Understanding Scleral Contact Lenses and How They Can Benefit You

Contact lenses offer a convenient and effective way to correct vision, but not everyone can wear traditional contacts. If you have corneal irregularities, scleral lenses may be a better option for your eyes. Our optometrist at Arena Eye Care Optometry in Sacramento, CA, can examine your eyes and help you decide if scleral contact lenses are correct for your visual needs. Continue reading to learn about scleral lenses and how they can help improve your vision.

Scleral Contact Lenses

What Are Scleral Contact Lenses?

Scleral contacts are larger and more rigid than traditional contact lenses. While standard contacts rest on your cornea, scleral contacts rest on the white part of your eye, known as the sclera. These lenses are gas-permeable, which allows more oxygen to reach your cornea than soft contact lenses. They can give you better vision and a more stable fit than traditional lenses if you have corneal irregularities or severe refractive vision errors. Since scleral lenses don’t touch the cornea, they tend to be very comfortable.

Uses for Scleral Contacts

Scleral lenses are typically a good option for people with irregular corneas, such as those suffering from keratoconus or poor vision after refractive surgery. Typically, those patients had LASIK, PRK or RK in the 1980’s and 1990’s. You may also be a good candidate for these lenses if you have hard-to-fit eyes or dry eye syndrome. Scleral contact lenses can correct your nearsightedness, farsightedness, astigmatism, or presbyopia. Our optometrist can thoroughly evaluate your eyes and vision to determine if scleral lenses are the best choice for correcting your vision.

Benefits of Scleral Lenses

These lenses make wearing contacts possible for people with corneal irregularities, dry eye, and other eye conditions. You may find them more comfortable to wear than traditional soft lenses, and they commonly result in better vision for people with complicated corneas. Scleral lenses are also more durable since they are rigid gas-permeable lenses instead of soft ones. Their design allows the cornea to be nourished since they do not rest directly on it and essentially bathe the cornea in really high quality solution. Scleral contact lenses may also help lower the risk of corneal damage.

Caring for Scleral Contact Lenses

You must keep these lenses clean to avoid introducing bacteria or debris into your eyes. Due to the way scleral lenses interact with the eye, we have a very specific regimen of products to use to maintain your lenses and keep your eyes safe. Keep in mind that you should never wear scleral lenses while you sleep. Wearing your scleral contacts while sleeping can lead to eye damage.

Schedule an Eye Exam in Sacramento, CA, to Determine if Scleral Lenses Are Correct for You

Scleral contact lenses offer a more comfortable alternative to standard contacts for people suffering from irregular corneas and dry eye syndrome, so contact Arena Eye Care Optometry in Sacramento, CA, to determine if these lenses are the best choice for your visual needs and lifestyle. Call us and schedule an appointment with our optometrists Dr. Krister L. Holmberg or Dr. Shephali Patel at (916) 419-8167 to experience clearer vision with scleral contact lenses.

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