Who Is A Good Candidate for Scleral Lenses
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Scleral lenses have transformed the way people with challenging vision needs experience clear sight. Whether you’re dealing with corneal irregularities, severe dryness, or long-standing contact lens discomfort, these specialized lenses can help you see more clearly and comfortably than ever before.
Is a Scleral Lens Your Best Option?
Scleral lenses offer a versatile solution for people with a wide variety of vision challenges. By vaulting over the cornea and resting on the sclera, they provide continuous moisture, reduced friction, and exceptional stability.
Corneal Irregularities
Whether it’s keratoconus (conical cornea), pellucid marginal degeneration (thinning at the lower cornea), corneal scarring, or Terrien’s marginal degeneration, scleral lenses vault over these distorted or thinned areas and fill the gap with a fluid reservoir. This reservoir effectively masks surface irregularities and provides a smooth refractive surface, reducing the discomfort and fluctuating vision common with standard lenses.
Severe Dry Eye and Ocular Surface Disorders
When conditions like Sjögren’s syndrome, Stevens-Johnson Syndrome (SJS), graft-versus-host disease (GVHD), or neurotrophic keratitis deplete tears or damage the ocular surface, scleral lenses lock in moisture behind their dome-like shape. They compensate for severely diminished tear production (aqueous-deficient dry eye) and help stabilize oil layer issues (like in meibomian gland dysfunction), preventing the painful friction and dryness typical of regular contact lenses.
Ocular Trauma or Chronic Inflammation
For patients recovering from chemical burns, battling recurrent corneal erosions, or dealing with persistent epithelial defects, scleral lenses protect compromised tissue and encourage healing. The fluid layer cushions the cornea, reduces mechanical friction from blinking, and maintains a moist surface—key factors in minimizing pain and promoting tissue repair.
Comfort and Occupational Needs
Scleral designs often succeed where standard contact lenses fail, particularly for those with contact lens intolerance or jobs that involve long screen hours (reducing blink rates) or frequent air travel (low humidity). By maintaining a continuous fluid cushion over the cornea, scleral lenses significantly reduce dryness, irritation, and lens awareness, leading to improved comfort and visual performance throughout the day.
Key Features of Scleral Lenses
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Schedule Your Scleral Lenses Consultation in Randolph & Wayne Today
At Advanced Eye Care Randolph and Wayne, our specialists provide custom scleral lenses designed to enhance comfort and clarity for complex vision challenges. We proudly serve patients from Morristown, Denville, Dover, Paterson, Clifton, and Passaic with personalized, state-of-the-art eye care. Please note that our practice locations are exclusively in Randolph and Wayne schedule your consultation today.
Providing Advanced Scleral Lenses in Randolph & Wayne
Wayne
Wayne, NJ 07470
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Randolph
Randolph, NJ 07869
Business Hours
- Monday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Tuesday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
- Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Thursday: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
- Friday: Closed
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed