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Scleral Lenses: Treatment for Irregular Corneas
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Keratoconus
Your #1 Scleral contact lenses Fitters in ri
At the OPTX RI, scleral contact lenses are among our top specialties.
For conditions ranging from dry eye syndrome and chemical burns to Stevens-Johnson Syndrome and corneal transplant recovery, scleral lenses can help achieve both comfort and vision improvement while few other treatments can.
However, while scleral lenses are among our go-to tools for vision correction—and while many of our existing patients praise the results they provide—we have found that many new patients in RI are not familiar with what scleral lenses even are.
Have you been told that you aren’t a good candidate for contact lenses because of the shape of your cornea or because your eyes are too dry? It can be disappointing to learn that you won’t be able to wear contacts for vision correction. However, you might consider talking with another Optometrist for a second opinion. Scleral lenses are a great option that might work for your eyes.
However, while scleral lenses are among our go-to tools for vision correction—and while many of our existing patients praise the results they provide—we have found that many new patients in RI are not familiar with what scleral lenses even are.
Have you been told that you aren’t a good candidate for contact lenses because of the shape of your cornea or because your eyes are too dry? It can be disappointing to learn that you won’t be able to wear contacts for vision correction. However, you might consider talking with another Optometrist for a second opinion. Scleral lenses are a great option that might work for your eyes.
What are Scleral Lenses?
These contact lenses are designed with a larger diameter. They are gas permeable lenses that cover the entire surface of the cornea. Because of the design of the lenses, they rest on the sclera of the eye, which is the white area around the iris and allows for improved comfort.
The benefit of this design is that the scleral lenses can create a smooth optical surface, even when you have an irregular cornea. This smooth surface is an effective way to correct vision issues related to eye diseases such as keratoconus, as well as other corneal irregularities.
The benefit of this design is that the scleral lenses can create a smooth optical surface, even when you have an irregular cornea. This smooth surface is an effective way to correct vision issues related to eye diseases such as keratoconus, as well as other corneal irregularities.
BENEFITS OF SCLERAL LENSES
When compared to other types of contact lenses, there are several advantages to using scleral lenses. It is always best to talk with an experienced Optometrist to get recommendations for your individual situation.
If your eye doctor tells you that scleral lenses are right for you, some of the benefits that you can expect are:
• Improved durability
• Reduced risk of complications
• Easier to use
• Better vision
Since the scleral lenses are bigger in size, many people find that the lenses stay on the eye better. You don’t need to worry about the contact lens accidentally falling out of the eye. Since they are more stable within the eye, these contact lenses offer better comfort compared to other options.
Do you have irregularly shaped corneas, dry eyes, or sensitive eyes?
Talk with us about the benefits of scleral contact lenses for your vision correction. Many patients with hard-to-fit eyes have experienced great success by using scleral lenses.
To understand how scleral lenses work and why they are so beneficial, let’s look at their use to treat a specific condition. Keratoconus is a condition in which the cornea thins and bulges outward.
If you have keratoconus, the condition will cause your cornea to lose its usual round shape, instead of developing into a more cone-like shape. This cone shape causes the light to irregularly enter the eye, making it difficult for it to focus correctly on the retina.
The ultimate result of keratoconus is distorted vision, ultimately to the point where the eye can no longer focus properly without the aid of eyeglasses or contact lenses.
The problem with using contact lenses to correct keratoconus is the way the condition changes the shape of your cornea.
It is challenging to fit standard contact lenses to match the cone-shaped bulge that keratoconus creates. Furthermore, since keratoconus patients often experience ongoing changes to the shape of the cornea, there is no guarantee that a contact lens will still fit in a month or several months.
If your eye doctor tells you that scleral lenses are right for you, some of the benefits that you can expect are:
• Improved durability
• Reduced risk of complications
• Easier to use
• Better vision
Since the scleral lenses are bigger in size, many people find that the lenses stay on the eye better. You don’t need to worry about the contact lens accidentally falling out of the eye. Since they are more stable within the eye, these contact lenses offer better comfort compared to other options.
Do you have irregularly shaped corneas, dry eyes, or sensitive eyes?
Talk with us about the benefits of scleral contact lenses for your vision correction. Many patients with hard-to-fit eyes have experienced great success by using scleral lenses.
To understand how scleral lenses work and why they are so beneficial, let’s look at their use to treat a specific condition. Keratoconus is a condition in which the cornea thins and bulges outward.
If you have keratoconus, the condition will cause your cornea to lose its usual round shape, instead of developing into a more cone-like shape. This cone shape causes the light to irregularly enter the eye, making it difficult for it to focus correctly on the retina.
The ultimate result of keratoconus is distorted vision, ultimately to the point where the eye can no longer focus properly without the aid of eyeglasses or contact lenses.
The problem with using contact lenses to correct keratoconus is the way the condition changes the shape of your cornea.
It is challenging to fit standard contact lenses to match the cone-shaped bulge that keratoconus creates. Furthermore, since keratoconus patients often experience ongoing changes to the shape of the cornea, there is no guarantee that a contact lens will still fit in a month or several months.
HOW SCLERAL LENSES WORK?
Scleral lenses are effective for correcting vision in persons with keratoconus because they do not require the close surface-matching fit of standard contact lenses.
In fact, scleral lenses do not sit on the corneal surface at all. Instead, they sit on the white of the eye—known more technically as the sclera—and then vault over the entire cornea. This vault, chamber, or reservoir is filled with a pure, preservative-free saline solution, which serves two basic functions:
1) to keep the eye hydrated and healthy, and
2) to compensate for any irregularities in the shape of the corneal surface.
For a condition like keratoconus, which impairs vision because of irregularities in corneal shape, scleral lenses are extremely beneficial.
Not only can these lenses allow a keratoconus patient to see clearly without the need for glasses, but they are also more comfortable than standard contact lenses.
Some patients hate contact lenses because they dislike the sensation of having something sitting on their corneas. Scleral lenses solve this problem.
Obviously, these benefits extend to conditions other than keratoconus, from other problems with a blurry or distorted vision to recovery from eye injuries or surgeries.
For patients in the latter situation, the protective and hydrating characteristics of scleral lens design are excellent for keeping the ocular surface safe and fostering faster healing.
Candidates for Scleral LensesThe following eye conditions can be treated with scleral lenses:
• Keratoconus
• Corneal Graft (Post-Keratoplasty)
• Post-Lasik Ectasia
• Post-RK (Radial Keratotomy Refractive Surgery)
• High Myopia and Astigmatism
• Dry Eye Syndrome
• Sjogren’s Syndrome
• Graft Versus Host Disease
Come into our Johnston Office for an eye exam and scleral lens fitting.
We are located at 1277 Hartford Ave, Johnston, RI 02919
Are you curious to learn whether scleral lenses might be a workable solution to your eye condition or vision problem?
Whether you are struggling with keratoconus, working through injury recovery, or dealing with another eye condition, there is a good chance scleral lenses might help.
Schedule a consultation at OPTX RI to find the answers you need.
In fact, scleral lenses do not sit on the corneal surface at all. Instead, they sit on the white of the eye—known more technically as the sclera—and then vault over the entire cornea. This vault, chamber, or reservoir is filled with a pure, preservative-free saline solution, which serves two basic functions:
1) to keep the eye hydrated and healthy, and
2) to compensate for any irregularities in the shape of the corneal surface.
For a condition like keratoconus, which impairs vision because of irregularities in corneal shape, scleral lenses are extremely beneficial.
Not only can these lenses allow a keratoconus patient to see clearly without the need for glasses, but they are also more comfortable than standard contact lenses.
Some patients hate contact lenses because they dislike the sensation of having something sitting on their corneas. Scleral lenses solve this problem.
Obviously, these benefits extend to conditions other than keratoconus, from other problems with a blurry or distorted vision to recovery from eye injuries or surgeries.
For patients in the latter situation, the protective and hydrating characteristics of scleral lens design are excellent for keeping the ocular surface safe and fostering faster healing.
Candidates for Scleral LensesThe following eye conditions can be treated with scleral lenses:
• Keratoconus
• Corneal Graft (Post-Keratoplasty)
• Post-Lasik Ectasia
• Post-RK (Radial Keratotomy Refractive Surgery)
• High Myopia and Astigmatism
• Dry Eye Syndrome
• Sjogren’s Syndrome
• Graft Versus Host Disease
Come into our Johnston Office for an eye exam and scleral lens fitting.
We are located at 1277 Hartford Ave, Johnston, RI 02919
Are you curious to learn whether scleral lenses might be a workable solution to your eye condition or vision problem?
Whether you are struggling with keratoconus, working through injury recovery, or dealing with another eye condition, there is a good chance scleral lenses might help.
Schedule a consultation at OPTX RI to find the answers you need.
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