Scleral Lenses: The Life-Changing Contact Lenses for Hard-to-Fit Eyes

If you’ve struggled to find comfortable contact lenses due to an irregular cornea, chronic dry eye, or other vision challenges, scleral lenses may be the solution you've been searching for. These specialized lenses have transformed the lives of countless individuals with hard-to-fit eyes by offering sharper vision, long-lasting comfort, and improved eye health.
 

What Are Scleral Lenses?

Scleral lenses are a type of gas-permeable contact lens that vaults over the entire corneal surface and rests on the white part of the eye known as the sclera. Unlike traditional contact lenses, which sit directly on the cornea, scleral lenses create a tear-filled chamber between the lens and the eye, providing a smooth optical surface and maintaining hydration.
 

Who Can Benefit from Scleral Lenses?

Scleral lenses are especially beneficial for patients with:

• Keratoconus or other corneal irregularities

• Severe dry eye syndrome, including Sjögren’s syndrome

• Post-surgical eyes, such as after LASIK, corneal transplant, or RK

• High astigmatism or other refractive errors that standard lenses can’t correct

• Corneal scarring or injury

• Graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) or ocular surface disease

These lenses are custom-designed for each patient, offering a level of precision and comfort that is often unattainable with soft contact lenses.
 

Why Scleral Lenses Are Life-Changing

Patients who have tried multiple lenses without success often find that scleral lenses provide stable, consistent vision and significant relief from discomfort. Because they maintain a fluid reservoir on the eye’s surface, scleral lenses can drastically improve symptoms of dryness and irritation. Many patients report that these lenses have not only improved their vision but have also enhanced their quality of life - allowing them to drive, read, work, and enjoy daily activities without the constant burden of visual strain or eye pain.
 

The Fitting Process at Gulfcoast Eye Center

At Gulfcoast Eye Center, our doctors are highly trained in fitting specialty contact lenses, including scleral lenses. The process begins with a comprehensive eye exam and corneal mapping to assess your unique eye shape and condition. Using advanced imaging and diagnostic tools, we design a lens that fits your eye precisely and provides optimal vision and comfort.

Once fitted, we guide you through proper insertion, removal, and care to ensure long-term success and safety with your lenses. Follow-up visits are essential to fine-tune the fit and monitor eye health.
 

Upgrade Your Vision and Comfort in Sarasota

Living with a hard-to-fit eye condition doesn't mean you have to settle for compromised vision or discomfort. Scleral lenses offer a personalized, comfortable, and highly effective solution for patients who haven’t found success with traditional contact lenses. With the right fit and expert care, these lenses can make a dramatic difference in how you see and how you feel each day.

Schedule a consultation with Gulfcoast Eye Center to find out if scleral lenses are right for you. Visit our office in Sarasota, Florida, or call (941) 207-7700 to book an appointment today.