Some people are unable to experience the freedom that contact lenses provide due to specific vision challenges.
Luckily, scleral lenses offer an innovative and effective solution for these complex conditions, making them ideal for people who experience discomfort with standard lenses or need advanced correction for irregular corneas.
At Vision On Park in Murray Hill, we specialize in custom scleral lens fittings to ensure a precise fit tailored to your unique vision needs.
What Are Scleral Lenses?
Scleral lenses are large-diameter contact lenses. Instead of touching the cornea, they vault over it and rest on the sclera or the whites of the eyes. This creates a fluid-filled reservoir between the lens and the cornea.
Compared to regular contact lenses, scleral lenses provide a smoother optical surface. This makes them ideal for people with conditions like keratoconus, irregular corneas, or chronic dry eye.
Conditions Managed by Scleral Lenses
Scleral lenses are for patients with unique eye conditions that traditional contacts or glasses cannot adequately manage. These include:
- Keratoconus: A progressive eye condition where the cornea thins and bulges into a cone shape, distorting vision. Scleral contact lenses offer superior comfort and vision correction by providing a stable area over the irregular cornea. Our keratoconus specialist near you ensures the lenses provide optimal fit and function.
- Irregular Corneas: Whether caused by corneal surgery, injury, or other conditions, irregular corneas can make it difficult to achieve clear vision with standard lenses. Scleral lenses fit more securely and comfortably over these corneas.
- Severe Dry Eyes: Since they contain a saline solution that provides constant hydration, scleral lenses are great contact lenses for dry eyes.
- Post-Surgical Complications: For patients recovering from eye surgery or corneal transplants, scleral lenses help protect the healing cornea while providing clear, stable vision.
Benefits of Scleral Lenses
- Superior Comfort: The design of scleral lenses ensures that they never touch the sensitive corneal surface. The saline-filled reservoir also always keeps the eyes moist.
- Stable Vision: Scleral lenses offer clearer and more stable vision by vaulting over irregular corneas, creating a smooth surface for light to pass through.
- Corneal Protection: They provide a protective layer over the cornea, reducing irritation and preventing further damage to sensitive eyes.
- Durability: These lenses are long-lasting and durable, offering reliable vision correction for a wide range of vision needs.
Find Scleral Lenses Near You
Specialized Fitting Process
During your fitting, our eye doctor will assess your eyes using advanced diagnostic tools. These tools measure the exact size and curvature of your cornea, which allows us to design custom lenses that fit your eyes precisely.
Scleral Lens Insertion
After your fitting, our optometrist will guide you through the process of inserting your scleral lenses. These lenses are larger than regular soft or gas-permeable lenses and can be confusing initially, but they are surprisingly easy to insert once you learn the technique.
Dr. Tejal Rana, O.D. will walk you through step-by-step instructions, ensuring you’re comfortable inserting and wearing your lenses.
Removal & Support
In addition to lens insertion, you will learn how to safely remove your scleral lenses. Proper handling is essential to ensure your lenses last longer and provide the expected vision benefits.
Comprehensive Aftercare and Follow-Up
We don’t just stop at fitting you for scleral lenses. We provide ongoing aftercare to ensure that your lenses remain comfortable and effective. We're always available to answer any questions and perform follow-up assessments to check the health of your eyes and the condition of the lenses.
Book a Consultation Today
If you’re looking for relief from your vision problems and think scleral lenses might be the solution, book a consultation with Vision On Park's contact lens specialist near you in Murray Hill.