Specialty Contact Lens Clinic Brampton

What are Specialty Contact Lenses?

They are custom contact lenses designed by our residency trained contact lens specialist to help patients with complex refractive and/or corneal conditions. They include ortho-keratology (orthoK), scleral, rigid gas permeable (RGP), prosthetic, and specialty soft contact lenses.

Who benefits from specialty contact lenses?

These lenses have a wide range of applications, and can benefit patients who have:

myopia/in need of myopia control, details can be found (insert link to our myopia control page)
keratoconus and/or corneal dystrophy and degeneration, corneal scarring, conjunctival ingrowth etc.
dry eye including graft vs. host disease (GvHD), Sjögren’s syndrome, Steven’s Johnson syndrome, chemical or thermal burn
post-surgical eyes including corneal transplant, radial keratometry (RK), LASIK, photorefractive keratectomy (PRK), corneal suturing
significant refractive prescription

What Does a Typical Contact Lens Fitting Process Look Like?

Your doctor will review specific ocular assessments, including the profile of the shape of your ocular surface, to determine your candidacy for specialty contact lenses. Depending on your condition, a specialty contact lens trial may be conducted.

The program includes a complimentary training session where you get to learn how to insert, remove, clean, and take care of your specialty contact lenses. The program allows you to have multiple in-office visits over the course of a few months, as specialty contact lenses typically require several adjustments before they are finalized.

How Do I Get Started

You will need a referral from an Optometrist or Ophthalmologist to see one of our specialists. Once we receive the referral, the Prism team will contact you to set up an appointment for preliminary testing followed by a consultation with your doctors. You will be asked for an email address as well as your preferred pharmacy. These are important for your care journey at Prism.

Refer a Patient to Specialty Contact Lens Clinic

You will be scheduled for testing prior to seeing the doctor. This testing helps your doctor to plan your treatment and counsel you on the various options so that you can choose the best fit for your eye and your needs. Most of the testing and imaging required for specialty contact lens fit are not covered by OHIP. Prism will provide you with information about their purpose, and the special testing will be included as part of your specialty contact lens fitting fee.

After checking in at the front desk, a technician will perform some preliminary tests. Your doctor and their team of associates will then examine your eyes and discuss the treatment options that are right for you.