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Specialty Contact Lenses in Blue Island, IL

Regular contact lenses fit the surface of the eye. However, if you have a cornea that is abnormally shaped or suffer from an eye condition like dry eye or keratoconus, regular contacts will not work well. Fortunately, there are specialty contact lenses that improve eyesight for patients with these issues. 

Specialty contact lenses are intended to treat specific vision problems or correct certain refractive errors. They can be designed to help people with unique visual needs, such as those who have keratoconus, a disease that causes the cornea (the clear window at the front of your eye) to thin and change shape.  

If you’ve ever been told you can’t wear contact lenses due to unique visual needs or challenges, you may be able to wear specialty contact lenses!  

Orthokeratology contact lenses 

Orthokeratology contact lenses are specially designed for the individual patient. These contact lenses are made to be safely worn overnight, while you sleep, and gently reshape your cornea. When you take the lenses out in the morning, you will be able to see clearly without wearing eyeglasses or contact lenses during the day and without surgery.  

Orthokeratology contact lenses have also proven to be effective at slowing the progression of myopia (nearsightedness), especially in children. Severe myopia can cause complications for patients such as macular degeneration, glaucoma, and retinal detachment.  

Rigid gas permeable contact lenses 

When patients suffer from dry eyes, wearing conventional contact lenses can feel uncomfortable. Gas permeable contact lenses can be an effective way to lessen the symptoms so that the patient can comfortably wear contact lenses. These contacts are made from material that helps enough oxygen pass through them to keep the eyes comfortable and can reduce the risk of corneal abnormalities over extended periods of use. 

Scleral contact lenses 

Scleral contact lenses are larger than conventional contact lenses. Scleral contacts are large-diameter gas permeable contact lenses specially designed to vault over the entire corneal surface and rest on the sclera, otherwise known as the “white” of the eye. In doing so, scleral lenses functionally replace the irregular cornea with a perfectly smooth optical surface to correct vision problems caused by keratoconus and other corneal irregularities. Scleral lenses can be a solution to address issues that may make wearing conventional or regular contact lenses impossible.  

If you have been told in the past that you cannot wear contact lenses due to dry eye, keratoconus, or other ocular issues, consider scheduling an appointment with us to see if you are a good candidate for specialty contact lenses.  

Lester Coney
Lester Coney
January 7, 2023.
Very Through Team. Very Understanding.
Regina Townsend
Regina Townsend
January 3, 2023.
Vision Salon in Blue Island was top notch. My husband found them through a basic Google search and scheduled appointments for he and our son. Everyone was so so nice and patient and answered all of our inquisitive and anxious 6 year old's questions, including "do eyes have roots" 🤣 I was so impressed that I made an appointment for myself that day. I was grateful to see that even on this next visit, the staff was just as friendly, knowledgeable and kind. My appointment was with Dr. Shannon, but Dr. Johnson still stepped in to say hello. They've been so informative to each of us about the importance of eye care, and also walk you through each step. I highly recommend this black-owned gem in the heart of Blue Island.
Frances Jaggers-Tolbert
Frances Jaggers-Tolbert
December 30, 2022.
My experience today with Vision Salon was a good one. I didn't have a difficult time finding a parking space. The staff are wonderful people that wait on you. Ms. Parker is just a jewel and she is an asset to Vision Salon.
Vincent Stark
Vincent Stark
December 21, 2022.
I have known Dr. Johnson for thirty years. His professionalism has always been at the highest level and is the example of how care doctors should be. His staff is very top notch when dealing with patients.
T'Kira Siler-Wilkerson
T'Kira Siler-Wilkerson
December 21, 2022.
Excellent customer service.
Harriett Jordan
Harriett Jordan
December 13, 2022.
Visited Vision Salon today and was very pleased at the service I was provided the doctor was very detailed oriented….
Suzanne Kitterman
Suzanne Kitterman
December 9, 2022.
It was a very pleasant experience everyone working there was very pleasant and did a great job. Very happy that I was referred there.