Specialty Contact Lens Specialists · Forest Hills, Queens NY

Hard-to-Fit Contact
Lenses in Forest Hills,
Queens — Scleral & RGP

Been told contacts won't work for you? We specialize in scleral lenses, rigid gas permeable (RGP) lenses, and custom fittings for keratoconus, severe astigmatism, and dry eyes.

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Specializing In
Scleral & RGP lenses
Keratoconus, severe astigmatism
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Corneal Topography
Advanced mapping
For precise specialty fitting
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Insurance Coverage
Some medical plans cover
specialty lens fittings

Specialty Lens Types

Our Hard-to-Fit Contact Lens Services

We fit patients that other practices can't. Here's what we specialize in.

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Scleral Lens Fittings for Keratoconus

Scleral lenses vault over the cornea entirely, resting on the white of the eye. They're the gold standard for keratoconus, irregular corneas, and post-surgical eyes. We map your cornea precisely to fit them correctly.

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Rigid Gas Permeable (RGP) Lenses

RGP lenses provide crisper vision than soft lenses for many prescriptions, especially high astigmatism. They last longer and are healthier for corneal oxygen than older hard lenses.

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Dry Eye & Sensitive Eyes

Many patients who struggle with soft lenses due to dry eyes find scleral lenses life-changing — the fluid reservoir keeps eyes comfortable all day. We identify the right option for your eye chemistry.

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Post-Surgical Fittings

LASIK, corneal transplants, and other procedures can alter the corneal shape in ways that make standard lenses impossible to fit. We specialize in exactly these cases.

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Severe Astigmatism

When toric soft lenses aren't stable enough to correct your vision, RGP or scleral lenses provide the crisp, consistent correction you need. Don't give up on contacts.

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Corneal Topography Mapping

We use corneal topography — a detailed 3D map of your cornea's surface — to design specialty lenses that fit your eye geometry precisely. This technology makes accurate fittings possible.

Who We Help

If You've Been Told Contacts Won't Work For You — Come See Us

The most common thing we hear from new hard-to-fit patients is: "I was told I couldn't wear contacts." In many cases, that's not true — it means the previous practice didn't have the expertise or equipment to fit specialty lenses.

Iris has been fitting specialty lenses throughout her 30-year career in New York City optical practices. Patients travel from across all five boroughs specifically for this expertise.

  • Keratoconus diagnosis
  • Irregular cornea (post-LASIK, transplant, injury)
  • High astigmatism — soft lenses won't stay stable
  • Chronic dry eyes with standard soft lenses
  • Previously failed contact lens fittings
  • Presbyopia + astigmatism (complex prescription)

Common Questions

FAQs About Hard-to-Fit Contact Lenses

Scleral lenses are large-diameter rigid lenses that vault entirely over the cornea and rest on the white (sclera) of the eye. They're used for keratoconus, irregular corneas, post-surgical eyes, severe dry eye, and complex astigmatism. They create a tear reservoir that keeps the eye comfortable all day.
Some medical insurance plans (not just vision plans) cover specialty contact lens fittings, particularly for keratoconus and post-surgical cases. Call us at (718) 261-8655 to discuss what your plan may cover before your appointment.
RGP (rigid gas permeable) lenses sit directly on the cornea, while scleral lenses are larger and vault over the cornea entirely. Sclerals are generally more comfortable and stable, especially for irregular corneas. RGP lenses are often used for high astigmatism with regular corneal shape.
Yes — scleral lenses are the most effective vision correction for keratoconus. They vault over the irregular corneal surface and provide dramatically clearer vision than glasses or standard soft lenses. Many keratoconus patients describe scleral lenses as life-changing.
Specialty fittings typically require 1–2 visits. The first visit includes corneal topography mapping and a trial fitting. Follow-up visits fine-tune the fit. We take the time required to get it right — not the time that's convenient for our schedule.

Specialty Contact Lenses

Been Told Contacts Won't Work For You?

Come see us. We specialize in scleral lenses, RGP lenses, and specialty fittings for the cases others can't handle.

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