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Scleral Lenses

Restore Vision Quality with Modern Scleral Lens Technology

Imagine seeing the world in sharp, stable clarity again — especially for patients who struggle to achieve clear vision with conventional correction.
Scleral lenses are a breakthrough in modern eye care, designed to deliver exceptional vision, lasting comfort, and continuous hydration for sensitive or irregular eyes. Unlike traditional lenses, they gently vault over the cornea and rest on the white part of the eye, creating a smooth optical surface and a protective fluid cushion beneath the lens.
The result? Clearer vision, greater comfort, and a transformative wearing experience from morning to night.
Scleral Lenses
Close-up of two eyes (blue left, brown right) with accompanying cornea diagrams comparing normal vs. keratoconus anatomy.

A New Era of Precision Fitting

Scleral lenses have transformed remarkably over the years, evolving into one of the most sophisticated and customized vision correction solutions in modern eye care.
In their early days, scleral lens fitting was a far more complex and less precise process, often involving physical eye impressions and heavy glass materials before transitioning to older rigid lens designs that offered limited comfort and oxygen permeability.
Today, modern scleral lens technology integrates advanced imaging, digital eye mapping, and highly customized lens engineering to deliver an exceptional level of precision, comfort, and visual performance. By capturing the unique contours of each eye in extraordinary detail, lenses can now be tailored specifically to an individual’s ocular profile.
Combined with innovations such as computerized fitting systems, scleral profilometry, 3D free-form manufacturing, high oxygen-permeable materials, and advanced surface coatings, modern scleral lenses provide clearer vision, enhanced safety, and outstanding all-day comfort — even for patients with the most complex eye conditions.
Every eye has a unique shape, and even the smallest detail can influence comfort, vision quality, and long-term lens performance.
That is why we utilize sophisticated diagnostic technology to analyze not only the cornea, but also the sclera and surrounding ocular surface in exceptional detail. This allows us to design lenses that align more naturally with your eyes for improved comfort, stability, and visual clarity.
Our Advanced Technology Includes
Anterior Segment OCT (Optical Coherence Tomography)
High-resolution cross-sectional imaging that allows us to evaluate lens clearance, corneal vaulting, and overall lens positioning with remarkable precision
Corneal & Scleral Profiling
Detailed mapping of the cornea and sclera to better understand the true shape and contour of your eye for a more customized fit.
Scheimpflug Imaging (Pentacam)
Advanced 3D imaging technology that analyzes the front surface of the eye, including corneal shape, elevation, and anterior segment structure.
Corneo-Scleral Fringe Profiling
Helps optimize how the lens aligns at the edge transition zone, improving comfort and reducing unwanted pressure on the ocular surface.
Computerized Lens Design Systems
Digital design platforms allow highly personalized lens parameters tailored specifically to your unique ocular profile.
3D Free-Form Lathing
Ultra-precise lens production technology capable of creating highly customized scleral lens geometries with exceptional accuracy.
Advanced Lens Materials
Our scleral lenses are made with advanced gas-permeable materials that allow significantly more oxygen transmission to support corneal health during lens wear
Plasma / Hydra-PEG Coatings
Specialized surface treatments improve lens wettability, reduce deposits, and enhance comfort for patients prone to dryness or lens fogging

Who Are Scleral Lenses For?

Scleral lenses are often recommended when glasses or regular contact lenses cannot provide good vision or comfort.

Common Indications

  • Dry Eyes
  • Irregular corneas
  • Dry Eyes
  • Post-LASIK or other refractive surgery complications
  • Corneal Grafts / Corneal Transplant
  • Corneal scars or trauma
  • Pellucid marginal degeneration (PMD)
  • Post-refractive surgery patients experiencing unstable or reduced quality of vision
  • Complex Prescriptions, including irregular or high astigmatism, high myopia, or hyperopia
  • Distorted, fluctuating, or poor-quality vision

Visual Disturbances

Scleral lenses are especially beneficial for patients experiencing:
  • Halos around lights
  • Night glare while driving
  • Starbursts and light streaking
  • Ghosting or double images
  • Fluctuating or distorted vision
These symptoms are commonly seen in eyes with irregular or distorted corneas, including after refractive surgery. By creating a smooth optical surface, scleral lenses can significantly improve visual clarity and reduce these disturbances.

Ocular Surface Conditions

  • Severe dry eye
  • Stevens–Johnson Syndrome
  • Ocular Cicatricial Pemphigoid
  • Salzmann’s Nodular Degeneration
  • Terrien’s Marginal Degeneration
For many patients with these conditions, scleral lenses can be life-changing, restoring functional vision and comfort.

Why Choose Scleral Lenses?

1. Superior Vision Quality

The fluid layer beneath the lens smooths out irregularities on the eye, delivering sharp, high-contrast vision and alleviating issues like halos, glare, and ghosting.

2. Exceptional Comfort

  • No “dry, gritty” feeling at the end of the day
  • Minimal lens awareness
  • Continuous hydration of the eye surface

3. Stability & Security

  • Lenses do not dislodge easily
  • Suitable for active lifestyles, including sports
  • Dust and environmental irritants are less of an issue

4. Health Benefits

  • Protects the cornea from external exposure
  • Reduces redness (hyperemia) and light sensitivity (photophobia)
  • Particularly beneficial for post-surgical and compromised corneas

5. Durable & Long-Lasting

  • Highly durable materials
  • Longer replacement cycle compared to regular contact lenses
Color-coded corneal topography map of an advanced keratoconic eye; central red area with cooler blue outer zones, showing scleral lens management.

What to Expect During Fitting

Scleral lens fitting is a specialized and customized process.
  • Comprehensive eye assessment
  • Detailed imaging and measurements
  • Trial lens fitting and evaluation
  • Fine-tuning for optimal comfort and vision
  • Training on lens insertion, removal, and care
Multiple visits may be required to achieve the perfect fit, but the result is a lens designed specifically for you.

A Life-Changing Solution

For patients who have been told “nothing more can be done,” scleral lenses often provide a new level of vision and comfort.
If you are experiencing:
  • Blurry, distorted, or fluctuating vision
  • Halos, glare, or poor night vision
  • Contact lens intolerance
  • Chronic dry eye
  • Post-refractive surgery visual issues
Scleral lenses may be the solution you have been looking for.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Yes. Despite being larger than regular contact lenses, scleral lenses are often more comfortable. They rest on the less sensitive white part of the eye and maintain a cushion of fluid, reducing dryness and irritation.

Most patients report minimal to no awareness after getting used to the lenses. In fact, many find them more comfortable than soft or rigid lenses, especially by the end of the day.

Yes. Scleral lenses are highly beneficial for moderate to severe dry eye. The fluid reservoir beneath the lens keeps the eye continuously hydrated and protected.

Yes. Scleral lenses create a smooth optical surface over the eye, which can significantly reduce halos, glare, starbursts, and ghosting, especially in patients with irregular corneas or after refractive surgery.

Yes. Scleral lenses are an excellent option for patients with post-refractive surgery complications, such as fluctuating vision, glare, or irregular corneal shape.

They require a different technique compared to regular contact lenses, but most patients learn quickly. We provide step-by-step training to ensure you are confident handling your lenses.

Most patients can comfortably wear scleral lenses for 10–14 hours a day, depending on individual eye condition and lens design.

With proper care, scleral lenses typically last 2 years or longer, making them a durable and cost-effective option over time.

Yes. Scleral lenses are stable and do not easily dislodge, making them suitable for sports and active daily use.

Scleral lens fitting is a customized process and may require multiple visits to achieve the best fit and vision. This ensures optimal comfort, eye health, and long-term success.

Yes. When properly fitted and cared for, scleral lenses are safe and effective. Regular follow-up visits are important to monitor eye health.

Ready to Improve Your Vision?

If you’re experiencing poor vision quality, discomfort with contact lenses, or have been told you have limited options, scleral lenses may offer a solution.
Book a Scleral Lens Assessment today and discover if they are right for you.
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