Scleral Lenses
A Guide To Scleral Lenses
Despite their larger size, the lenses rest on the sclera rather than the sensitive cornea, often making them more comfortable than standard contacts.
A Life-Changing Advantage
- Keratoconus and Irregular Corneas: Help correct vision distortions caused by irregular corneal shapes.
- Severe Dry Eye Syndrome: The fluid-filled chamber provides constant hydration, reducing discomfort and dryness.
- High Prescriptions & Astigmatism: Those with strong prescriptions or high astigmatism can benefit from better vision and stability compared to traditional contact lenses.
- Post-Surgical Vision Correction: Patients recovering from corneal transplants or other surgeries may use scleral lenses to enhance comfort and vision.
Many patients comfortably wear scleral lenses all day. However, proper care and regular check-ups are necessary to ensure long-term eye health.
Our experts specialize in custom scleral lens fittings for your specific eye shape. We ensure optimal vision correction and comfort by designing lenses that fit each patient’s eye shape perfectly.
Become one of the many patients who experience the life-changing benefits of Scleral Lenses with us, at Family Eye Center.
Common Questions About Scleral Lenses
What are scleral lenses?
Scleral lenses are a specialised type of gas-permeable contact lens designed to vault over the cornea and rest on the sclera, the white part of the eye. They create a fluid-filled reservoir that provides continuous hydration to the cornea while enhancing vision.
Are scleral lenses good for dry eye?
Yes. For severe dry eye syndrome, the fluid-filled chamber held against the eye provides constant hydration, which reduces discomfort and dryness throughout the day.
Can scleral lenses help with keratoconus?
Yes. Scleral lenses help correct the vision distortions caused by irregular corneal shapes, which is why they are used for keratoconus and other irregular corneas.
Are scleral lenses uncomfortable because they are larger?
Usually the opposite. Despite their larger size, scleral lenses rest on the sclera rather than on the sensitive cornea, which often makes them more comfortable than standard contact lenses.
Can I wear scleral lenses all day?
Many patients comfortably wear scleral lenses all day. Proper care and regular check-ups are necessary to ensure long-term eye health.
Can I wear scleral lenses after a corneal transplant?
Patients recovering from corneal transplants or other eye surgeries may use scleral lenses to enhance comfort and vision.
I have been told I am hard to fit. Can you still help?
That is exactly what this service is for. We specialise in custom scleral lens fittings designed around your specific eye shape, including high prescriptions and high astigmatism where traditional contact lenses struggle.
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