Scleral Lenses in Carrollton: How Custom Contacts Restore Vision for Keratoconus & Astigmatism

For patients with keratoconus, irregular astigmatism, or other corneal conditions, standard glasses and soft contact lenses may not always provide the clear, consistent vision they need. At OmniVision Eye Care, we offer specialty contact lens options, including scleral lenses, for patients in Carrollton who need a more customized approach to vision correction.

What Are Scleral Lenses?

Scleral lenses are larger-diameter, rigid gas permeable contact lenses designed to vault over the cornea and rest on the white portion of the eye, known as the sclera. Instead of following the shape of an irregular cornea, the lens creates a smooth optical surface that can improve vision affected by corneal irregularities and astigmatism. Because scleral lenses are individually fitted, they can be an option for patients who have struggled to achieve satisfactory vision with traditional contact lenses.

How Scleral Lenses Help with Keratoconus

Keratoconus causes the cornea to become thinner and develop an irregular, cone-like shape. This can result in distorted or blurry vision that may be difficult to correct with standard glasses or soft contacts.

Scleral lenses vault over the irregular corneal surface rather than resting directly on it. The fluid-filled space between the lens and cornea helps create a smoother refractive surface, which can provide clearer vision for many people with keratoconus.

Can Scleral Lenses Correct Astigmatism?

Astigmatism occurs when the eye's shape causes light to focus unevenly. While traditional toric contact lenses can correct many cases of regular astigmatism, more complex or irregular astigmatism may require a specialty lens. Scleral lenses can help correct regular and irregular astigmatism by providing a stable, smooth optical surface over the cornea.

Scleral lenses may be considered for patients experiencing:

•          Keratoconus

•          Irregular astigmatism

•          Corneal scarring or injuries

•          Vision changes following corneal surgery

•          Difficulty wearing traditional contact lenses

•          Certain cases of severe dry eye

At OmniVision Eye Care, we evaluate patients with several hard-to-fit conditions and offers scleral, gas permeable, hybrid, toric, and other specialty contact lens designs.

How Custom Scleral Lenses Are Fitted for Your Eyes

Scleral contacts are not a one-size-fits-all solution. The shape of the cornea, vision prescription, lens positioning, and overall eye health all need to be considered when selecting and fitting the lens.

Our Carrollton eye doctors evaluate each patient's individual vision needs to determine which contact lens design is most appropriate. A customized fitting can help provide the clarity, stability, and comfort needed for successful everyday wear.

Find Scleral Lenses in Carrollton, TX

If keratoconus, astigmatism, or another corneal condition is making traditional vision correction difficult, schedule a contact lens exam with OmniVision Eye Care to learn whether scleral lenses may be right for you. Contact our office in Carrollton, TX, by calling (972) 939-5367 to book an appointment.