During your scleral lens fitting, Dr. Adeleke will evaluate your eye health, take detailed measurements of your eyes, and determine the best lens design for your needs. Trial lenses may be used to assess your vision, comfort, and fit before your custom lenses are ordered. You'll also learn how to insert, remove, clean, and care for your lenses. Follow-up appointments help ensure your lenses fit properly and provide clear, comfortable vision.
Yes! Many patients find scleral lenses comfortable, even if they've struggled with traditional contact lenses. Unlike regular contacts that rest directly on the cornea, scleral lenses vault over it and rest on the white part of the eye. The fluid reservoir beneath the lens can also provide relief for certain patients with severe dry eye. It may take some time to adjust, but a personalized fitting helps ensure the best possible comfort and vision.
Scleral lenses are larger than traditional contact lenses and are designed to vault over the cornea rather than rest directly on it. The space beneath the lens is filled with preservative-free saline, creating a smooth optical surface that can improve vision and help keep the cornea moist. This makes scleral lenses particularly helpful for patients with keratoconus, severe dry eye, or irregular corneas who may have difficulty wearing standard contacts.
Scleral lenses may be a good option if you have keratoconus, severe dry eye, irregular corneas, or vision problems following LASIK or other eye surgeries. They may also help if traditional contact lenses haven't provided the comfort or clarity you need. Dr. Adeleke will evaluate your eye health, prescription, and corneal shape to determine whether scleral lenses are right for you.
