WHAT ARE SCLERAL LENSES?

Scleral lenses are hard contact lenses used to enhance vision in individuals with various corneal disorders. Scleral lenses can improve vision when standard glasses and contact lenses have failed.

Common situations where Scleral Lenses can be successful:

•       Keratoconus

•       Failed corneal surgery to correct nearsightedness, including LASIK and history of Radial Keratotomy (RK) surgery

•       Corneal transplant history

•       Past corneal scarring due to trauma or infection

•       Severe dry eye

•       Other complications of routine eye surgery

Scleral Lens Fitting:

Scleral lenses are highly personalized contact lenses fit on irregular corneas. Scleral lenses completely vault over the corneal surface and land on the sclera. When fit properly, scleral lenses are very comfortable. The average size of a scleral lens ranges from 15mm to 20mm. Depending on the complexity of the fitting, the process can take anywhere from a few weeks to a few months. Here at Lake Travis Eye and Laser Center, we currently fit Visionary Optics (Europa) scleral lenses.