Imagine trying to fit into Cinderella's glass slippers and walking around all day in tight shoes. This is how it feels to wear standard contact lenses when your eyes need something different.
If glasses or regular contacts haven’t delivered the clarity or comfort you need, scleral lenses might be your answer. At Complete Vision Care, we focus on fitting custom scleral lenses. These lenses help patients with more complex vision needs. They provide stable, soothing, and clear vision when other options do not work well.
What Are Scleral Lenses?
Scleral lenses are large, gas-permeable contact lenses that rest on the white part of the eye (the sclera), creating a vault over the cornea. This space fills with a fluid reservoir that hydrates the eye all day while also correcting the shape of the cornea for improved vision.
Scleral lenses are the better choice for those with irregular or sensitive eyes when compared to traditional soft or rigid lenses.
Who Benefits Most from Scleral Lenses?
At Complete Vision Care, we recommend scleral lenses for patients who have:
- Keratoconus or other corneal irregularities
- Severe dry eye syndrome
- Post-surgical corneal complications (LASIK, RK)
- Graft-versus-host disease (GVHD)
- High astigmatism or irregular prescriptions
Common Questions About Scleral Lenses
Are they comfortable?
Yes! While they may look larger than regular lenses, their design makes them surprisingly comfortable—many patients feel that they're far more comfortable than standard lenses.
Are they hard to insert or remove?
They do require a bit of finesse, but our optometrists will give you a good run through to ensure that you can insert and remove the scleral lenses before you take them home.
Will I need frequent replacements?
Scleral lenses are durable and typically last longer than soft lenses when cared for properly.
Are they only for people with medical issues?
Not at all! Even patients without diagnosed eye conditions sometimes choose scleral lenses for superior comfort and vision stability.
Experience the Difference at Complete Vision Care
We use state-of-the-art imaging to map your cornea and craft a lens that fits your eye perfectly. If people say your eyes are "hard to fit," or if dry, blurry vision is a problem, scleral lenses might be your best bet. They can give you the clear vision you have been looking out for.
Book a scleral lens consultation at Complete Vision Care—and see what's possible.