Tailored design for optimal comfort and clear vision.

Sits over the cornea to reduce irritation and provide a new optical surface.

Maintains hydration, protects against dryness, improves visual clarity.

Offers superior stability, better peripheral vision, increased comfort, protection from the elements, and extended wear comfort.

Scleral lenses are custom-made to match the precise shape of your eye. Using advanced imaging and mapping, the lens is crafted to the unique contours of your cornea and sclera. This tailored fit ensures optimal lens alignment, resulting in maximum comfort and superior clarity of vision for the wearer. In practice, this means fewer issues with lenses shifting or causing pressure points, since the lens conforms closely to your eye’s anatomy. The precise customization not only enhances comfort but also helps deliver sharper vision than one-size-fits-all contacts, particularly important for complex prescriptions or corneal irregularities.

Unlike regular contacts that sit on the cornea, scleral lenses are designed to vault over the cornea entirely and rest on the less sensitive sclera. Because the lens doesn’t touch the corneal surface, it avoids aggravating any irregular or sensitive areas on the cornea. This greatly reduces irritation and light sensitivity that some people experience with standard lenses. By minimizing direct contact with the cornea, scleral lenses provide enhanced comfort even for those with conditions like keratoconus or corneal scarring. The vaulting design also creates a consistent optical surface, contributing to more stable and clear vision since the uneven corneal shape is effectively bypassed.

One of the hallmark benefits of scleral lenses is the liquid reservoir that sits between the back of the lens and the cornea. Before inserting a scleral lens, it is filled with sterile saline solution. When the lens is on the eye, this fluid layer forms a continuous cushion of moisture over the cornea. The result is that the eye’s surface stays hydrated throughout the day, which protects against dryness and discomfort. This is especially advantageous for individuals with severe dry eye syndrome, patients with conditions such as sjorgens and lupus, and those with damaged corneas. Additionally, the fluid cushion can aid in healing or protecting a damaged cornea by providing constant lubrication and a smooth refractive surface. 

Scleral lenses are noticeably larger than standard soft or gas-permeable contacts, often spanning 15 to 20+ millimeters in diameter (versus ~9-14 mm for regular lenses). This larger size serves a purpose: it anchors the lens more securely on the eye. The broad diameter distributes pressure evenly and prevents the lens from moving around or popping out easily. Thanks to this design, scleral lenses offer greater stability, remaining centered over the cornea even during blinking or quick eye movements. For patients with irregular corneas, this stability helps maintain a consistently clear optical pathway, reducing visual distortions. Moreover, the combination of stability and the continuous hydration from the fluid reservoir means many users can comfortably wear scleral lenses for extended periods. Scleral lenses are designed for longer wear times, with many patients finding they can wear them all day without discomfort. The enhanced stability and moisture also make them ideal for athletes, first responders, pilots and others that want to maintain an active lifestyle or need reliable vision correction throughout their workday.

A condition that causes the cornea to thin and become irregularly shaped. The vaulting design of scleral lenses helps create a smooth optical surface, improving vision noticeably.

Whether due to trauma, surgery, or conditions such as corneal dystrophy, patients with irregular corneas often benefit significantly from the custom‐fit of scleral lenses.

For individuals who struggle with chronic dryness, the tear reservoir provided by scleral lenses not only hydrates the eyes but also ensures that vision remains clear and comfortable over a long period of wear.

The inherent stability of scleral lenses means that they can correct residual astigmatism more effectively compared to other types of lenses that shift on the eye.

Scleral lenses vault above the cornea, landing on the sclera, whereas GP lenses sit directly on the corneal surface. This difference is key for patients with corneal sensitivities or irregularities, as scleral lenses reduce direct contact with the sensitive corneal tissue.

Because GP lenses can shift with each blink, patients might experience fluctuating vision. Scleral lenses, due to their robust design and secure seating, provide a consistently centered lens that improves visual stability throughout the day.

Scleral lenses offer an extra barrier against dust, smoke, and other environmental irritants. This is particularly valuable for those who suffer from dry eye or have sensitive ocular surfaces, as it helps reduce irritation and discomfort.

While both types of lenses might require an adjustment period, scleral lenses often need a bit more time initially due to their larger size. However, patients who overcome this early phase frequently report significantly enhanced comfort and stability compared to GP lenses.

When patients compare their experiences with GP lenses versus scleral lenses, many praise the latter for being as comfortable as soft lenses yet superior in vision stability and the protection they offer the corneal surface. Clearly, for patients with specific eye conditions, these advantages can tip the scale in favor of scleral lenses.