Custom Contact Lenses in Mount Pleasant
For many patients, "off-the-shelf" contact lenses aren’t a viable option. If you have been told in the past that you aren’t a candidate for contacts, or if you struggle with distorted vision, specialty lenses offer a life-changing alternative.
For specialty lens appointments, please call us to book.
Stability for Irregular Corneas & Dry Eyes
Patients with irregular corneal surfaces often find standard contact lenses unstable, rotating, or uncomfortable. Scleral lenses provide a sophisticated alternative by completely bypassing the sensitive corneal tissue. Unlike traditional contacts, these large-diameter, gas-permeable lenses rest on the white of the eye (the sclera) and arch over the cornea.
This "vault" creates a perfectly smooth optical surface that compensates for irregularities caused by keratoconus, corneal scarring, or previous ocular surgeries. Beyond visual clarity, these lenses offer a significant benefit for those suffering from severe dry eye syndrome. The space between the lens and the eye acts as a continuous reservoir of sterile saline, keeping the eye hydrated and protected for 12+ hours a day.
From medical treatments to your annual eye exam, we provide a wide range of services at Pleasant Optics.
Conveniently located, we offer flexible hours to fit your busy schedule, so your care works around your life.
Meet the eye doctors at Pleasant Optics. Here, you get care backed by a network of clinical expertise.
MiSight® Lenses for Myopia
When a child’s prescription changes every year, it isn't just a matter of needing stronger glasses; it’s a sign that the eye is physically elongating, which can lead to serious health risks later in life.
We proudly offer the MiSight® 1-day contact lens, the first FDA-approved daily lens clinically proven to slow the progression of myopia (nearsightedness) in children. These specialized lenses are fitted during the early growing years to stabilize a child’s vision and rotect the structural health of their eyes for the future.
Custom Contact Lens Fittings
A specialty fitting at Pleasant Optics is a detailed clinical process that goes far beyond a standard eye exam. Because these lenses are custom-engineered medical devices, we follow a multi-step journey to ensure your vision and comfort are optimized.
Surface Mapping
We begin with high-definition corneal topography to create a detailed 3D map of your eye’s unique peaks and valleys. This allows us to precisely identify the irregularity.
Diagnostic Evaluation
We use a specialized fitting set to determine the "vault" height needed to clear your cornea and the "landing zone" where the lens will rest on the sclera.
Custom Fabrication
Your unique measurements are sent to a laboratory, where your lenses are lathed from high-oxygen-permeable materials to your exact specifications.
Insertion and Removal
Once your lenses arrive, our team spends time with you one-on-one. We ensure you are fully confident in handling and caring for your lenses.
Is a Specialty Fit Right for Your Vision?
Specialty lenses are often the ideal solution for those who have struggled with traditional vision correction. You may benefit from our specialized fitting process if you experience any of the following:
-
Distorted Vision: If glasses or standard soft contacts cannot provide clear, stable sight due to Keratoconus or corneal irregularities.
-
Post-Surgical Needs: If you have experienced complications or regression from previous refractive surgeries (like LASIK or RK) that have left the eye surface uneven.
-
Chronic Dryness: If your eyes are consistently inflamed and standard drops or daily contacts offer no lasting relief.
-
Worsening Myopia: If you are a parent of a child whose nearsightedness increases significantly every year.
Schedule Your Contact Lens Exam
If you’ve been dealing with blurry vision or ongoing discomfort, you don’t have to settle for “good enough.” Our team at Pleasant Optics takes a thoughtful approach to more complex contact lens needs. Give us a call to schedule your visit and talk with one of our doctors about the best options for you.
For specialty lens appointments, please call us to book.