Eye Health Archives

Custom Contact Lenses: Who Needs Them & Are They Worth It?

Written By Lauren Anderson

Most contact lenses come in a set range of prescriptions and sizes. Your eye doctor gives you the numbers you need, and you can choose a lens that matches those specifications.

Custom contact lenses are different. They’re made to fit your specific eyes, and they can be an option when standard lenses don’t provide the right prescription, fit, or vision.

But who actually needs custom contact lenses? And are they worth the extra money and effort needed to get them fitted?

Blurry Snellen Chart in Eye Doctor's Office

Is 20/100 Vision Bad? Here’s What It Means

Written By Lauren Anderson

Have you been told you have 20/100 vision and are wondering what that means exactly?

20/100 is a measurement of visual acuity, not a diagnosis. It tells you how clearly you can see at a specific distance.

It doesn’t tell you why your vision is the way it is or whether glasses or contacts can correct it. That’s a conversation to have with your eye doctor.

But we can help you understand what 20/100 vision means, what “visual acuity” is, and how it’s measured.

Eye Drops for Scratched Cornea: Do They Work?

Written By Lauren Anderson

A scratched cornea can be searingly painful for such a “small” injury.

And while it can heal fast (usually in around 24 to 72 hours), those hours can feel like an eternity.

Along with the initial pain, you might feel like there’s something stuck in your eye… even when there definitely isn’t. Your eye might water all the time and become red and sensitive to light. More serious scratches can make your vision blurry.

Eye drops for scratched cornea seem like a logical next step. But are these safe on a scratched cornea? Will they actually help heal it?

SynergEyes: What Makes These Contact Lenses Different?

Written By Lauren Anderson

Are you curious about what exactly SynergEyes is?

SynergEyes is best known for its hybrid contact lenses. These lenses combine the features of a rigid gas permeable (RGP) center with a soft outer skirt. The company also makes a scleral lens, the SynergEyes VS.

SynergEyes’ range includes lenses for people with astigmatism, presbyopia, keratoconus, irregular corneas, and post-surgery complications. But are these lenses right for you?

What Are Scleral Contact Lenses?

Written By Lauren Anderson

Thinking about trying scleral contacts? For people who can’t get clear, comfortable vision with regular glasses or contact lenses, scleral lenses can be a game-changer.

Scleral lenses are custom-made to create a fluid-filled cushion over the cornea. This design helps to correct vision while keeping your eye comfortably hydrated.

If you’re thinking of trying scleral contacts, here’s what to know about these lenses.