Scleral Lens Blog

Blind patient of 20 years sees '20/20' again! I was kindly referred a 67 year old white female patient from Mohave Eye Center for a prosthetic contact lens. This patient suffered a trauma in the left eye 20 years ago (hit with a baseball), which caused her to have very...

If you wear scleral contact lenses, you may be familiar with the unique process of inserting these larger, rigid lenses compared to traditional soft contact lenses. While it may seem daunting at first, with practice and training, it can become an easy and repeatable process. In this blog, we will...

If you wear scleral contact lenses, you are likely familiar with the unique care routine associated with these specialized lenses. Unlike traditional contact lenses, scleral lenses require two different types of solutions: one for cleaning and disinfecting the lens and another for filling the lens before insertion. Understanding the distinct...

For individuals with astigmatism, the ability to wear contact lenses was once limited. However, advancements in technology have expanded the options available for astigmatic patients. While there may still be a relatively limited number of choices for those with a high amount of astigmatism (considered greater than 3 diopters), advancements...

Scleral mapping involves special instruments that have the ability to 3D scan the eye in real time. The process is simple and painless, patients simply look into the machine at a light source. Then, the camera takes a very precise image capture. We repeat this having the patient look in...

Scleral contact lenses are a type of hard contact lens that extends beyond the cornea, covering the entire corneal surface and resting on the sclera, the white part of the eye. While scleral lenses are commonly used to address eye conditions like keratoconus, corneal transplants, and irregular corneas to provide...