When standard contact lenses do not provide the vision or comfort you need, a more customized fit may help.
Pacific Eye Care Doctors of Optometry provides scleral contact lens evaluations and fittings for patients with keratoconus, irregular corneas, severe dry eye, and other complex vision needs.
Scleral lenses are larger rigid gas-permeable contact lenses designed to vault over the cornea and rest on the white portion of the eye, called the sclera.
The space between the lens and cornea holds a fluid reservoir. This design can create a smoother optical surface while keeping the cornea covered with fluid during wear.
Scleral lenses may be considered for patients with:
A detailed eye and contact lens evaluation helps determine whether scleral lenses are appropriate for your eyes.
Because scleral lenses vault over the cornea rather than sitting directly on it, they can be useful when the corneal surface is irregular or sensitive.
Their larger design may offer several advantages:
Every eye is different. Careful measurements and follow-up visits are important for achieving an appropriate fit, vision, and wearing experience.
Keratoconus causes the cornea to become thinner and develop an irregular shape. This can lead to blurry or distorted vision, glare, and increased sensitivity to light.
Because scleral lenses vault over the irregular cornea, the fluid and lens surface can help create a more regular optical surface for light entering the eye.
For some patients with keratoconus, this can provide clearer and more stable vision than conventional glasses or contact lenses.
Scleral lenses are filled with a saline solution prior to inserting them, so your eyes are always hydrated and comfortable. This protects against dry eye symptoms such as pain, discomfort, eye redness, and itchiness while providing sharp, clear vision.
Scleral lenses rest on the sclera rather than directly on the sensitive corneal surface. Their larger diameter can also provide greater stability than smaller rigid lenses.
Comfort varies between patients, which is why an individualized fitting is important.
There can be an adjustment period, particularly when learning how to insert, remove, and care for the lenses.
Our team provides instructions and follow-up care to help you become comfortable handling your lenses and wearing them safely.
If conventional contact lenses have not provided the vision or comfort you need, a scleral lens evaluation can help determine whether a customized option may be appropriate.
Pacific Eye Care Doctors of Optometry provides scleral contact lens fittings in Huntington Beach for patients with complex corneal and vision needs. Relieve your discomfort by scheduling a consultation with Dr. Walter Yim and we’ll help you find the best solution for your condition and lifestyle.