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What is a Scleral Lens

A scleral lens is a little larger than a traditional soft contact lens. Scleral lenses rest on the sclera, distributing their weight over a larger area. A Scleral lens vaults over the entire cornea. A scleral lens will usually extend only a couple of millimeters beyond the colored part of the eye.

The History of Scleral Lenses

Scleral contact lenses have been around since the late 1800s when they were made of glass. Early sclerals were often referred to as scleral shells. In the early 1900s polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA), a type of plastic made the manufacturing process easier; however, it was still a cumbersome, hard to reproduce process. In the 1940s scleral lenses fell out of favor with the advent of “hard lenses”, using PMMA, a type of plastic allowed newer manufacturing techniques to be used. This new technology brought better comfort and longer wearing times.

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Benefits of Wearing Scleral Lens

With scleral lenses, you’ll experience superior vision and comfort, even if you have an irregular cornea. Below are some of the benefits of wearing sclerals:

Better Comfort

Our patients report comfort is the number one feature they like about their lenses. During the fitting process, we always survey our patients about how the lenses feel in their eyes. The most common responses are they feel fine or I can’t feel them at all. If a patient does report feeling the lenses we can make changes in the fit to improve the lens comfort.


Improved Vision

Better vision also makes scleral contact lenses a better choice for treating keratoconus and irregular corneas. At The Eye Center at Jackson, our keratoconus specialists use lenses that allow the doctor to fully customize the lens for optimal vision. Since scleral contact lenses move very little on the eye they provide more stable vision than other lenses.


Better Quality of Life

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Virtually all patients with keratoconus see better with contact lenses than with glasses. It is not uncommon for patients to see 20/200 with glasses; however, with scleral contact lenses, their vision may improve to 20/30 or even 20/20. We have seen cases where patients were able to get a better job because they can now see better. Many patients that have not experienced scleral contact lenses are unable to drive because of poor vision. However, with scleral contact lenses they can now see well enough they feel comfortable driving again.

Guess Who Else Has Keratoconus?

Steph Curry, the NBA All-Star point guard for the Golden State Warriors, has been candid about his struggle with keratoconus. Despite enduring distorted vision characteristic of the condition, he recently addressed a shooting slump by adopting contact lenses.

In this video, he shares the profound experience of clarity and focus that came with this treatment. Remarkably, he maintained such a high level of play for an extended period despite the challenges posed by keratoconus.

Why Do Scleral Contact Lenses Provide Better Vision Than Glasses or Traditional Contact Lenses?

A layer of tears sits between the scleral lens and the cornea. This layer of tears fills in the corneal irregularities making a smoother optical surface. By smoothing the optical surface we reduce irregular astigmatism and other optical aberrations, providing better visual acuity.

Why are Scleral Contact Lenses a Better Option for Treating Keratoconus?

From an eye physiology standpoint, both rigid gas permeable lenses and scleral lenses allow the eye to receive sufficient oxygen. In almost all cases; however, scleral contact lenses provide improved comfort and better more stable vision than traditional gas permeable lenses. Scleral contact lenses also provide better visual acuity, durability, and comfort than hybrid lenses such as the Synergeyes lenses. Keratoconus experts now agree scleral contact lenses are the treatment of choice for patients with keratoconus and irregular corneas.

What Are The Advantages Of Wearing Scleral Lenses?

With scleral lenses, you’ll experience consistently clear vision—even if you have an irregular cornea. Here are some of the benefits provided by scleral lenses:

  • Their super-size diameter ensures that they stay centered and stable on your eye, which also prevents them from popping out easily, even if you play sports or lead an active lifestyle.
  • They are made up from high quality, durable materials to last for the long haul.
  • The large size of the lens protects your eyes from debris, dust, and allergens, providing a perfect solution if you suffer from eye allergies.
  • They are composed of highly breathable gas permeable material, which ensures that ample oxygen reaches the eye, leading to healthy eyes and comfortable lens wear.
  • These lenses have a pocket that fills with moisturizing tears. This wet, lubricating cushion leads to a very comfortable wearing experience, as well as healthier eyes.

Ready to say goodbye to all those contact lenses that felt uncomfortable and didn’t give you sharp vision?

Dr. Rajeev Raghu

Rajeev Raghu OD, FAAO


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Who Wears Scleral Lenses?

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Some wear them for increased comfort, while others choose sclerals because specific eye problems prevent them from wearing regular contact lenses or glasses.

Scleral lenses are extremely helpful in managing the following conditions:

Dry Eyes: For people with gritty, itchy and dry eyes, wearing traditional contact lenses are an added irritation. In contrast, the tear reservoir between the back of the scleral lens and the cornea, the front surface of the eye, allows your eyes to remain moist and comfortable all day long. This makes scleral lenses ideal for those with dry eye syndrome.

Hard-to-Fit Eyes: Those with irregularly shaped cornea, whether due to natural causes, an eye condition (i.e. keratoconus), or complications following surgery (such as LASIK), can at times develop vision problems that cannot be corrected using glasses or soft contact lenses. In such cases, scleral lenses provide a more comfortable, secure fit, and sharper vision.

Scleral lenses are particularly useful for managing these eye conditions:

  • Keratoconus
  • Astigmatism
  • Dry Eyes
  • Giant papillary conjunctivitis (GPC)
  • Post-refractive surgery (i.e. LASIK, PRK)
  • Presbyopia

Whatever your case, we welcome you to call Rajeev K. Raghu, OD, FAAO, Diplomate, ABO to discuss your needs and assess whether scleral lenses are a suitable and effective solution for your unique case.

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Scleral lenses tackle three factors simultaneously: they provide vision correction, they protect the eye, and they serve a therapeutic purpose by lubricating the eye. 

By filling the bowl of the lens with unpreserved saline solution prior to inserting it in the eye, you ensure that your eyes are always in a hydrated and comfortable environment. This provides relief from unpleasant dry eye symptoms such as pain, discomfort, eye redness, and itchiness while providing sharp, clear vision.

medical-plus medical-plus Why Do Scleral Lenses Offer Superior Comfort?

Scleral lenses are custom-fit to each person’s unique eye shape, corneal curves, and contours, providing unparalleled comfort. Their size and shape also ensure stability.

To design the lenses, Rajeev K. Raghu, OD, FAAO, Diplomate, ABO will take exact measurements of your cornea through a process called corneal topography. This process ensures that your personal pair of scleral lenses allows the right amount of light in and sits stably on the eye, thus offering superior vision, all-day ocular hydration, and increased comfort. 

If other contact lenses haven't worked for you, don’t despair — you may be a candidate for scleral lenses. Talk to Rajeev K. Raghu, OD, FAAO, Diplomate, ABO to determine your best course of action.

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When it comes to scleral lenses, every insurance company is different. Some cover the eye exams and custom fitting, but not the actual lenses. Others may cover a portion of the cost or 100% of the cost, but only if other treatment methods have been exhausted. It’s important that you consult with your  insurance provider to understand the particulars of your scleral lens coverage.

It is our strong belief that one’s quality of life is profoundly associated with one’s vision. Vision problems, whether due to keratoconus, LASIK, ocular trauma corneal irregularities, or dry eye syndrome, affect all aspects of a patient’s life.

Relieve your discomfort by scheduling a consultation with Rajeev K. Raghu, OD, FAAO, Diplomate, ABO and we’ll help you find the best solution for your condition and lifestyle.

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