At Panorama Optometry, our mission is to help every patient achieve the clearest and most comfortable vision possible. For individuals with complex vision needs, traditional contact lenses or glasses may not always provide the clarity or comfort they need. That’s where scleral contact lenses come in—a game-changer for patients with irregular corneas, severe dry eye, and other unique eye conditions.
These are not the traditional hard contact lenses that you may have heard were uncomfortable and difficult to adapt to.
What Are Scleral Contact Lenses?
Unlike regular contact lenses that rest on the cornea (the clear front surface of your eye), scleral lenses are larger and rest on the white part of the eye, known as the sclera. They vault over the cornea and create a fluid-filled chamber between the lens and your eye. This design offers numerous advantages, especially for people who haven’t found success with standard lenses.
Who Can Benefit?
Scleral lenses are particularly helpful for:
- Keratoconus and other corneal irregularities: They provide a smooth optical surface, greatly improving vision.
- Severe dry eye syndrome: The fluid reservoir offers constant hydration, reducing discomfort.
- Post-surgical eyes: After procedures like corneal transplants or LASIK, scleral lenses can improve both comfort and vision.
- High prescriptions or astigmatism: They can offer crisp, stable vision when glasses or soft lenses fall short.
Why Patients Love Them
Here are just a few reasons our patients at Panorama Optometry are making the switch to scleral lenses:
- Enhanced comfort: Despite their size, many patients find scleral lenses more comfortable than traditional lenses because they don’t touch the sensitive cornea.
- Stable vision: Their custom design ensures that the lens stays centered, minimizing shifting and maximizing clarity.
- Longer wear time: Many users experience longer comfortable wear throughout the day.
- Better protection: The fluid layer helps protect and heal the cornea, especially in dry or damaged eyes.
Personalized Fitting and Ongoing Support
Fitting scleral lenses requires specialized training and equipment, which our team at Panorama Optometry is proud to offer. Each pair is custom-designed for your unique eye shape, ensuring the best possible outcome. We take the time to guide you through the fitting process and provide support every step of the way.
Is a Scleral Lens Right for You?
If you’ve struggled with vision correction or dry eyes, scleral contact lenses may be the solution you’ve been waiting for. Our experienced optometrists are here to evaluate your eye health and determine the best course of action for your visual needs.
“The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes, but in having new eyes.”
— Marcel Proust
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