Wearing contact lenses should make your vision clearer, not blurrier. If your lenses don’t seem to be correcting your vision like they should, there may be more going on than a simple prescription issue. Your lens type, eye shape, or even an underlying condition could be affecting your vision.
Let’s look at the most common causes of blurry vision with contacts and how specialty contact lenses in Spokane Valley can help improve your vision.
1. Your prescription may not be accurate
Prescriptions can change gradually, especially if you’re spending more time in front of screens or your eyes are naturally changing with age. If your vision is still blurry even with new contacts, it’s time for a contact lens exam.
2. Your contact lens type may not be the right match
Not all eyes are suited for standard soft lenses. People with astigmatism, keratoconus, or irregular corneas often need specialty lenses. EyeQ Optical offers specialty contact lenses, such as scleral lenses and rigid gas permeable (RGP) lenses, which provide sharper vision for patients who can’t get clear results from soft contacts.
3. Your lenses may not fit properly
Even the right prescription won’t work if the lens doesn’t fit your eye well. A poor fit can cause blurry vision, discomfort, and dry eyes. An exam can confirm whether your lenses need to be adjusted for a better fit.
4. Your lenses may be dirty or damaged
Tiny scratches, protein buildup, or tiny tears in your lenses can interfere with visual clarity. Make sure you’re cleaning your lenses properly and replacing them on schedule. If you’re wearing daily disposables longer than you should, your vision will suffer as a result.
5. You may have dry eyes
Dryness reduces the tear film that helps your contacts stay clear and comfortable. Blurry vision, lens discomfort, and the feeling that your contacts are “floating” can all indicate dry eyes. Artificial tears might help, but ongoing symptoms may require more advanced dry eye treatment.
6. You might need a different lens design for astigmatism
Astigmatism distorts the shape of your cornea, causing blurred or wavy vision. If your current lenses don’t fully correct your astigmatism, you may need toric lenses, RGPs, or scleral lenses for better clarity.
7. Your lenses could be rotating or moving too much
If your contact lenses rotate or move with each blink, your vision may blur, especially with astigmatism. Specialty lenses like scleral lenses are more stable on the eye and can prevent this shifting.
8. You could have an eye condition
Conditions like keratoconus, corneal scarring, or irregular corneas can make soft lenses ineffective. Rigid gas permeable and scleral lenses are often the best option in these cases. They create a smooth surface over the eye and provide significantly better vision.
Enjoy clearer vision with the right contacts
If your contacts aren’t giving you the sharp, comfortable vision you expect, don’t settle. EyeQ Optical offers expert fittings for advanced lenses like scleral and RGP lenses, helping patients with hard-to-fit eyes see clearly again.
Blurry vision with contacts isn’t just frustrating; it’s a sign that something needs to change. Schedule an appointment with our experts today to get to the bottom of the issue.