Specialty Contact Lenses After LASIK, PRK, RK & Other Refractive Surgery
When Vision Isn't as Sharp as You Expected
Laser vision correction has helped millions of people reduce their dependence on glasses and contact lenses. While many patients achieve excellent results, others experience changes in their vision months or even years after surgery.
If you've noticed increasing blur, glare, halos, ghosting, dry eyes, or difficulty seeing clearly at night, you're not alone—and you may have more treatment options than you realize.
At Precision Vision Institute, we specialize in evaluating and managing complex vision problems following LASIK, PRK, RK (Radial Keratotomy), and other refractive surgeries using advanced diagnostic technology and customized specialty contact lenses.
Why Can Vision Change After Refractive Surgery?
Every eye heals differently.
Although refractive surgery permanently reshapes the cornea, natural changes can still occur over time. Some patients develop irregularities that cannot be fully corrected with glasses alone.
You may experience:
Blurry vision despite a new glasses prescription
Glare or halos around lights
Ghost images or double vision
Reduced night vision
Fluctuating vision
Dry eyes
Difficulty achieving crisp vision
These symptoms are often caused by subtle changes in the shape of the cornea or higher-order aberrations that traditional glasses cannot correct.
Conditions We Commonly Treat
Our practice evaluates patients with vision problems following:
LASIK
PRK
RK (Radial Keratotomy)
SMILE
Corneal Cross-Linking
Corneal Transplant Surgery
Cataract Surgery
Other corneal procedures
Whether your surgery was performed one year ago or twenty years ago, we can evaluate your current vision and discuss available treatment options.
How We Evaluate Your Eyes
Finding the cause of blurry vision requires more than a routine eye exam.
At Precision Vision Institute, we utilize advanced technology to understand exactly how your cornea is affecting your vision, including:
Pentacam corneal tomography to evaluate corneal shape and thickness
Corneal topography to map subtle irregularities
OVITZ wavefront aberrometry to measure higher-order aberrations that often cause glare, halos, and ghosting
Comprehensive specialty contact lens evaluation
These detailed measurements allow us to identify problems that may not be visible during a standard eye exam.
Customized Treatment Options
Every eye is unique, and every treatment plan should be as well.
Depending on your condition, treatment may include:
Custom soft contact lenses
Hybrid lenses
Freeform specialty contact lenses
HOA-guided wavefront-designed lenses for selected patients
Rather than simply correcting your glasses prescription, these lenses are designed to improve the quality of your vision by creating a smoother optical surface over the cornea.
For many patients, this results in sharper vision, reduced glare and halos, and greater visual comfort.
Advanced Technology for Personalized Vision
No two post-surgical corneas are exactly alike.
That's why we combine multiple technologies to customize every fit.
Our specialty lens evaluations may include:
Pentacam corneal tomography
Corneal topography
OVITZ wavefront analysis
Corneal surface profiling
Multiple specialty contact lens designs
Freeform lens design technology for highly customized optics
This allows us to design solutions for eyes that may not be well served by traditional contact lenses.
Why Choose Precision Vision Institute?
Patients with previous refractive surgery often require more than a standard eye examination.
Our practice focuses on specialty contact lenses and complex corneal conditions. We take the time to understand why your vision has changed and develop an individualized treatment plan designed to maximize both visual clarity and long-term eye health.
Whether you've recently noticed changes in your vision or have struggled for years after refractive surgery, we're committed to helping you find the best possible solution.
Frequently Asked Questions
I had LASIK years ago. Why is my vision blurry again?
Changes in your prescription, the natural aging process, dry eye disease, cataracts, or subtle corneal irregularities can all affect your vision over time. A comprehensive evaluation can help determine the underlying cause.
Can glasses fix my vision?
Sometimes—but not always.
If the blur is caused by an irregular corneal surface or higher-order aberrations, glasses may not fully correct your vision. Specialty contact lenses often provide significantly better visual quality in these situations.
What are higher-order aberrations?
Higher-order aberrations are subtle optical imperfections that cannot be corrected with a standard glasses prescription. They often cause symptoms such as glare, halos, ghosting, starbursts, and poor night vision.
At Precision Vision Institute, we use OVITZ wavefront technology to measure these distortions and help determine whether customized specialty lenses may improve your visual quality.
Will I need surgery again?
Not necessarily.
Many patients are able to achieve excellent vision with customized specialty contact lenses and do not require additional surgery. If we believe another procedure would provide a better outcome, we'll discuss your options and coordinate care with the appropriate specialist.
Can scleral lenses help after LASIK?
Yes. Scleral lenses are often an excellent option for patients with irregular corneas, severe dry eye, post-LASIK ectasia, or poor visual quality after refractive surgery. They create a smooth optical surface over the cornea while maintaining a reservoir of fluid that can also improve comfort for many patients with dry eye.
Does insurance cover specialty contact lenses?
Coverage varies depending on your medical and vision insurance benefits. Our team will review your benefits, explain any applicable coverage, and discuss all available options before beginning treatment.
Schedule Your Specialty Contact Lens Evaluation
If you've had LASIK, PRK, RK, or another refractive procedure and your vision isn't as clear or comfortable as you'd hoped, we're here to help.
Schedule a consultation at Precision Vision Institute to discover how advanced diagnostic technology and customized specialty contact lenses may help you achieve clearer, more comfortable vision once again.