Prosthetic lenses: appearance, comfort and vision
Custom tinted soft lenses that restore appearance, ease light sensitivity, and can reduce glare or double vision.
- 01Keratoconus: five custom lens options
- 02High myopia: large-diameter lenticular RGP
- 03High astigmatism: rigid lenses only
- 04High hyperopia: why custom soft comes first
- 05Presbyopia: multifocals measured, not guessed
- 06Prosthetic lenses: appearance, comfort and vision
- 07Severe dry eye: scleral lenses for surface repair
Conditions we fit
Part 06 · 01For patientsA prosthetic lens is a custom tinted soft lens. It can match the appearance of your other eye, cut down on glare, and make bright light more comfortable.
Corneal leukoma
Dense, opaque scarring of the cornea.
Aniridia
Absent or partial iris, so too much light enters the eye.
Coloboma
A gap in the iris.
Albinism
A tinted lens reduces light sensitivity.
Traumatic or irregular pupils
After injury or surgery.
Designed around you
Part 06 · 02Colour matching
Matched to the colour and pattern of your other eye.
Opaque or tinted
Fully opaque designs to mask scarring, or tinted designs that let light through.
Occluding the pupil
A blacked-out pupil zone can reduce glare or double vision.
The process
Part 06 · 03Photos
We photograph both eyes to guide colour and pattern.
Sample tints
We compare sample tints against your other eye.
Custom order
The lens is made to order and fitted at a follow-up visit.
Key takeaways
Part 06- 01Prosthetic lenses are custom tinted soft lenses
- 02They help appearance, light sensitivity, glare and double vision
- 03Colour is matched to your other eye using photos and sample tints
Book a contact lens assessment.
Optometrists and ophthalmologists can refer through our referral form.
General health information only, not personal advice. Everyone’s eyes are different. An optometrist or doctor should examine you before any treatment is decided.