Are scleral lenses comfortable?

Scleral contact lenses are usually more comfortable to wear than smaller RGP contact lenses . The cornea is filled with thousands of nerve fibers that make it very sensitive to the environment. Because it is so sensitive, most people can feel a regular contact lens as it moves around on the eye.

What are scleral contact lenses?

At Weston Contact Lens Institute, we offer the type of specialty lens design that can deliver noticeable improvements in both vision and comfort for patients with any condition. Specifically, we focus on scleral lenses, large diameter gas permeable contact lenses that sit on the sclera (the white part of the eye) rather than on the cornea itself.

What are special effect scleral contacts?

Special-Effect Scleral Contacts. Sometimes the term scleral lenses (or sclera lenses) also is used to describe special-effect contact lenses that dramatically alter the appearance of the wearer’s eyes.

Can you wear scleral lenses with keratoconus?

Scleral Contact Lenses For Keratoconus. Many optometrists and ophthalmologists recommend scleral contact lenses for a variety of hard-to-fit eyes, including eyes with keratoconus. In cases of early keratoconus, a standard GP lens may be used.

What are the complications of scleral lens wear?

A significant number of patients wearing scleral lenses will experience problems with the fit of the landing zone on the sclera/conjunctiva where there is excessive edge lift or conjunctival blood vessel blanching , indicating a lens that is fit too loose or too tight, respectively.

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Frequently Asked Questions
Are scleral lenses comfortable?
Scleral contact lenses are usually more comfortable to wear than smaller RGP contact lenses . The cornea is filled with thousands of nerve fibers that make it very sensitive to the environment. Because it is so sensitive, most people can feel a regular contact lens as it moves around on the eye.
What are scleral contact lenses?
At Weston Contact Lens Institute, we offer the type of specialty lens design that can deliver noticeable improvements in both vision and comfort for patients with any condition. Specifically, we focus on scleral lenses, large diameter gas permeable contact lenses that sit on the sclera (the white part of the eye) rather than on the cornea itself.
What are special effect scleral contacts?
Special-Effect Scleral Contacts. Sometimes the term scleral lenses (or sclera lenses) also is used to describe special-effect contact lenses that dramatically alter the appearance of the wearer’s eyes.
Can you wear scleral lenses with keratoconus?
Scleral Contact Lenses For Keratoconus. Many optometrists and ophthalmologists recommend scleral contact lenses for a variety of hard-to-fit eyes, including eyes with keratoconus. In cases of early keratoconus, a standard GP lens may be used.
What are the complications of scleral lens wear?
A significant number of patients wearing scleral lenses will experience problems with the fit of the landing zone on the sclera/conjunctiva where there is excessive edge lift or conjunctival blood vessel blanching , indicating a lens that is fit too loose or too tight, respectively.

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