Specialty Contact Lenses

Specialty Contact Lenses In Charlotte, NC

Best Optometrist for Specialty Contact Lenses in Charlotte, NC.

Explore The Magic Of Custom Vision Solutions!

At Innovative Eye Care, we believe that every eye is unique and deserves the best in vision care. As the best optometrist in Charlotte NC, we offer specialty contact lenses tailored to meet our patients’ diverse and often complex needs. Whether you’re facing challenges with standard contacts or seeking enhanced comfort and clarity, we’re here to help you see the world with fresh eyes!

Our Specialty Lens Options

Here are some of the specialty lenses we offer in Charlotte, NC:

Scleral Contact Lenses

Scleral lenses are large-diameter, gas-permeable lenses specifically designed to rest on the sclera—the white part of the eye — rather than directly on the cornea, like standard contact lenses. Due to their large diameter and unique design, our scleral contact lenses provide a distinct fit, improved optical clarity and are very comfortable to wear. This makes them particularly beneficial for people who experience difficulties with wearing soft contact lenses due to discomfort or poor fit.

The design of our scleral lenses creates a preservative free saline filled vault over the cornea. This vaulting helps to protect the corneal surface, manage severe Dry Eye Disease, and correct vision in conditions where the cornea is irregularly shaped, such as in Keratoconus or post-surgical irregularities. Our scleral lenses also provide an optimal vision solution for individuals who cannot achieve clear sight with traditional glasses or soft contact lenses.

Scleral Contact Lenses in Charlotte, NC
Rigid Gas Permeable (RGP) Lenses in Charlotte, NC

Rigid Gas Permeable (RGP) Lenses

Looking for a contact lens that combines sharper vision with long-lasting durability? Our Rigid Gas Permeable (RGP) Lenses could be your ideal solution.

RGP contact lenses are crafted from a special, hard plastic that is highly oxygen-permeable. In fact, these lenses allow more oxygen to pass through to the eye than standard soft lenses, which are made from flexible, water-containing plastics. They also offer a longer lifespan, provide superior vision quality, better resistance to deposits and bacteria, and are more cost-effective over time due to their durability.

While our RGP lenses come with several benefitswe most commonly recommend them for people who:

  • Are unsuccessful in multifocal soft contact lenses
  • Require contact lenses after surgery
  • Want the clearest vision possible
  • Have corneal irregularities or
  • Have high astigmatism

The design of our scleral lenses creates a preservative free saline filled vault over the cornea. This vaulting helps to protect the corneal surface, manage severe Dry Eye Disease, and correct vision in conditions where the cornea is irregularly shaped, such as in Keratoconus or post-surgical irregularities. Our scleral lenses also provide an optimal vision solution for individuals who cannot achieve clear sight with traditional glasses or soft contact lenses.

Orthokeratology Contact Lenses

Seeking freedom from daytime glasses and contact lenses? Orthokeratology, also known as ortho-k, could be your ideal solution. This innovative method involves wearing a specially designed rigid contact lens at night to reshape your eye’s cornea and correct your vision while you sleep.

Orthokeratology is an excellent option for those who desire clear daytime vision without undergoing LASIK or other eye surgeries and those who prefer not to use glasses or contact lenses during the day. It’s especially beneficial for patients with nearsightedness (myopia) and those whose prescriptions are still changing, making them unsuitable candidates for LASIK or PRK. Withorthokeratology,we can adjust your lenses to match your prescription changes, ensuring you maintain clear vision year after year.

Orthokeratology Contact Lenses in Charlotte, NC
Specialty Contact Lenses

EyeFitPro And EyePrintPro

These specialty lenses are “prosthetic scleral lenses” designed with a mold taken in the office. As a result, they can be designed to match the eye’s unique contours and provide a highly customized fit for improved comfort and effectiveness, especially for patients who struggle with traditional scleral lenses​​.

EyeFitPro and EyePrintPro are excellent choices for patients who have undergone glaucoma procedures like tube shunts or blebs, as well as for those with corneal transplants or severe refractive errors resulting from Keratoconus or other corneal surgeries.

Custom Soft Contact Lenses

Our custom soft contact lenses are specially designed to fit the unique contours of your eyes. Unlike standard contact lenses, which are only available in limited  sizes and prescriptions, custom soft contacts are tailored to your needs and measurements. This customization is particularly beneficial for people with irregular eye shapes, high astigmatism or special vision correction requirements that standard contacts cannot adequately address.

Soft Contact Lenses in Charlotte, NC
Specialty Contact Lenses

Hybrid Contact Lenses

Our hybrid contact lenses represent a unique category in the world of vision correction. They combine the features of both soft and rigid gas-permeable (RGP) contact lenses. This innovative design offers the superior clarity of RGP lenses along with the comfort found in soft contacts.

Specialty Contact Lenses

Hybrid Contact Lenses

Prosthetic contact lenses are specialized contact lenses designed to improve the appearance of an eye that has been disfigured due to an injury, disease, or birth defect. These lenses are also used to treat functional eye issues, such as light sensitivity. Unlike regular contact lenses primarily used for vision correction, prosthetic lenses focus on cosmetic and therapeutic benefits.

Hybrid Contact Lenses

Prosthetic contact lenses are specialized contact lenses designed to improve the appearance of an eye that has been disfigured due to an injury, disease, or birth defect. These lenses are also used to treat functional eye issues, such as light sensitivity. Unlike regular contact lenses primarily used for vision correction, prosthetic lenses focus on cosmetic and therapeutic benefits.

Specialty Contact Lenses

Why Choose Our Specialty Contact Lenses

Customized for Comfort and Clarity: Standard contact lenses don’t fit all. That’s why our specialty lenses are custom-designed to suit the specific contours of your eyes, providing unparalleled comfort and crystal-clear vision.

Cutting-Edge Technology: At Innovative Eye Care, we don’t just harness the latest advancements in lens technology; we use cutting-edge technology to assess your eyes and craft the perfect lenses. Our specialty lenses cater to various conditions like Keratoconus, post-surgical needs, astigmatism, and more.

Expert Care With Personal Touch: Our team of experienced optometrists takes the time to understand your unique eye care needs. We provide a thorough assessment and personalized solutions, ensuring the best fit for your eyes and lifestyle.

Fun and Engaging Experience: Say goodbye to dull appointments! Our clinic is designed to make your journey to a better vision enjoyable and memorable.

Embrace a Clearer World with Specialty Contact Lenses in Charlotte, NC

Don’t let standard lenses limit your vision. Embrace the world with clarity and comfort through our specialty contact lenses in Charlotte, NC. Book your appointment today to embark on a journey to optimal eye health and experience vision like never before!

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Dr. Michelle Mumford, O.D.

Dr. Michelle Mumford always knew she wanted to work in the medical field, but it was because she started wearing (very unfashionable) glasses at age seven and contact lenses at age eleven that her interest in Optometry grew. Her father, also a physician, stressed early on to her and her sister that whatever work they chose in life should be their passion – and that’s exactly what eye health and vision is to Dr. Mumford.

“Protecting my patient’s vision and eye health is the most important part of my job – and I take it very seriously – but it’s also very important to me for our patients leave our office happy and confident.”
She obviously recognizes the value in good vision health, but also emphasizes that style can’t be sacrificed. As a kid growing up with glasses that lacked any sort of “style” (and that’s putting it lightly), Dr. Mumford is acutely aware that the right glasses make all the difference. That’s why she’s stocked the Innovative Eye Care boutique with the best selection of designer eyeglasses and sunglasses around PLUS the biggest variety of contact lenses. She’s created a warm, friendly environment that makes patients leaving feeling better about themselves.

“To see a patient’s eyes light up after putting on new glasses or contact lenses is the reason I do what I do – it never gets old.”

Dr. Mumford is also an expert in fitting contact lenses, including specialty lenses. She has successfully fit thousands of patients with contact lenses in even the most challenging circumstances. 

Dr. Mumford graduated from Auburn University with honors and received her Doctor of Optometry from The Southern College of Optometry in Memphis, Tennessee. She is a member of the American Optometric Association, the North Carolina State Optometric Society, and the Piedmont Optometric Society.

A native Tennessean, Dr. Mumford and her husband, Jeff (her high school sweetheart!), now call their home city Charlotte a “perfect melting pot of newcomers and natives.” And in case you were wondering, even eye doctors have a life outside of the office. Dr. Mumford and her husband stay super busy keeping up with their two very active children,  Amelia and Oliver. She also loves to shop, read, exercise, travel, or soak in the sun on the lake (always wearing the most fashionable sunglasses, of course!). She’s thankful EVERYDAY that glasses are once again “cool” – because they definitely weren’t when she was young.

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