Contact Lenses at Mark Hinds Optometrists
Advanced Contact Lens Care — From Everyday Vision to Complex Corneal Disease
At Mark Hinds Optometrists, contact lenses are one of our core areas of expertise.
From simple daily disposable lenses through to highly customised specialty contact lenses for complex corneal disease, our team provides advanced contact lens solutions tailored to each individual patient.
We care for:
- Children and teenagers
- First-time contact lens wearers
- Patients wanting freedom from glasses
- Athletes and active lifestyles
- Complex corneal and ocular surface disease
- Keratoconus and post-surgical corneas
- Patients who have previously “failed” contact lenses elsewhere
Our philosophy is simple:
The right lens, properly fitted, can transform quality of life.
Specialty Contact Lens Expertise
Our clinic has extensive experience managing complex eyes requiring advanced contact lens designs.
We regularly fit lenses for:
- Keratoconus
- Corneal ectasia
- Corneal grafts
- Post-LASIK and post-RK corneas
- Severe dry eye disease
- Ocular surface disease
- Corneal hyperalgesia and corneal nerve pain
- Irregular corneas
- Paediatric aphakia
We also provide advanced fitting for:
- Mini scleral and scleral lenses
- Corneo-scleral lenses
- Hybrid contact lenses
- Rigid gas permeable (RGP) lenses
- Multifocal contact lenses
- Orthokeratology (Ortho-K)
- Cosmetic and prosthetic contact lenses
Leaders in Keratoconus Care
Keratoconus is one of our major areas of clinical interest.
Using advanced technology including:
- Pentacam Wave + AXL
- Corvis ST
…we are able to:
- Detect early keratoconus
- Screen family members
- Monitor disease progression
- Optimise specialty contact lens fitting
- Co-manage corneal cross-linking patients
- Improve visual quality in irregular corneas
Many patients referred to our clinic have been told they are “hard to fit” or have struggled with contact lens comfort previously. In many cases, modern specialty lens technology can provide solutions not previously available.
Hybrid & Scleral Contact Lenses
We are highly experienced in fitting modern hybrid and scleral contact lenses.
Hybrid lenses combine:
- A rigid optical centre for crisp vision
- A soft skirt for enhanced comfort
These designs can be particularly effective for:
- Keratoconus
- Irregular astigmatism
- Post-surgical corneas
- Patients intolerant to traditional rigid lenses
Scleral lenses provide:
- Exceptional comfort
- Outstanding visual quality
- Ocular surface protection
- Tear reservoir support for dry eye disease
They are often life-changing for patients with severe ocular surface disease or complex corneal conditions.
Orthokeratology (Ortho-K)
Orthokeratology (Ortho-K) is an advanced overnight contact lens treatment designed to:
- Correct short-sightedness during sleep
- Provide daytime freedom from glasses and contact lenses
- Assist in slowing myopia progression in children
We have been fitting Ortho-K lenses since 2003 and continue to remain at the forefront of modern myopia management.
Ortho-K is particularly popular for:
- Children with progressive myopia
- Active lifestyles and sport
- Patients with mild dry eye
- Patients wanting non-surgical vision correction
Contact Lenses for Children & Teenagers
Children and teenagers are often excellent contact lens candidates.
Modern contact lenses can provide:
- Better peripheral vision
- Increased confidence
- Improved sporting performance
- Freedom from glasses
- Better quality of life
We fit contact lenses for:
- Myopia management
- Sport and active lifestyles
- Cosmetic preferences
- High prescriptions
- Medical indications
- Keratoconus and irregular corneas
Our team provides careful education, training, and ongoing support to both children and parents.
Advanced Technology & Clinical Research
At Mark Hinds Optometrists, we combine clinical expertise with advanced diagnostic technology and research involvement.
Through our association with Ophthalmic Trials Australia, eligible patients may also have opportunities to participate in clinical trials involving:
- Next-generation contact lenses
- Dry eye therapies
- Novel ocular surface treatments
- Emerging corneal technologies
Soft Contact Lenses
Soft contact lenses remain the most commonly prescribed contact lenses worldwide and are available in a wide range of designs including:
- Daily disposable
- Fortnightly and monthly replacement
- Toric lenses for astigmatism
- Multifocal designs
- Extended wear lenses
- Cosmetic coloured lenses
Modern silicone hydrogel materials allow significantly more oxygen to reach the eye, improving comfort and ocular health.
Why Choose Mark Hinds Optometrists?
Our clinic combines:
- Decades of specialty contact lens experience
- Advanced corneal imaging technology
- Evidence-based care
- Complex lens fitting expertise
- Access to emerging technologies
- Personalised patient care
Whether you are new to contact lenses or have struggled elsewhere, our team would be happy to explore the best options for your eyes and lifestyle.
To book a contact lens consultation, contact:
(07) 3358 6566
Or visit:
www.markhindsoptometrists.com.au