Hybrid How-To: The Hybrid Hitch

Children and athletes are often great candidates for hybrid lenses.

By: Lindsay A. Sicks, OD, FAAO

Contact Lens Spectrum February 2, 2026 Vol 40, Issue January-February 2026

5 Key Takeaways

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Hybrid lenses are ideal for children and athletes, offering excellent vision and comfort due to their GP lens center and soft skirt.
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A 14-year-old male achieved 20/15+1 vision with hybrid lenses after struggling with soft toric lenses due to poor stability.
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Improper lens care led to indentations on the hybrid lenses, highlighting the importance of proper solution use and lens storage.
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Intermittent redness in the patient was linked to hand soap residue, prompting recommendations for different soap and rinsing methods.
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The patient was advised to inspect lenses before use and consider a backup pair, emphasizing the 6-month replacement schedule.

Lindsay A. Sicks, OD, FAAO

Bio: Lindsay A. Sicks, OD, FAAO is an optometrist whose clinical writing focuses on contact lens care and specialty lens fitting. In Contact Lens Spectrum, she has discussed hybrid contact lenses for children and athletes, including their use in patients with astigmatism and patients who have difficulty achieving stable vision with soft toric lens designs. Her article work emphasizes practical clinical management of hybrid lens wear, including lens fit assessment, visual outcomes, replacement issues, and patient education on proper solution use and lens storage.

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