Contact lens fitting after corneal cross linking helps many people achieve clear comfortable vision again. Timing the fitting correctly protects the healing cornea and improves final results.
Why timing matters
Cross linking stiffens the cornea and can slowly change its shape. Fitting lenses too early may lead to frequent prescription changes and poor comfort.
Most clinicians wait until scans show that the cornea has stabilised. This often takes several months but varies between people.
Types of lenses used
People with keratoconus or irregular corneas often do best with specialist designs. These lenses spread tears evenly and smooth the optical surface.
- Rigid gas permeable lenses for precise focus
- Scleral or mini scleral lenses resting on the white of the eye
- Hybrid lenses combining soft edges with a firm centre
- Custom soft lenses in
