{"id":1984,"date":"2026-01-14T15:57:45","date_gmt":"2026-01-14T14:57:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blikpol.pl\/?page_id=1984"},"modified":"2026-08-24T18:42:54","modified_gmt":"2026-08-24T16:42:54","slug":"contact-lens-selection","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/blikpol.pl\/en\/soczewki-kontaktowe-dobor","title":{"rendered":"Contact lens fitting"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Contact lens fitting<\/h1><\/div><\/div>\n\n

Comfortable vision without glasses, thanks to lenses perfectly tailored to your eyes. At Blikpol, the selection of lenses is carried out by ophthalmologists and optometrists, and a nurse will teach you how to insert, remove and care for them step by step. During your appointment, you will try on trial lenses to check their comfort and the quality of your vision.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Are lenses for me?\u00a0<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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You don't want to wear glasses every day<\/strong> or you are not currently eligible for laser treatment<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Do you have astigmatism, presbyopia or anisometropia?<\/strong> or irregular cornea (e.g. keratoconus)<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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You are active<\/strong> (sport, dance, working on the move) and you want a full field of vision<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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For children and adolescents with progressive myopia<\/strong> in certain cases we consider o orthokeratology (night lenses) after an assessment<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Types of contact lenses <\/h2><\/div><\/div>\n\n

We select lenses after a full ocular surface and refraction assessment, with fitting of trial models at the appointment. Below is a quick guide to the available options \u2014 the final decision is made after your consultation at BLIKPOL.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Orthokeratology (Ortho-K night lenses)<\/h3>\n \n \n\n
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Night lenses temporarily reshape the cornea, correcting the refractive error, so you can see during the day without lenses\/glasses. We are also considering them as part of the control of myopia progression management in children \u2014 after an assessment. They work best for myopia up to approximately -4.0 D and for astigmatism up to 2 D.<\/p>\n

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  • \u201efree\u201d eyes during the day; effect reversible<\/li>\n
  • no lenses for sports\/work<\/li>\n
  • in selected patients - a strategy to control progression of myopia<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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    • rigour of hygiene and regularity of wear<\/li>\n
    • not every cornea is eligible<\/li>\n
    • more frequent checks required at the start<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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      Hybrid lenses<\/h3>\n \n \n\n
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      They combine RGP optics in the centre with a soft surround for better comfort. They work well when RGP-like sharpness is needed and classic hard ones are less well tolerated.<\/p>\n

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      • higher image quality than in soft<\/li>\n
      • better comfort than the classic RGP<\/li>\n
      • good for irregular corneas<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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        • more frequent exchanges than RGP<\/li>\n
        • greater risk of infection and damage to the lens<\/li>\n
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          RGP scleral lenses<\/h3>\n \n \n\n
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          Large-diameter hard lenses that do not touch the cornea but rest on the sclera. They are filled with fluid before insertion, making them more comfortable.<\/p>\n

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          • excellent sharpness with irregular corneas \/ large cyl.<\/li>\n
          • high stability on the eye, permanent corneal lubrication<\/li>\n
          • greater wearing comfort than with a hard corneal lens<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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            • A different method of insertion and removal than the regular RGP lens;<\/li>\n
            • require learning proper lens care and handling<\/li>\n
            • longer adaptation time<\/li>\n
            • higher cost<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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              RGP rigid lenses (gas permeable)<\/h3>\n \n \n\n
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              \u201eForm-stable\u201d - maintain shape and neutralise corneal irregularities, offering very high precision vision. Selection is based on topography\/tomography and fluorescein staining.<\/p>\n

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              • excellent sharpness with irregular corneas \/ large cyl.<\/li>\n
              • durability, less susceptibility to deposits<\/li>\n
              • precise, repeatable correction<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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                • worse starting comfort; adaptation 1-2 weeks.<\/li>\n
                • require thorough care<\/li>\n
                • initially more pronounced \u201efeel\u201d on the eye<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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                  Multifocal lenses<\/h3>\n \n \n\n
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                  For presbyopia: they enable you to see far and near without constantly changing glasses. Selection is based on your \u201edaytime scenario\u201d (computer, reading, night driving) and eye dominance tests; a brief neuroadaptation is required.<\/p>\n

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                  • convenience for everyday tasks<\/li>\n
                  • customisable zones and eye dominance<\/li>\n
                  • a good alternative to progressive spectacles<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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                    • with specific tasks, possible compromises<\/li>\n
                    • require precise adjustments at follow-up visits<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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                      Toric lenses<\/h3>\n \n \n\n
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                      Toric lenses correct astigmatism through axis stabilisation. During selection, we assess centration, rotation and acuity after several minutes of wearing. For large\/irregular astigmatisms, we consider RGP (rigid toric) versions.<\/p>\n

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                      • Sharp, stable vision in astigmatism<\/li>\n
                      • available in silicone hydrogel and RGP materials<\/li>\n
                      • wide range of powers and axes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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                        • sometimes minor axis adjustments are required<\/li>\n
                        • in dry eyes key choice of material\/moisturiser<\/li>\n
                        • with irregular corneas, RGP\/hybrids may be better<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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                          Soft lenses<\/h3>\n \n \n\n
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                          Soft contact lenses are the most versatile solution for correcting short-sightedness and long-sightedness. We select them based on refraction, corneal curvature and tear film quality, with trial fits of sample lenses. Silicone hydrogel materials usually offer higher oxygen permeability and better tolerance during a long working day.<\/p>\n

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                          • Very good starting comfort, fast adaptation<\/li>\n
                          • wide range of modes: 1-day \/ 2-week \/ monthly<\/li>\n
                          • good for everyday and activity<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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                            • require hygiene discipline and regular replacement<\/li>\n
                            • with irregular corneas, acuity may be reduced<\/li>\n
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