Scleral Lenses for Unique Eye Conditions in Stony Plain

Finding the right contact lenses can be challenging for people with specific eye conditions such as keratoconus or severe corneal abnormalities.

Luckily, we’re skilled in providing specialty contacts for hard-to-fit eyes — custom-made scleral lenses that offer comfort and clear vision, even in the most complex cases.

What Are Scleral Contact Lenses?

Scleral lenses are larger in diameter than standard contact lenses, providing several benefits. Their unique design creates a tear-filled vault over the cornea, which helps manage severe dry eye conditions and ensures that irregular corneas are completely covered, providing a smooth optical surface.

People who cannot wear regular contacts due to irregularly shaped corneas can enjoy clearer, more comfortable vision.

Who Benefits from Scleral Lenses?

Scleral lenses are particularly beneficial for individuals with eye conditions such as:

• Keratoconus, a condition where the cornea thins and bulges into a cone-like shape.
• Corneal transplants
• Refractive surgeries like LASIK, which can alter the cornea's shape
• Patients suffering from severe dry eye syndrome
• High prescription

Why Choose Scleral Lenses?

• Unique Design: Scleral lenses rest on the sclera and create a tear-filled vault over the cornea, offering superior comfort, especially for sensitive eyes or irregular corneas.
• Enhanced Visual Clarity: They provide consistent refractive surface coverage, ideal for individuals with keratoconus, post-surgical corneal irregularities, or severe astigmatism.
• Ideal for Dry Eye: The design helps manage severe dry eye by maintaining a hydrating environment, reducing discomfort and dryness.
• Custom Fit: Scleral lenses are custom-made for each eye shape, ensuring a precise and comfortable fit.
• Improved Lens Stability: Their larger size makes them more stable and less likely to dislodge from the eye, offering convenience and peace of mind.

Precision Fitting for Scleral Lenses at I-Care Family Vision & Eye Care

At I-Care Family Vision & Eye Care, we ensure the precise fitting process for scleral lenses.

The process involves detailed eye surface measurements using advanced corneal imaging technology. Our experienced optometrist then uses this data to design lenses custom-fitted to the individual contours of each patient's eyes, ensuring optimal comfort and vision correction.