If you’ve struggled with traditional contact lenses due to discomfort, dry eyes, or a complex eye condition, you may be a candidate for scleral contact lenses—a game-changing solution in modern eye care.
What Are Scleral Contact Lenses?
Unlike standard soft or gas-permeable lenses, scleral lenses are large-diameter gas permeable lenses that vault over the cornea and rest on the white part of the eye (the sclera). This unique design creates a fluid-filled chamber between the lens and your cornea, offering both visual clarity and therapeutic benefits.
Who Can Benefit from Scleral Lenses?
Scleral lenses are ideal for individuals with:
● Keratoconus or other irregular corneas
● Severe dry eye syndrome
● Post-surgical complications (e.g., corneal transplants, LASIK)
● High astigmatism
● Corneal scarring or dystrophies
These lenses are often recommended when traditional contacts or glasses can’t provide clear or comfortable vision.
Why Patients Love Scleral Lenses
● Exceptional Comfort: The fluid reservoir keeps the eye hydrated, which can greatly reduce dryness and irritation.
● Stable Vision: Because they don’t move around like smaller lenses, scleral lenses offer consistently sharp vision.
● Custom Fit: Each scleral lens is uniquely designed to fit your individual eye shape, providing a secure and personalized experience.
● Therapeutic Relief: Scleral lenses can help heal and protect compromised corneas while delivering visual correction.
The Fitting Process at Eye Care For You
At Eye Care For You, our optometrists use advanced imaging and diagnostic technology to precisely measure the shape of your eye. This ensures a custom fit for optimal comfort and clarity. We’ll walk you through how to insert, remove, and care for your lenses and schedule follow-ups to make sure everything is working perfectly.
Caring for Your Scleral Lenses
Caring for scleral lenses is simple with the right routine. You’ll use preservative-free saline to fill the lenses and specialized cleaners to keep them debris-free. Our team will provide you with all the tools and instructions you need for safe and effective lens care.
Ready to Try Scleral Lenses?
Whether you’ve been told you’re not a candidate for contacts in the past, or you’re tired of uncomfortable lenses, scleral lenses may be the answer you’ve been looking for. Our team at Eye Care For You is here to help you see comfortably and clearly again.
Schedule a consultation today to find out if scleral contact lenses are right for you!
