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If you suffer from complex visual impairments that glasses or traditional surgeries cannot completely resolve, or if your vision requires highly specific solutions, there is an advanced optometric discipline that can make the difference: the Specialized Contact LensesIt's not just about correcting myopia or astigmatism, but about offering personalized, non-surgical solutions to significantly improve visual quality even in the most delicate cases.
Al Hub Medical CenterWe believe that every person deserves to see the world clearly. For this reason, starting from May 2025, we have activated a dedicated Specialized Contact Lens Service, making available to our patients latest technologies has always been wide range of custom contact lenses.
What is Specialized Contact Lenses and who is it aimed at?
La Specialized Contact Lenses It is an advanced optometric discipline that focuses on the study and application of contact lenses specifically designed for complex eye conditionsUnlike regular contact lenses, these solutions are “customized,” designed to address visual challenges that standard lenses or glasses cannot adequately correct.
This specialty is especially useful for people with:
- irregular corneas: as in the case of keratoconus, a condition in which the cornea becomes thinner and takes on a conical shape
- post-eye surgery complications: after corneal transplants, complex refractive surgery or complex cataract surgery
- post-ocular trauma: to manage corneal irregularities or visual defects resulting from trauma
- severe dry eye: including the Sjögren's syndrome, where lenses can help retain moisture and protect the ocular surface
- high refractive defects: such as high astigmatism, high myopia or hyperopia
- presbyopia: offering solutions that allow clear vision at different distances.
The clinic is open to patients of all ages, including children and infants, to ensure the normal development of their visual system in the presence of particular conditions.
The conditions treated: not only common refractive defects
In addition to the more well-known visual defects, the Specialized Contact Lenses offers solutions for a range of more specific conditions:
- cheratoconus: a degenerative disease that deforms the cornea, making it difficult to correct with glasses
- Corneal transplant and refractive surgery with complications: to optimize vision after surgical procedures that may leave irregularities
- scarred or irregular cornea: due to trauma or illness
- Sjögren's syndrome / severe dry eye: Special lenses can provide a protected and hydrated environment for the eye
- myopia control: also through orthokeratology, night lenses that reshape the cornea for clear vision during the day
- nystagmus: involuntary eye movements
- cosmetic/prosthetic lenses: to mask ocular defects or aesthetic alterations, also providing visual function
- pediatric conditions: such as aphakia (absence of the crystalline lens), aniridia (absence of the iris) and amblyopia (lazy eye), to support correct visual development from early childhood
The experience and expertise of Dr. Timothy Albert
Specialized Contact Lenses at Hub Medical Center is entrusted to the Dr. Timothy G. Albert, OD, FAAO, an internationally renowned optometrist with extensive experience in the field. Dr. Albert offers optometric care for all ages, including early childhood.
His considerable experience includes:
- former director of the optometric clinic at the US Army Health Clinic, Camp Darby, Livorno
- International Head of Navy Reserve Optometry from 2007 to 2011
- Consultant for specialist contact lenses at the US Navy Hospital in Naples
- member of the research group on “Dry eye and irregular cornea” at the Department of Ophthalmology of the University of Pisa (Cisanello Hospital)
Dr. Albert specializes in the fitting of contact lenses for keratoconus, post-transplant, post-trauma, and pediatric lenses, as well as orthokeratology. His expertise guarantees cutting-edge solutions and personalized care for each patient.
He obtained his PhD Visiting Fellow at the Department of Ophthalmology of the University of Pisa (PhD research candidate Visiting Fellow at the ophthalmology department, University of Pisa).
The wide range of specialized contact lenses available
Al Hub Medical CenterThe specialized contact lens clinic offers a wide selection of lenses to meet different visual and anatomical needs. These include:
- Rigid gas-permeable (RGP) lenses: ideal for irregular corneas and high astigmatism, offering excellent visual acuity
- mini-scleral / scleral lenses: larger diameter lenses that rest on the sclera (the white part of the eye) rather than the cornea, creating a liquid chamber that provides comfort and corrects severe corneal irregularities, particularly useful for keratoconus and severe dry eye
- special soft lenses: including those designed for keratoconus and post-transplant/post-refractive surgery eyes
- prosthetic/cosmetic lenses: used for both aesthetic reasons (to hide defects) and functional reasons (to improve vision in eyes with structural alterations).
The application of these lenses is painless, and adaptation is gradual and well-tolerated. Many patients report noticeable visual improvement from the first few applications, especially if the lenses are well-tolerated.
Why choose the HUB Outpatient Clinic for your vision?
Choose the Hub Medical Center for your needs Specialized Contact Lenses It means choosing a center that puts your vision and well-being first. Benefits include:
- advanced technologiesWe use the latest information technologies and cutting-edge diagnostic instruments for precise evaluation and improved lens fitting.
- personalized assistanceWe offer tailor-made care for adults, children and newborns, ensuring solutions suitable for all ages and conditions.
- non-invasive treatmentsContact lenses are an effective, non-surgical solution for many complex vision problems.
- international reference specialistDr. Timothy Albert brings unique global expertise and experience to the HUB Clinic.
- custom lenses: each lens is designed to meet the patient's specific visual needs.
La Specialized Contact Lenses offers hope and concrete solutions to those living with complex vision problems. Don't give up if glasses or standard interventions aren't enough. Hub Medical Center, Dr. Timothy Albert and our cutting-edge technologies are ready to offer you a personalized path to rediscover the pleasure of clear and comfortable vision.
Don't let your vision problems limit your life. Contact the HUB Outpatient Clinic for a specialist consultation in contact lenses.
For appointments with Dr. Timothy Albert, call 0444251922 or book from our website.We're here to take care of your vision.
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