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Scleral Lenses
For Comfortable and Clear Vision

Do you have irregular corneas or severe dry eye?
Try scleral lenses at Atlanta Eye Associates in Atlanta, GA.
Scleral lenses are custom fit, and provide more comfortable and clear vision.

What are Scleral Lenses?

Scleral contact lenses are an extra-large type of rigid gas permeable lenses. Unlike traditional contacts, scleral lenses vault over the entire cornea, leaving a gap between the lens and the corneal surface. They rest on the white part of your eye (your sclera).

Their unique design makes scleral lenses among the most comfortable contacts around, providing excellent vision for people of all ages

They are particularly useful for managing eye conditions such as:

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

Scleral Lenses for Keratoconus Treatment in Atlanta

One of the most common conditions that scleral lenses help to address is keratoconus. This condition occurs when the normally round, clear part at the front of the eye, the cornea, begins to thin and bulge into a cone or football-like shape. This can severely harm your vision. Symptoms include:

Blurred or distorted vision
Sudden worsening or clouding of vision
Increased light sensitivity

How Do Scleral Contact Lenses Help With Keratoconus?

Before putting them in, scleral lenses are filled with a preservative-free saline solution that creates a fluid reservoir that helps mask many of the irregularities on the cornea, which helps to improve vision.

The scleral lens also corrects vision by vaulting over the cornea and resting on the white part of the eye known as the sclera. This allows the lens to form a smooth refracting surface over the uneven or warped cornea, focusing light more accurately at the back of the eye.

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:

Super-size diameter: This helps them stay centered and stable on your eye, and prevents them from popping out easily.
Made from high-quality materials, they'll last for the long haul.
Protects against allergies: The large size of the lens blocks debris, dust, and allergens.
Highly breathable: Gas-permeable material ensures ample oxygen reaches the eye.
Lubricating Cushion: They have a pocket that fills with moisturizing tears, for a very comfortable wearing experience, and healthier eyes.