252 Newbury St, Suite 1
Boston, MA 02116
Finding the right contact lenses involves more than choosing a prescription. Factors such as astigmatism, presbyopia, corneal shape, comfort, and daily visual demands can all affect how well a lens performs. At BLINK on Newbury Street, we provide personalized contact lens fittings for Boston patients who may benefit from multifocal, astigmatism-correcting, or rigid gas permeable lenses.
When Standard Contact Lenses Are Not Enough
Some prescriptions require more specialized correction. Presbyopia can make it difficult to focus clearly at both near and far distances, while astigmatism can cause blurred or distorted vision because of the shape of the cornea or lens inside the eye.
Other patients may need a more customized lens design because soft contact lenses do not provide the stability, sharpness, or comfort they need. A detailed contact lens exam allows us to evaluate these factors before recommending a specific option.
Multifocal Contact Lenses For Near and Distance Vision
Multifocal contact lenses are designed for people with presbyopia who need help seeing at multiple distances. Instead of constantly switching between contacts and reading glasses, multifocal lenses incorporate different focusing powers within the lens.
For busy Boston patients balancing computers, phones, reading, driving, and everyday activities, the right multifocal fit can provide more convenient vision throughout the day. Because every patient's visual system adapts differently, careful fitting and follow-up are important.
Contact Lenses For Astigmatism
Astigmatism requires a lens that maintains the correct position on the eye. Toric contact lenses are specifically designed to correct astigmatism while remaining stable during blinking and eye movement.
Signs that your current lenses may not be properly correcting astigmatism can include:
• Blurry or fluctuating vision
• Difficulty seeing fine details
• Eyestrain after prolonged visual tasks
• Vision that becomes clearer after blinking
• Contact lenses that do not feel consistently stable
During a contact lens fitting at our Newbury Street office, we assess your prescription and how the lens sits on your eye to help achieve reliable vision.
When Rigid Gas Permeable Lenses May Be Considered
Rigid gas permeable lenses, often called RGP lenses, are smaller, firm lenses made from oxygen-permeable materials. Because they maintain their shape on the eye, they can provide particularly crisp vision for certain prescriptions and corneal shapes.
RGP lenses may be considered for patients who need sharper correction than traditional soft lenses can provide or who have visual needs that benefit from a more customized lens design. They can require an adjustment period, making professional fitting especially important.
Why A Personalized Contact Lens Fit Matters
The best specialty contact lens is not simply the lens with the strongest prescription. We also consider comfort, lens movement, corneal health, tear quality, work habits, screen use, and how long you typically wear your contacts.
At BLINK, Dr. Stacy Coen provides personalized contact lens exams designed around each patient's visual demands and lifestyle. Whether you need multifocal contact lenses, correction for astigmatism, or want to explore hard contact lens options, we can help determine which approach is best suited to your eyes.
Schedule your specialty contact lens exam and fitting at BLINK to find the lens option that best supports your vision, comfort, and lifestyle. Visit our office on Newbury Street in Boston, or reach us at (617) 780-0728 to book your appointment today.
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