CONTACT LENSES FOR THE HARD TO FIT PATIENT
While most individuals have no trouble transitioning to contact lenses, some people experience difficulty wearing them for one reason or another. Whether it’s eye shape, certain conditions or impairments, some patients are considered “hard to fit”.
You may be considered a hard to fit contact lens candidate if you have one of the following conditions:
Eye Medical Clinic is a great place to come if you fall into this “hard to fit” category. Our experienced optometrists love to help individuals just like you find a contact lens that is comfortable and effective. No worries – We see you.
Christina Nguyen Deane, OD, is a therapeutic optometrist at Eye Medical Clinic with special interest in specialty contact lenses for patients with keratoconus, eye trauma, corneal transplants and irregular corneas. She also specializes in cosmetic and multifocal contact lenses.
Before joining Eye Medical Clinic in 1995, Dr. Deane served as a lieutenant in the U.S. Navy Medical Service Corps. After two years, she relocated with her family to Austin, Texas, where she built a thriving optometric practice. Upon returning to San Jose, she returned to the Eye Medical Clinic family in 2004.
Dr. Deane has a strong interest in contact lenses. She is an expert in fitting specialty contact lenses for patients with challenging medical issues including keratoconus, trauma, corneal transplants and irregular corneas. In addition to contact lens fittings, Dr. Deane provides comprehensive eye examinations and is licensed to diagnose and treat primary care eye conditions.
Dr. Deane stays current in all areas related to optometric care and the latest technology in contact lens materials and designs. She loves helping her patients achieve their personal best vision.
Dr. Deane is also fluent in Vietnamese.