THE SCLERAL LENS INSTITUTE OF CINCINNATI

The sclera is the white part of the eye, the area that surrounds your iris. Scleral lenses rest on the sclera and create a fluid reservoir over the cornea itself. The larger contact lens diameter means that certain complications involving the cornea can be avoided. Scleral lenses are gas permeable, meaning that lots of oxygen can still reach the surface of your eye.

Acculens scleral lenses do not move across the cornea, making them exceptionally comfortable. This lens mimics the shape of the cornea without ever resting on it.

A range of sizes allows BostonSight to help customize a fit that’s perfect for your eye. These lenses can be modified to get an even more exact fit on your sclera.

Conventional lenses can leave your eyes irritated and dry. Scleral lenses have a tear-filled reservoir that surrounds the cornea. The sensation is often described as therapeutic and relieving for patients with dry eye syndrome.

Keratoconus is the extreme thinning of the cornea that results in a bulge-like shape at the front of the eye. This makes it very difficult for regular contact lenses to sit properly and refract light in an improved way. Scleral lenses avoid this by covering over the entire cornea and providing a smooth optical surface.

Injuries and trauma to the cornea or other parts of the eye can make contact lenses uncomfortable and sometimes unsafe to wear. In many circumstances, scleral lenses provide the answer for glasses-free corrected vision.