Scleral and Specialty Contact Lens Services

What Are Scleral Lenses?

A scleral lens covers both the cornea and the sclera, the white part of the eye. The lens itself rests on the sclera, taking the pressure off the more sensitive cornea. Because of this, a scleral lens tends to be more comfortable to wear.

The lens is a rigid, gas permeable lens that offers many advantages over typical, corneal lenses, in addition to the comfort of wear. In addition, because of the size of the lens—extending under the upper and lower lids—a scleral lens will rarely dislocate, leading to stability and keeping the lens centered on the eye.

​Who does a Scleral Lens benefit?

Scleral contact lenses are indicated to improve the vision in patients with corneal irregularities including:

• Keratoconus

• Pellucid Degeneration

• Post-Radial Keratotomy (RK)

• Post LASIK

• Ectasias

• Post Corneal Transplants

• High Astigmatism,

• Corneal Scarring

Treatment with scleral contacts can also provide relief for patients with ocular surface disease. These can include:

• Dry Eye Syndrome

• Ocular Chronic Graft Versus Host Disease (GVHD)

• Sjogren's Syndrome

• Corneal Exposure

• History of Ocular Herpes (Shingles) and AutoImmune disorders (eg. Rheumatoid Arthritis)

Patients with refractive errors may also benefit from a scleral lens.

• Nearsightedness

• Farsightedness

• Astigmatism

• Presbyopia

A scleral lens could provide you with comfort in the contact lens that you have been missing. Schedule an appointment to speak with your optometrist about a scleral lens today!