Greenway Vision Studio provides contact lens care in Raleigh. We focus on accurate fits, stable vision, and long-term eye health.
Contact Lenses in Raleigh, NC for Long-Term Comfort
Contact lenses rest directly on your eyes, so proper fit supports comfort and eye health. During an exam, Dr. Handschumacher checks lens fit, vision, and eye health.
CDC research found that about 1 in 3 adult contact lens wearers had experienced a red or painful eye requiring a doctor visit. Regular follow-up helps support safe, comfortable lens wear.
Specialty contact lenses are custom-designed lenses used when standard contacts do not provide stable vision or comfort.
Greenway Vision Studio is known for managing specialty contact lens cases that require precise measurement, careful fitting, and ongoing oversight.
For patients with keratoconus or corneal irregularities, scleral lenses often provide clarity and comfort that traditional lenses cannot. These lenses vault the cornea and create a stable optical surface, which can significantly improve both vision and wearing comfort.
Specialty fittings require time, experience, and clinical judgment. Many patients seeking a contact lens specialist in Raleigh come to this practice after struggling elsewhere and value the steady, methodical approach used here.
Ortho-K (Corneal Reshaping Lenses)
Ortho-k uses specially designed lenses worn overnight to gently reshape the cornea, providing clear daytime vision without glasses or daytime contacts. This option is appropriate for certain adults and is commonly used in myopia management for children and teens.
Candidacy is evaluated carefully. The optometrist explains expected outcomes, limitations, and how ortho-k fits into daily routines so patients and parents can make informed decisions with realistic expectations.
Standard Soft Contact Lenses
Greenway Vision Studio also fits standard soft contact lenses for patients with routine needs. These lenses are selected based on prescription, eye shape, and visual demands, with attention to comfort and consistent performance.
Options include single-vision lenses, toric lenses for astigmatism, multifocal designs, and daily-disposable lenses. While these fits may be straightforward, they are still guided by the same doctor-led standards used for more complex cases.
Contact Lenses & Myopia Control for Children
For children and teens with progressing nearsightedness, contact lenses can play an important role in myopia management. At Greenway Vision Studio, contact lens–based options are used as part of a broader myopia control strategy rather than as a stand-alone solution.
Options may include ortho-k and MiSight®, depending on your child’s prescription, eye health, age, and daily routine. Contact lens options may also be used alongside other forms of myopia management when appropriate.
Follow-Up & Continuity of Care
Successful contact lens wear depends on more than an initial fitting. Follow-up visits allow the optometrist to confirm that lenses continue to perform as intended and that the eyes remain healthy.
Adjustments are made thoughtfully, based on how lenses behave over time. This continuity of care supports comfort, clarity, and long-term success, especially for specialty lens designs.
Is This the Right Practice for Contact Lens Care?
Greenway Vision Studio is well suited for patients who:
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Want doctor-led contact lens care with consistent oversight
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Have struggled with comfort or vision in contacts elsewhere
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Need specialty lenses for complex eye conditions
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Are willing to commit to follow-up and long-term care
Patients who value precision, clear explanations, and steady follow-through often find this approach aligns well with their expectations for eye care in Raleigh.
Schedule a Contact Lens Evaluation at Greenway Vision Studio
Patients exploring contact lenses in Raleigh are encouraged to schedule a visit or contact the office to discuss their needs. This conversation allows the optometrist to determine whether standard or specialty contact lens care is the most appropriate path forward.
Contact Lens FAQs
Daily contacts are worn once and discarded, so there is no cleaning or storage between wears. Monthly lenses are reused for a prescribed period and need to be cleaned and stored correctly each day.
Neither is automatically the better choice. Your prescription, eye health, comfort, routine, and how often you wear contacts all help determine which option makes more sense.
Possibly. Discomfort or blurry vision with one type of contact lens does not necessarily mean all contacts will cause the same problem.
A contact lens evaluation can help determine whether fit, lens material, dry eye, your prescription, or another factor contributed to the trouble you had before.
Yes. A glasses prescription tells us how much vision correction you need, but it does not tell us how a contact lens will fit your eye.
A contact lens fitting includes additional evaluation of the eye’s surface, lens fit, comfort, and vision so Dr. Handschumacher can prescribe an appropriate contact lens.
Do not sleep in contacts unless Dr. Handschumacher has specifically prescribed them for overnight wear, such as Ortho-K lenses. Swimming or exposing contacts to water can also increase the risk of eye infection.
We’ll explain the wear and care instructions for your specific lenses so you know what is safe before you leave with them.
No. Colored and costume contacts are still medical devices, even when you only want them to change how your eyes look.
They require a valid contact lens prescription and proper fitting. Poorly fitted or improperly worn lenses can injure the surface of the eye or increase the risk of infection.