “hard” contacts—have been trusted by millions of Americans for decades. These lenses rest directly on the cornea and provide excellent clarity, durability, and oxygen flow to the eye. GP lenses remain a reliable option for patients seeking sharp, long-term vision correction.
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Uses for Specialty Contact Lenses

Specialty contact lenses are designed to address a wide range of vision needs and eye conditions. These lenses can be custom-made to fit virtually any eye, no matter how unique its shape or challenges. From correcting refractive errors and managing complex eye diseases to improving visual comfort and clarity, specialty contact lenses provide personalized solutions that go beyond the capabilities of standard contacts. They play a vital role in delivering advanced, customized vision care for patients with unique eye health needs.

Below are some instances where specialty lenses could be used to offer benefits to the patient.

Why Choose the Raleigh Contact Lens
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Expert Team

At the Raleigh Contact Lens Institute, our doctors specialize in fitting all types of specialty contact lenses, including free-form, impression-based, RGP, scleral, hybrid, and soft lenses. With years of experience, our team delivers customized solutions designed to meet each patient’s unique vision needs.

Advanced Technology

We are among the few practices in the United States equipped with advanced diagnostic tools such as the Pentacam AXL Wave and Optovue Solix OCT. These technologies allow for precise design, fitting, and adjustment of specialty contact lenses, ensuring maximum comfort and visual clarity.

Patient-Focused Care

We dedicate ample time for every patient—providing comprehensive exams and unlimited opportunities to ask questions. Unlike rushed visits, our focus is on ensuring you feel informed, comfortable, and confident with your vision care.

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Specializing in Custom Contact Lenses

At the Raleigh Contact Lens Institute, our focus is on customized specialty contact lenses rather than routine eye exams for standard vision needs. The majority of our patients visit us because they require advanced, personalized solutions for complex vision conditions.

Direct Access to the Doctor

After your exam, our doctors remain available to answer your questions and guide you through every step of the process. We ensure you have the knowledge and support necessary for the best possible vision outcomes.

Affordable Options

We strive to keep costs accessible by maintaining low overhead and offering highly competitive pricing. Flexible monthly payment plans are available, and we also accept CareCredit™, HSA, and FSA for added convenience.

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Summary

At the Raleigh Contact Lens Institute, specialty contact lenses aren’t just a service we provide—they are our primary focus and the very reason our office was founded. While you don’t need a referral to see us, more than 100 doctors in the surrounding area trust us to manage their patients who require advanced specialty lens care.

Our reputation comes from deep expertise and access to advanced diagnostic technology rarely found in most practices nationwide. Each comprehensive exam lasts 1.5 to 2 hours, giving you dedicated one-on-one time with the doctor to answer questions, evaluate your vision needs, and create a personalized treatment plan.
Our doctors are nationally recognized leaders in fitting specialty contact lenses—including EyePrintPRO, scleral lenses, corneal GP lenses, and custom soft lenses. They are also frequent speakers at local and national conferences, where they share the latest research, technology, and fitting techniques with other eye care professionals.
If you have questions about specialty contact lenses, we can be reached at (919) 850 5910 or hello@raleighcontactlens.com.

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