Scleral Lenses

At Opticology Eyecare we specialize in the fitting of Scleral Lenses. These lenses are specifically designed and tailored for your individual eyes. They are called “scleral” lenses because they completely cover the cornea and extend onto the sclera (the white part of the eye that forms the outer wall of the eye). The lenses holds fluid against cornea masking any irregularity and allowing for clearer vision by providing a smooth front surface. For dry eye patients the fluid reservoir may improve comfort. If you have had trouble wearing contact lenses because of an irregular cornea, dry eyes or other problems, scleral lenses may be a good fit for you.

We utilize Scleral lenses for many eye conditions:

Irregular or distorted cornea

• Keratoconus

• Pellucid marginal degeneration

• Keratoglobus

• Terrien’s marginal degeneration

• Salzmann’s nodular degeneration

• Corneal dystrophy
  
  

Ocular surface disease

• Dry eye syndrome

• Ocular graft-versus-host disease (GVHD)

• Sjögren’s syndrome

• Stevens-Johnson syndrome

• Chemical or thermal burns

• Nerve damage

• Herpes simplex

• Shingles

• Corneal exposure
  
  

After surgery

• Cornea transplant

• LASIK

• Photorefractive keratectomy (PRK)

• Radial keratotomy (RK)

• For injury

• For scarring
  
  

We welcome you to schedule a contact lens fitting to discuss your needs and assess whether scleral lenses are right for you.