What Are Scleral Lenses and Who Can Benefit?

For many people, standard contact lenses provide a convenient and effective solution for vision correction. However, not everyone’s eyes are well-suited to traditional soft or rigid contact lenses. If you’ve struggled with discomfort, poor vision, or conditions that make wearing regular lenses difficult, scleral lenses may be the answer.

What Are Scleral Lenses?

Scleral lenses are large-diameter gas-permeable contact lenses that vault over the cornea and rest on the sclera, the white part of the eye. Unlike standard contacts, which sit directly on the cornea, scleral lenses create a tear-filled reservoir between the lens and the eye. This unique design helps provide sharper vision and improved comfort, especially for individuals with irregular corneas or chronic eye conditions.
 

Who Can Benefit from Scleral Lenses?

Scleral lenses are often recommended for patients with:
 

• Keratoconus or other corneal irregularities

• Severe dry eye disease

• Post-surgical complications (such as after LASIK or corneal transplants)

• High levels of astigmatism or farsightedness

• Contact lens intolerance due to discomfort with traditional lenses

Even individuals without complex eye conditions sometimes choose scleral lenses for the superior clarity and comfort they provide.

The Scleral Lens Fitting Process

Because scleral lenses are custom-made, the fitting process is highly personalized. At Ascent Eye Care, your eye doctor will begin with a comprehensive eye exam to assess your overall vision needs. This helps determine whether scleral lenses are the right option for you.
 

Next, advanced imaging technology is used to map the surface of your cornea and sclera. These precise measurements allow your doctor to design a custom scleral lens that matches the unique shape of your eye. Once your lenses are ready, you’ll receive hands-on training on how to insert, remove, and care for them properly.
 

Follow-up visits may be scheduled to ensure your lenses fit correctly, provide maximum comfort, and deliver the clearest vision possible. This ongoing care helps fine-tune your experience and ensures you get the full benefits of wearing scleral lenses.

Experience Clearer, More Comfortable Vision at Ascent Eye Care

Scleral lenses can be life-changing for patients who have struggled with traditional contact lenses or complex eye conditions. By providing a stable, comfortable fit and sharper vision, they open the door to improved eye health and quality of life.
 

Schedule a comprehensive eye exam at Ascent Eye Care to explore whether scleral lenses can improve your vision and comfort. Visit out office in Salida, Colorado, or call (719) 539-3581 to book an appointment today.