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Hybrid How-To: High-Definition Hybrids

By
Lindsay A. Sicks, OD, FAAO
Matthew McGee, OD
September 1, 2026
4 min

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A 25-year-old female patient experienced contact lens discomfort despite using preservative-free artificial tears.
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The patient had a history of retinal detachment and developed refractive antimetropia, affecting her vision.
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Hybrid lenses were discussed as an option, and the patient was informed that prism could be prescribed with spectacles.
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After fitting hybrid lenses, the patient's visual acuity improved to 20/25 OD and 20/20 OS, with reported comfort.
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The case illustrates that patients with anisometropia and antimetropia may benefit from hybrid contact lenses.

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Contact Lens Spectrum

Hybrid How-To: High-Definition Hybrids

by Lindsay A. Sicks, OD, FAAO, Matthew McGee, OD
September 1, 2026

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