Therapeutic Lenses

Rigid Gas Permeable, Hybrid & Scleral Contact Lenses

Therapeutic Solutions for Corneal Disease and Ocular Surface Disorders

Rigid gas permeable (RGP), hybrid, and scleral contact lenses are advanced medical devices used therapeutically to protect the cornea, restore visual function, and improve comfort in patients with corneal disease or compromised ocular surfaces. These lenses are prescribed not only to improve vision, but also as part of a medical treatment strategy

Who Benefits from Therapeutic Specialty Lenses?

• These lenses may be recommended for patients with:

• Keratoconus and corneal ectasia

• Post-surgical corneal irregularity

• Corneal scarring or distortion

• Severe dry eye disease

• Neurotrophic cornea

• Recurrent corneal erosions

• Ocular surface disease

• Post-transplant or post-trauma corneas

How These Lenses Work Therapeutically

• Create a smooth optical surface over an irregular cornea

• Protect the cornea from eyelid friction

• Improve oxygen delivery to the cornea

• Reduce pain, glare, and light sensitivity

• Promote epithelial healing and tear stability

Scleral and hybrid designs can significantly improve comfort while maintaining the optical advantages of rigid lenses.

Types of Therapeutic Specialty Lenses

• Rigid Gas Permeable (RGP) Lenses
  Small-diameter rigid lenses that provide precise optics and corneal protection in selected corneal conditions.

• Hybrid Contact Lenses (RGP Center with Soft Skirt)
  Combine a rigid gas permeable center for crisp vision with a soft outer skirt for enhanced comfort and stability, making them an excellent option for patients who need rigid optics but struggle with traditional RGP comfort.

• Scleral & Semi-Scleral Lenses
  Large-diameter lenses that rest on the sclera and vault the cornea entirely, maintaining a continuous fluid reservoir that bathes and protects the ocular surface throughout the day.

Lens selection is customized based on diagnosis, corneal anatomy, tear film quality, and lifestyle needs.

Medically Supervised Specialty Care

Therapeutic RGP, hybrid, and scleral lenses require advanced fitting expertise and close medical monitoring. Regular follow-up visits are essential to ensure corneal health, optimal oxygenation, and long-term safety.
These lenses are medical devices and should only be worn under professional supervision.

Insurance & Medical Billing

Because these lenses are often prescribed for medical necessity, they may be eligible for medical insurance coverage depending on diagnosis and plan benefits. Our team will assist with benefit verification and required documentation.

​​​​​​​Schedule a Specialty Contact Lens Consultation

If you have been diagnosed with corneal disease or experience chronic discomfort or distorted vision, a specialty contact lens evaluation may provide both therapeutic relief and visual rehabilitation.