Specialty contact lenses are contacts that are custom designed and fabricated specifically for you based on your refractive error such as astigmatism, myopia, presbyopia, and eye conditions such as keratoconus, dry eye, and post Lasik complications. Examples of specialty contacts are gas permeable lenses, hybrid lenses, ortho-k lenses, and scleral lenses.

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Scleral Lenses

Scleral lenses are large-diameter lenses made in a breathable material (gas permeable lens material) designed to vault over the cornea and provide a smooth surface for the eyes to see.

BELOW ARE SOME OF THE CONDITIONS THAT SCLERAL LENSES CAN HELP WITH:

Keratoconus

Keratoconus is an eye condition where the eye's clear front surface (the cornea) becomes thin and steepen over time. 

It is a progressive condition that gets worse over time. As the condition worsens, patients may experience blurred vision, double vision, and may even develop complications such as scarring or hydrops. 

Also, as the condition worsens, it is harder to wear glasses and soft contact lenses as the cornea becomes more irregular. 

Give us a call to schedule an appointment, and we can recommend treatment options specific to you.

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Refractive Surgery

If you’ve had RK, Lasik, PRK, and other refractive surgery forms, specialty contact lenses may be for you.

If you’ve developed visual deterioration due to irregular astigmatisms, such as fluctuating vision, glare, or ghosting around images after refractive surgery and traditional glasses are not helping you, scleral lenses may be ideal for you. 

Give us a call so we can evaluate and make the appropriate recommendation for your situation.

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Dry Eye

Dye eye is one most debilitating eye conditions that can affect the quality of life. Dry eye is usually caused by insufficient lubrication and moisture or a reduction in tear film quality.

Some conditions cause dry eyes, such as Sjogren’s syndrome, graft vs. host disease, and Stevens-Johnson syndrome. 

Meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD)  is another cause of dry eye. 86% of dry eye is due to MGD. If you have tried other traditional treatments in the past without success, scleral lenses may be an option for you.

Since scleral lenses is a large-diameter contact lens that vaults over the cornea and rests on the white part of the eye (sclera), the lens is filled with a non-preservative solution, and it continuously bathes the cornea giving you comfort.

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Corneal Scarring

Cornea scarring from previous corneal ulcers, post-refractive surgery, or other traumatic events can lead to reduced vision. Depending on the location and the extent of the scarring, traditional eyes or soft contact lenses may not be adequate to provide the best visual outcome.