Scleral Contact Lenses Specialist

Scleral Contact Lenses Q & A

What are scleral contact lenses?

Scleral contact lenses rest on the white part of your eye, also known as the sclera. They’re larger than standard contact lenses and “vault” over the entire surface of your cornea. The design maintains a layer of fluid between the back of your lens and your cornea, which keeps your eyes hydrated.

Scleral lenses are less likely to become loose or fall out than standard contact lenses. They’re an option for many people who are unable to wear regular contact lenses. If you have “hard-to-fit” eyes, scleral lenses may still fit comfortably.

The optometrists at Gold Canyon Eye Center recommend scleral lenses to people with irregular corneas, as well as people who have:

• Severe dry eyes caused by Sjogren's syndrome, graft-versus-host disease (GvHD) and Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS)

• High refractive error or astigmatism

• Keratoconus

• Cornea transplants

• Radial Keratotomy (RK)

Even if you don’t have a diagnosed eye condition, scleral contact lenses may help. Ask your eye doctor if scleral lenses may be right for you.