Custom Contact Lenses for Hard-to-Fit Eyes
If traditional contact lenses haven’t worked for you or your eyes are too complex for regular correction, scleral contact lenses may be the solution. At American Eye Associates, our eye doctors have extensive experience fitting custom scleral lenses using advanced technology and personalized care.
What Are Scleral Lenses?
Scleral lenses are large, gas-permeable contact lenses that vault over the cornea and rest on the white part of the eye (the sclera). This creates a smooth optical surface and a fluid-filled reservoir that keeps the eye hydrated and protected.
Unlike standard contacts, scleral lenses avoid direct contact with the cornea, making them more comfortable for sensitive or damaged eyes—and offering clearer, more stable vision for patients who haven’t had success with other options.
Who Can Benefit?
Scleral lenses are for patients who need more than a standard lens. You may be a candidate if you have:
- Keratoconus or other corneal ectasias
- Severe dry eye disease or ocular surface damage
- Irregular corneas from LASIK, PRK, or radial keratotomy (RK)
- Post-corneal transplant vision distortion
- Chronic discomfort with soft contact lenses
- Extreme prescriptions or high astigmatism
- Scarring or trauma to the surface of the eye
Our Custom Contact Lens Fitting Process
Scleral lenses are not one-size-fits-all. We use corneal topography and digital imaging to map your eye shape and design lenses specifically to your anatomy.
What to expect:
- Initial Consultation and Testing: We assess your eye health, measure your cornea, and discuss your visual needs
- Digital Imaging and Topography: We use precise scans to map the surface of your eye for a highly customized lens design
- Trial Lens Fitting: You’ll try a diagnostic lens in-office so we can evaluate comfort, stability, and visual clarity
- Lens Customization: Your data creates a custom lens tailored for you
- Final Fitting and Training: Once your lenses arrive, we’ll ensure the perfect fit and teach you how to insert, remove, and care for them
The Benefits of Scleral Lenses
Scleral lenses do more than correct vision; they create comfort, stability, and peace of mind. Here’s why so many patients love them:
- Crisp, clear vision—even for irregular corneas or high prescriptions
- All-day comfort, thanks to their fluid-filled design
- Reduced dryness and irritation, ideal for patients with severe dry eye
- Stable fit that won’t shift or pop out like soft lenses sometimes do
- Long-term eye protection, especially for compromised corneas
- Custom fit based on advanced corneal mapping
- Better quality of life for patients who’ve felt stuck with blurry vision
If you’ve been told “glasses aren’t enough” or “contacts won’t work for your eyes,” scleral lenses may be the solution you’ve been searching for.