Eyecare and Optical Services serving Darien, Downers Grove, Westmont and surrounding western suburbs.

Dr. Anthony J. Prasnikar, O.D. 6321 Fairview Avenue, Suite A Westmont, IL 60559 (630) 852-0102

Specialty Contact Lenses

There are times when contact lens wear is not simply an elective luxury, but rather a necessity. Two of the most common conditions to which this applies include a corneal disease called keratoconus and in LASIK / RK vision surgery complications. Both of these conditions require specialty contact lens rehabilitation to restore functional vision, and we can help. Utilizing sophisticated corneal mapping technology we can accurately image the corneal distortions inherent in both of these conditions. Then, by employing equally sophisticated CAD/CAM, (Computer Assisted Design / Computer Assisted Manufacture,) programs Dr. Prasnikar can design one-of-a-kind contact lenses for maximum comfort & vision. Dr. Prasnikar has received extensive training in the use of the Keratron Corneal Topographer and is a charter Certified Wave Contact Lens Designer.

Keratoconus

Keratoconus, (KC,) is a progressive thinning of the front of the eye, the cornea. When the cornea thins it begins to bulge unnaturally and vision becomes markedly distorted. The cause is not exactly known but may include genetic, environmental & hormonal influences. Because the cornea distorts in an irregular fashion vision is generally not correctable with glasses or conventional contact lenses. The good news is that using properly designed rehabilitative contact lenses we can achieve outstanding improvements in visual acuity. With vision restored our patients continue to excell in school, achieve at work, and compete in sports. For more information about keratoconus click on the National Keratoconus Foundation logo. For more information about our advanced contact lens design technology click on the WAVE Contact Lens System logo. For help with your eyes, contact us.

It is an unfortunate reality of medicine that things do not always go as planned. Vision correction surgery is certainly not immune to complications. The result is generally visual impairment that can range from mild to profound. Sometimes this failure will be evident almost immediately after surgery, while other times it may take years before it manifests itself. Whatever the cause, visual rehab with specialty contact lenses is often the best option to restore functional vision. Vision surgery failures offer unique challenges to contact lens fitting and wear. The corneal surface is often distorted in bizarre ways. Normal tearing mechanisms may be destroyed leading to severe dry eye. Psychological depression is common...and understandable. We have created an environment well suited to address these unique challenges. We are empathetic listeners. We are generous with our time. We employ cutting edge technologies. We donâ€™t give up. If you are experiencing a vision surgery failure I would encourage you to click on the Vision Surgery Rehab Network logo and you will see you are not alone. For more information about our advanced contact lens design technology click on the WAVE Contact Lens System logo. For help with your eyes, contact us.

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