Contact Lenses & Specialty FittingsAn Overview

Whether you need everyday soft lenses or have a complex prescription that requires specialty designs, our contact lens team provides expert fittings for patients of all ages. From daily disposables to custom scleral and hybrid lenses, we help you see clearly and comfortably.

45M+

Americans Wear Contact Lenses

90%

Soft Lens Wearers Report Satisfaction

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Custom-Fit Lenses for Every Eye Specialty scleral and hybrid designs for even the most challenging prescriptions.

Full Lens Selection

Soft, RGP, scleral & hybrid

Hard-to-Fit Expertise

Keratoconus & irregular corneas

Myopia Control

Ortho-K & specialty lenses

Dry Eye Solutions

Scleral lenses & custom designs

Contact Lens Specialists

Certified fitters on staff

Contact Lens Services & Resources

Daily vs Monthly Contacts
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Toric Lenses for Astigmatism
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Multifocal Contacts for Presbyopia
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Scleral Contact Lenses
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RGP Gas Permeable Lenses
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Hybrid Contact Lenses
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Ortho-K Overnight Correction
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Specialty Lenses for Hard-to-Fit Eyes
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Contact Lens Care Beyond the Basics

Greenwich Ophthalmology Associates provides the full spectrum of contact lens services, from simple daily disposable fits to the most complex specialty lens designs available. Our team includes a Contact Lens Society of America fellow and a residency-trained optometrist specializing in dry eye and ocular surface disease.

Whether you are a first-time wearer or a patient who has been told contacts are not an option for your eyes, we invite you to schedule a fitting consultation. We routinely succeed where other practices cannot.

CLSA-Certified Specialist

Joe Forte, LDO, CLSA holds a fellowship from the Contact Lens Society of America and a master's degree in contact lens technology.

Residency-Trained Optometrist

Dr. Sofia Ribolla, OD completed a residency with a Master of Visual Science focused on dry eye and meibomian gland dysfunction.

Scleral and Hybrid Expertise

We fit custom scleral lenses that vault the cornea and maintain a tear reservoir, providing clear vision and comfort for irregular eyes.

Pediatric Fitting

We provide contact lens fitting and management for children, including anisometropia correction and myopia control strategies.

CLSA Fellow on Staff

Contact Lens Society of America

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Our Approach to Lens Fitting

Finding the Right Lens for Your Eyes

A contact lens fitting is far more than a prescription check. We evaluate corneal shape, tear film quality, and lifestyle needs to match every patient with the ideal lens design.

Our specialists take the time to assess each eye individually. Patients with conditions like keratoconus, post-LASIK corneas, pellucid marginal degeneration, or severe dry eye receive the same level of precision as any other fitting.

From your first visit to your follow-up, we ensure your lenses are comfortable, providing optimal vision, and appropriate for long-term eye health.

Types of Contact Lenses We Fit

From the simplest daily disposable to the most advanced scleral design, we carry and fit the full range.

Soft Lenses

Daily disposable, biweekly, and monthly soft lenses in standard, toric, multifocal, and bifocal designs. Ideal for first-time wearers and straightforward prescriptions.

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Scleral Lenses

Large-diameter rigid lenses that vault the entire cornea and rest on the sclera. They create a tear reservoir that bathes the cornea, providing exceptional comfort for irregular and dry eyes.

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Hybrid Lenses

A rigid gas permeable center bonded to a soft skirt. Hybrid lenses deliver the optical clarity of RGP with the edge comfort of soft lenses, ideal for patients who cannot tolerate either alone.

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RGP Lenses

Rigid gas permeable lenses provide crisp, stable vision for high prescriptions and corneal irregularities. More oxygen-permeable than older hard lenses and highly durable.

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Orthokeratology (Ortho-K)

Specially designed rigid lenses worn overnight that gently reshape the cornea. Patients enjoy clear, unaided daytime vision. Also used as a myopia control strategy for children.

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Specialty Designs

Prosthetic lenses for iris irregularities, pinhole lenses, tinted lenses, and custom designs for conditions including Terrien's marginal degeneration and pellucid marginal degeneration.

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We Fit Contacts for These Conditions

If another practice has told you contact lenses are not an option, we encourage you to schedule a consultation.

Keratoconus
Post-LASIK Irregular Cornea
Pellucid Marginal Degeneration
High Astigmatism
Severe Dry Eye
Ocular Surface Disease
Terrien's Marginal Degeneration
Irregular Iris / Pupil
Presbyopia (Reading Over 40)
Myopia in Children
Anisometropia
Post-Cataract Surgery Care

Scleral Lenses for Keratoconus

Keratoconus causes the cornea to thin and bulge into a cone shape, making standard soft lenses unstable and uncomfortable. Scleral lenses vault entirely over the irregular corneal surface and rest on the stable sclera, delivering crisp, consistent vision regardless of corneal shape.

Learn more: Scleral Lens Guide for Keratoconus and Contact Lenses and Keratoconus

Lenses for Severe Dry Eye

Patients with severe dry eye or ocular surface disease often find standard lenses intolerable. Scleral lenses maintain a fluid reservoir between the lens and the cornea that provides continuous lubrication throughout the day, protecting the corneal surface and eliminating lens-induced dryness.

Learn more: Scleral Lenses for Severe Dry Eyes and Dry Eye and Contact Lens Wear

Myopia Control for Children

Progressive myopia in children can be slowed with specialty lens strategies. Orthokeratology lenses worn overnight gently reshape the cornea, providing daytime vision without glasses while reducing the rate of myopic progression. Multifocal soft lenses offer an alternative daytime approach.

Learn more: Ortho-K for Myopia Control and Night Contacts for Myopia Control

What to Expect at Your Contact Lens Fitting

Your contact lens fitting is a thorough evaluation to find the best lens for your eyes, lifestyle, and visual needs.

Comprehensive eye exam to check your prescription and eye health
Corneal topography to map the curvature of your cornea
Tear film assessment to evaluate for dryness or ocular surface issues
Trial lens fitting to test comfort and visual acuity before ordering
Insertion and removal training for new contact lens wearers

Why Patients Choose Greenwich Ophthalmology Associates

Contact Lens Experts

Joe Forte, LDO, CLSA, holds a master's degree in contact lens technology and is a fellow of the Contact Lens Society of America.

Hard-to-Fit Eye Expertise

Specialty fittings for keratoconus, post-LASIK irregular corneas, high astigmatism, pellucid marginal degeneration, and pediatric patients.

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Advanced Lens Designs

Scleral, hybrid, and rigid gas permeable lenses with custom parameters for the most complex prescriptions and corneal conditions.

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Wide Selection of Lenses

Daily disposable, monthly, toric, multifocal, bifocal, and tinted soft lenses from all major brands to match your lifestyle.

Meet Your Contact Lens Specialists

Our team brings two distinct areas of expertise together to cover every patient type, from pediatric first fittings to the most complex specialty lens cases.

Joe Forte, LDO, CLSA

Licensed optician and Contact Lens Society of America fellow. Program director at Interboro College of Opticianry and holder of a master's degree in contact lens technology. Joe specializes in fitting hard-to-fit eyes including keratoconus, post-LASIK irregular corneas, high astigmatism, presbyopia, and pediatric patients.

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Dr. Sofia Ribolla, OD

Residency-trained optometrist with a Master of Visual Science focused on dry eye and meibomian gland dysfunction. Dr. Ribolla provides comprehensive vision testing, soft and scleral contact lens fittings including specialty designs, myopia management for children, and pre- and post-operative care for cataract and refractive surgery patients.

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Contact Lens Safety and Care

Wearing contact lenses safely requires consistent habits. The most serious lens-related risks, including corneal infections, are largely preventable with proper care routines.

Never Sleep in Daily Disposables

Daily lenses are not designed for overnight wear and dramatically increase infection risk when worn to sleep.

Replace Cases Every 3 Months

Lens cases harbor biofilm even with regular cleaning. Replace your case quarterly and rinse with solution, not tap water.

Remove Before Water Exposure

Tap water, pools, hot tubs, and showers all carry organisms that can bind to lenses and cause serious corneal infections.

Annual Fittings Are Required

Corneal shape changes over time. Annual exams ensure your lens prescription and fit remain appropriate for your eyes.

Lens Safety Guide Spots on Lenses Eye Drops with Contacts

Can You Use Eye Drops with Contact Lenses?

Not all eye drops are safe to use while wearing contact lenses. Some formulations contain preservatives that bind to lens material and concentrate on the ocular surface, causing irritation or damage over time.

Antihistamine drops, lubricating drops, and medicated drops each have different compatibility rules depending on lens type and wearing schedule. Our specialists review your full medication list at every fitting appointment.

Read our full guide: Antihistamine Eye Drops with Contact Lenses and Blue Light and Contact Lens Wearers

Contact Lens Education & Guides

Browse our complete library of contact lens topics to learn more about your options, conditions, and lens care.

Soft Lens Guides
Specialty Lenses
Conditions We Treat
Safety & Eye Health

Not Sure Which Lens Is Right for You?

Our contact lens specialists evaluate your prescription, corneal shape, tear film, and lifestyle before recommending any lens type. Schedule a comprehensive fitting consultation today.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about contact lens fittings, lens types, and specialty designs.

A contact lens fitting at Greenwich Ophthalmology Associates includes a comprehensive eye exam, corneal topography, tear film evaluation, and a trial lens assessment. For specialty fittings, additional measurements such as scleral diameter mapping and high-resolution anterior segment imaging may also be performed. The goal is to identify the lens design and parameters that provide the best vision, comfort, and long-term ocular health for your specific eyes.

Yes. Keratoconus is one of the most common reasons patients seek specialty contact lens care. Standard soft lenses drape over the irregular corneal surface and cannot correct the distorted vision keratoconus causes. Scleral lenses, hybrid lenses, and rigid gas permeable lenses each vault over the cone and create a smooth optical surface in the tear layer, restoring clear, stable vision. Our team evaluates each patient to determine which design is most appropriate based on cone location, severity, and corneal health.

Standard contact lenses rest directly on the cornea. Scleral lenses are significantly larger and vault entirely over the corneal surface, resting on the white part of the eye (the sclera). The space between the back of the lens and the cornea fills with preservative-free saline, creating a constant tear reservoir that lubricates and protects the cornea throughout the day. This makes scleral lenses particularly beneficial for patients with irregular corneas, severe dry eye, and ocular surface disease.

Yes. There is no strict minimum age for contact lens wear. The determining factors are the child's maturity, motivation, and ability to follow care instructions. Many children wear contacts successfully from age 8 onward. For children with progressing myopia, specialty lenses including orthokeratology and multifocal soft lenses are used as myopia control strategies. We also fit pediatric patients with anisometropia who may benefit from contact lenses over glasses for amblyopia management.

Orthokeratology lenses are rigid lenses custom designed to gently reshape the front surface of the cornea while you sleep. The lens applies controlled pressure to flatten the central cornea, temporarily correcting nearsightedness. When you remove the lenses in the morning, the cornea retains its new shape for the day, providing clear unaided vision. Over time, regular overnight wear slows the elongation of the eye that drives myopia progression, making Ortho-K one of the most effective non-surgical myopia control options available for children and young adults.

Many patients with severe dry eye are told they cannot wear contact lenses, but that is not always the case. Scleral lenses are specifically designed to help patients with ocular surface disease. Because the lens vault holds a fluid reservoir over the cornea at all times, the ocular surface remains continuously hydrated regardless of tear production. Dr. Sofia Ribolla, whose residency training focused on dry eye and meibomian gland dysfunction, evaluates each patient's tear film and surface health before recommending the appropriate lens design and care regimen.

Most patients require an annual contact lens exam and fitting assessment. This visit confirms that your prescription remains accurate, evaluates the health of the cornea and conjunctiva for any lens-related changes, and ensures your current lens design still fits correctly. Corneal curvature can change with age, weight changes, and systemic conditions such as diabetes, so regular follow-up is important even when vision feels stable. Specialty lens wearers may require more frequent follow-up appointments during the fitting process.

Ready to Find Your Perfect Contact Lens?

Call our office or request a fitting consultation online. Our specialists are ready to help you see clearly and comfortably.

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