Contacts for Conditions

Did you know there are contact lenses tailored for specific eye conditions? Learn what's available for your unique vision needs, including for astigmatism, dry eyes and more.

What Are the Best Contact Lenses for Keratoconus?

Generally, scleral contact lenses are considered the best contacts for keratoconus, though there are exceptions.

Can You Get Contact Lenses for Astigmatism?

Learn about the different types of contact lenses for astigmatism, including toric lenses, gas permeable lenses and hybrid lenses.

Orthokeratology: 10 Things to Know About Corneal Reshaping

Learn about orthokeratology (ortho-k) and corneal reshaping therapy overnight contact lenses for myopia.

Prosthetic Contact Lenses

Prosthetic contacts can mask eyes with nystagmus, disfigurements, and injuries; and they reduce light sensitivity from albinism.

How To Treat presbyopia With Monovision Contact Lenses

Monovision is an alternative to bifocal contact lenses for correction of presbyopia. Dr. Heiting describes variations of monovision and how it works.

Contact Lenses After LASIK or Other Refractive Surgery

Dr. Gary Heiting explains why contact lenses may be needed if you have less-than-perfect results from LASIK or other refractive eye surgery.

Contact Lenses for Dry Eyes

Do your contact lenses make your eyes feel dry? Learn about different contact lenses for dry eyes and remedies for contact lens-related dry eye.

FAQ - Contact Lenses for Astigmatism

Answers to frequently asked questions about contact lenses for astigmatism including GPs, hybrid contact lenses and toric soft lenses.

Bandage Contact Lenses: Benefits, Uses and Side Effects

Learn about bandage contact lenses, their uses in eye care and their potential side effects. Find out how they can aid in healing and comfort for your eyes.

Contacts For Color Blindness

New contact lenses infused with tiny bits of gold may offer hope to many of the estimated 300 million people around the world with color blindness.

Bifocal Contacts for Astigmatism

Toric multifocal contacts (bifocal contacts for astigmatism) eliminate your need for glasses if you're over 40 and have astigmatism.

Colored Contacts for Astigmatism

It is possible to get colored contact lenses for astigmatism, but you won’t find a wide selection — especially if you have more significant astigmatism.

Scleral Contact Lenses For Keratoconus And Irregular Corneas

Scleral contacts are large-diameter gas permeable contact lenses for keratoconus and other eye problems. Dr. Jason Jedlicka explains types, cost and more.

What Are Multifocal Contact Lenses and How Do They Work?

Learn how multifocal contact lenses can restore good vision at all distances after age 40.

A Consumer Guide to Bifocal Contact Lenses

How bifocal contact lenses work; comparison of translating, concentric and aspheric designs; tips for choosing multifocal contacts.

Toric IOL For Astigmatism Correction

If you have astigmatism, a toric IOL can help you see clearly without glasses after cataract surgery. But is it worth the cost?

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