If you’ve struggled with blurry vision, dry eyes, or discomfort from traditional contact lenses, scleral lenses might be the solution you’ve been searching for. These advanced lenses vault over the cornea to provide clear, stable vision while creating a protective, moisturizing layer that helps relieve dryness and enhances overall comfort.

What Are Scleral Lenses?

Scleral lenses are large, gas-permeable contact lenses that rest on the white part of your eye (the sclera) instead of sitting directly on the cornea like traditional lenses. They arch over the cornea and create a fluid-filled chamber between the lens and the eye. This unique design offers several key benefits:

• Enhanced comfort for sensitive or irregular corneas
• Stable, clear vision that doesn’t shift with blinking
• Moisture retention, ideal for dry eye sufferers

Scleral lenses come in different sizes and are custom-designed to fit the individual shape of your eye.

Who Can Benefit From Scleral Lenses?

Scleral lenses were initially developed for patients with irregular corneas, but their uses have expanded significantly. They can be a great option for people with:

• Keratoconus and other corneal irregularities
• Post-surgical eyes (e.g., after penetrating keratoplasty)
• Severe dry eye syndrome or ocular surface disease such as Sjögren’s
  syndrome
• High astigmatism that isn’t corrected by soft lenses
• Hard-to-fit eyes that don’t tolerate soft or traditional gas-permeable lenses

Are Scleral Lenses Hard to Get Used To?

They may take a little longer to get used to than soft lenses, but most patients adapt well. Your eye care provider will guide you through insertion, removal, and cleaning. These lenses must be filled with sterile saline beforeinsertion and cleaned thoroughly after each use.
It’s important to follow your optometrist’s or ophthalmologist’s guidance closely during the fitting process, which often involves several visits to fine-tune the fit and vision.

What to Expect During the Scleral Lens Fitting Process

Fitting scleral lenses is a detailed and highly personalized process. At Nexus Eyecare, it begins with a comprehensive assessment of your eye health, corneal and scleralshape, and visual needs. Using advanced imaging and diagnostic tools, we create a custom lens design tailored to your unique eye surface.

The initial fitting appointment often includes trial lenses, real-time evaluations of lens fit and comfort, and vision testing. Multiple follow-up visits may be needed to fine-tune the fit and ensure optimal performance. We also take the time to teach you how to insert, remove, and care for your lenses confidently and safely.

Our dedicated scleral lens fitting clinic is designed to provide hands-on support every step of the way.