Hybrid contact lenses combine the features of two different types of contact lenses: a rigid gas permeable (GP) lens at the center and a soft lens outer skirt. This unique design offers several benefits, making hybrid lenses a valuable option for certain individuals with specific vision needs and eye conditions.
Here are some of the benefits of hybrid lenses:
Comfort: The soft outer skirt of hybrid lenses provides a cushioning effect, making them more comfortable to wear than traditional GP lenses. The comfort level is often compared to that of soft contact lenses.
Stable Vision: The GP center of hybrid lenses offers clear and stable vision correction. This can be particularly beneficial for individuals with irregular corneas, such as those with keratoconus, astigmatism, or post-surgical corneal irregularities.
Improved Visual Acuity: Hybrid lenses provide excellent visual acuity and image quality because of the rigid center, which effectively corrects refractive errors like myopia, hyperopia, astigmatism, and presbyopia.
Reduced Lens Movement: The combination of the GP center and soft outer skirt helps keep the lens stable on the eye, reducing lens movement during blinking or eye movements. This stability enhances vision quality and reduces the risk of lens dislocation.
Less Lens Debris: The soft skirt of hybrid lenses can help minimize the deposition of protein and debris on the lens surface, contributing to improved comfort and extended wear times.
Customized Fitting: Hybrid lenses are custom-fitted to each individual’s eye, taking into account the corneal shape and visual prescription. This ensures a precise and comfortable fit.
Keratoconus Management: Hybrid lenses are often prescribed for individuals with keratoconus, a condition characterized by a thinning and irregularly shaped cornea. These lenses can provide better vision correction and comfort compared to traditional lenses.
Presbyopia Correction: Multifocal hybrid lenses are available to correct presbyopia, allowing wearers to see clearly at multiple distances, from up close to far away.
UV Protection: Some hybrid lenses include built-in UV-blocking properties to help protect the eyes from harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays.
To be fit for Hybrid contact lenses, a comprehensive eye exam and fitting process are required. Our doctors here at Insight Vision Center Optometry are certified in fitting Hybrid lenses and are eager to discuss with you if this lens is recommended for your specific vision condition.
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