Specialty Contacts for Dry Eye From Your Optometrist in Lancaster, Montpelier or St. Johnsbury

If you have dry eyes, or have been diagnosed with dry eye disease, you may have been told you cannot wear contacts. Not true! If you love the convenience and freedom of wearing contact lenses, there are specialty contacts designed for individuals with dry eyes, available at your local eye doctor in Lancaster, Montpelier or St. Johnsbury.

Dry Eye Symptoms

Your optometrist may recommend specialty contacts if you show signs of dry eye, like:

• Scratchy eyes, feeling like you have something in your eyes

• Burning, itchy sensation in your eyes

• Frequent red eyes

• Excess tearing for no apparent reason

Comfortable Dry Eye Contacts

Contact lens fitting requires more expertise when you have dry eye, so visit the skilled optometrists at any of our three locations, such as your Montpelier optometrist. Our optometrists are familiar with the material and permeability of each brand and type of specialty contact lens, and will select those which allow you to see clearly and comfortably with dry eye. Your eye doctor may have you try more than one brand, to find the option that works best for you. 

Orthokeratology for Dry Eye Patients: Contacts Worn only While Sleeping

Ortho-k uses contact lenses are specially designed contact lenses prescribed by your Lancaster optometrist for overnight wear only. These lenses work by temporarily reshaping the eye surface to correct your vision--so you can see clearly during the day without lenses. Using ortho-k lenses may reduce contact lens-related dry eye symptoms, so that you don't have to switch to wearing eyeglasses in order to see well with dry eyes.

Get the Right Contacts for Dry Eye From your Lancaster, Montpelier or St. Johnsbury Optometrist

If you suffer from dry eye, don’t give up on wearing contact lenses. Let our Montpelier optometrist fit you with specialty contact lenses that not only sharpen your vision and allow air flow--but also help your eyes retain essential moisture. At Shippee Family Eye Care, we are experts in fitting contacts for dry eye sufferers. Call us today!