Experience Clear Comfort With Scleral Lenses for Complex Vision Issues

Some people who choose contact lenses to correct their vision find it difficult to wear regular lenses. Scleral contact lenses are a type of specialty lenses that can help people with various eye conditions. They are made from rigid oxygen-permeable material and are slightly larger than regular soft lenses. The lenses are custom-prescribed to suit the patient’s eyes. You can experience clear comfort with scleral lenses for complex vision issues.
 

Optimal Visual Quality

Scleral contact lenses provide unparalleled visual quality. The rigid material helps to ensure optimal vision.

It is especially ideal for people with:

• High astigmatism
• Keratoconus
• Other eye conditions

Unlike soft lenses that rotate often, causing fluctuating vision, scleral lenses generally provide stable and clear vision. They also help to reduce glare. Vision does not drift or change drastically when the wearer removes the contacts.
 

Comfortable Contact Lenses

Scleral contact lenses can be as comfortable as regular soft lenses when well-prescribed. It is because the large lenses vault over the sensitive part of the eye, resting on the sclera or white part.
 

Smaller contact lenses rest on the sensitive cornea, causing lens discomfort. Scleral lenses maintain saline fluid in the eye, keeping the cornea surface comfortable and hydrated. People who suffer from eye dryness can wear scleral lenses comfortably.
 

Provides Eye Protection

Scleral lenses remain on the eye surface and do not dislodge or eject. They cover the entire cornea, protecting it from atmospheric elements such as:

• Wind
• Dust
• Other irritants

The rigid lenses are ideal for people who work around chemical irritants or dusty conditions. Individuals exposed to eye irritants can experience relief from scleral lenses. The lenses can help protect the corneal surface for people with conditions like inward-turned eyelashes.
 

Stability on the Eye

Scleral lenses are larger than regular RGP lenses. They rest over a larger surface area, which helps to protect against dislodgments. It makes them ideal for active individuals. The lenses have designs that accommodate any irregularity or degree of corneal steepness. Wearers can enjoy sports and other physical activities without worrying that their lenses will eject. They help to ensure consistent great vision while gazing in different directions.
 

Durable Contact Lenses

Scleral lenses are reusable and durable, making them convenient and cost-effective. With good care, they can last longer than soft contact lenses. Some patients with eye conditions or diseases can get insurance coverage for the lenses.
 

Proper fitting and customization are vital to ensure comfort and optimum function. Manufacturers design the lenses to fit precisely over each patient’s unique eye shape, achieving clearance over the sensitive cornea.
 

Scleral lenses have several benefits, but they are not ideal for everyone. Individuals at risk of corneal edema may not be good candidates for scleral lenses. A comprehensive eye assessment is necessary to determine scleral lens suitability.
 

The evaluation process may require multiple visits over several weeks to find the perfect fit. Several types of scleral lenses are available to suit patients’ needs. They provide comfort, stability, and consistent vision.
 

For more on scleral lenses for complex vision issues, visit Elements Optometry. Our office is in Hermosa Beach, California. Call (310) 374-9899 to book an appointment today.
 

Sources:

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7846850/

https://www.aao.org/eyenet/article/update-on-scleral-lenses