Cosmetic Contact Lenses After Eye Trauma in Beverly Hills

An eye injury or eye disease can change the way the eye looks. Scarring on the cornea, damage to the iris or a misshapen pupil can make one eye look different from the other. Cosmetic contact lenses, also called prosthetic lenses, are made to cover these changes and give the injured eye a more natural appearance. Visioncare Associates has been a specialty contact lens practice since 1964 and fits cosmetic lenses at the Beverly Hills office.

What Are Cosmetic (Post Trauma) Contact Lenses?

Cosmetic post trauma lenses are soft contact lenses with a tinted or printed iris pattern. The lens is colored to match the patient’s other eye as closely as possible. Some lenses also include a black pupil area to cover a damaged or enlarged pupil.

These lenses are different from fashion color contacts. They are fit by an eye doctor for a medical need and made to match the patient’s own eyes.

Who Cosmetic Lenses Can Help

Cosmetic contact lenses may help patients with:

• Corneal scarring from an injury or infection

• A damaged, missing or misshapen iris

• A pupil that is enlarged or irregular after trauma

• A cloudy or discolored eye

• Light sensitivity caused by damage to the iris

• Double vision that can be reduced by blocking light to one eye

Benefits of Cosmetic Lenses

Natural Appearance
The tinted iris and pupil help the injured eye look closer to the healthy eye. This can help patients feel more comfortable in social and work settings.

Light Control
For patients whose iris or pupil is damaged, a cosmetic lens can reduce the amount of light entering the eye, which may help with glare and light sensitivity.

Vision Correction
Cosmetic lenses can include the patient’s prescription when the eye still has useful vision.

Types of Cosmetic Lenses

Opaque Tinted Lenses
These lenses have a solid iris color to cover scarring or discoloration.

Custom Printed or Hand-Painted Lenses
These lenses are made with iris detail and color matched to the patient’s other eye.

Occluder Lenses
Occluder lenses block light to the eye and can help with double vision.

The Fitting Process

1. Consultation and Exam
Dr. Shily examines the eye with a Haag-Streit biomicroscope with video documentation and reviews the patient’s history and goals.

2. Color and Size Matching
The office records the color, iris size and pupil size of the patient’s other eye to guide the lens design.

3. Trial and Final Lens
The patient tries a lens so Dr. Shily can check the fit and appearance. Adjustments are made before the final lens is ordered.

Insurance for Cosmetic Lenses

Some medical plans cover prosthetic lenses after an injury or eye disease. Coverage varies by plan. Call the office at (310) 271-3937 to ask about your benefits.

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