FAQ's

Specialty contact lenses are custom-fitted lenses designed for eyes that cannot achieve clear or comfortable vision with regular contact lenses. They are commonly used for keratoconus, irregular corneas, severe dry eye, and certain post-surgical eye conditions.

They may be recommended for people with keratoconus, irregular corneas, severe dry eye, corneal scars, vision problems after corneal surgery, or children who need myopia management. A detailed eye examination helps determine whether they are suitable for your eyes.

Unlike regular contact lenses, scleral lenses rest on the white part of the eye and create a protective fluid layer over the cornea. This design can provide clearer vision and greater comfort for suitable patients with complex corneal conditions.

Many patients find them comfortable once they are properly fitted. The fit is customized to your eye, and follow-up visits help fine-tune the lens for comfort and vision.

The fitting process usually involves a detailed eye examination, corneal topography, trial lenses, and follow-up adjustments. The number of visits depends on the type of lens and your individual eye condition.

Yes, they may help improve vision after certain corneal procedures, including corneal transplant surgery and other cases where the corneal surface has become irregular. Suitability is always determined after a comprehensive assessment.

An ocular prosthesis is a custom-crafted artificial eye made from high-grade, biocompatible acrylic (PMMA) designed to fit over underlying socket tissue or a surgical implant. It restores natural facial symmetry, volume, and appearance following eye loss or disfigurement.

An artificial eye or custom scleral shell is recommended for surgical eye loss (Anophthalmia/Enucleation), shrunken or disfigured eyes from trauma (Phthisis Bulbi), birth defects (Microphthalmos), or socket volume deficits.

Stock eyes are mass-produced in fixed sizes and often cause irritation, infection, or poor fitting. Dr. Rajendra Pawar crafts custom prostheses using specialized socket-impression techniques, hand-painting every detail to match your natural eye for optimal comfort, fit, and movement.

Initial healing takes 6 to 10 weeks post-surgery while a temporary clear shell maintains socket shape. Once socket tissue has healed and swelling subsides, custom fitting begins.

Prosthetic eyes restore aesthetics and facial structure, not vision. However, because the prosthesis fits your socket contour precisely, your natural eyelids will blink and move over the shell seamlessly.

Yes. By leveraging underlying ocular muscles and specialized impression techniques, custom prostheses move in tandem with your natural eye.

No. Advanced impression fitting prevents discharge build-up, allowing continuous wear for months at a time, including during sleep, without requiring daily removal.

Apply lubricating artificial tears 3–4 times daily, maintain good hand hygiene, and visit Excellence Eye Centre once a year for professional polishing and socket evaluations.

Ocular prostheses generally need replacement every 5 to 7 years due to gradual changes in orbital tissues and facial structure over time.

Hollow eyelids occur when deep socket tissue loses volume over time. This can often be corrected by modifying the volume and shape of your custom prosthesis.

Low vision is significant, permanent visual loss that cannot be corrected with standard glasses, contact lenses, or surgery. It generally refers to visual acuity between 20/70 and 20/400 or a visual field under 20 degrees, making everyday tasks difficult.

Common causes evaluated at Excellence Eye Centre include Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD), Glaucoma, Diabetic Retinopathy, inherited retinal disorders, and advanced post-surgical eye conditions.

Low vision aids maximize remaining vision by enlarging images, enhancing visual contrast, providing glare control, or converting printed text into speech, helping patients maintain independence and safety.

Optical tools include illuminated handheld magnifiers, stand magnifiers for reading, spectacle-mounted telescopes for hands-free work, and portable monoculars for distance viewing.

Electronic devices include desktop video magnifiers with contrast controls, portable digital magnifiers, OCR text-to-speech scanners, and AI-powered smart glasses that read text aloud in real-time.

Yes. Non-optical solutions like specialized task lamps, high-contrast household tools, line-guide typoscopes, talking scales, and large-print materials significantly ease daily activities without lenses.

Through a specialized Low Vision Assessment at Excellence Eye Centre. Dr. Pawar evaluates remaining vision, lifestyle goals, and lighting needs to recommend a tailored mix of optical, digital, and non-optical tools.

Yes. Guidance and technique training help patients master lighting placement, focal distances, and digital settings to read comfortably without fatigue.