For many people, standard soft contact lenses provide clear, comfortable vision. However, patients with an irregular cornea may find that regular contacts shift, feel uncomfortable, or fail to provide consistently sharp vision. At Pilot Point Family Eye Care, we offer scleral lenses in Pilot Point, TX, for patients who need a more customized approach to vision correction.

Why Irregular Corneas Can Make Regular Contacts Difficult

Regular soft contact lenses are designed to conform closely to the corneal surface. When the cornea has an uneven or irregular shape, the lens may not sit as evenly as intended.

Irregular corneas can occur with conditions such as keratoconus, after certain eye surgeries, or because of other corneal changes. These irregularities can cause distorted or fluctuating vision that glasses or traditional contact lenses may not fully correct.

How Scleral Lenses Are Different

Scleral lenses are larger than regular contact lenses. Instead of resting directly on the cornea, they vault over it and rest on the sclera, which is the white part of the eye.

The space between the scleral lens and cornea is filled with sterile saline before the lens is inserted. This creates a smooth optical surface over an irregular cornea while maintaining a fluid reservoir between the lens and the eye.

For the right patient, scleral lenses may provide:

•          More stable and consistent vision

•          Improved comfort compared with traditional contacts

•          Customized correction for irregular corneal shapes

•          Continuous moisture over the corneal surface

•          Reduced lens movement during blinking

Scleral Lenses for Keratoconus and Other Corneal Conditions

Keratoconus causes the cornea to become thinner and develop a more cone-like shape. Because this changes how light enters the eye, standard glasses or soft contacts may become less effective as the condition progresses.

Scleral lenses can create a smooth refractive surface over the irregular cornea, helping provide clearer and more stable vision. They may also be appropriate for certain post-surgical corneas and patients with significant dry eye or other complex corneal conditions.

The Importance of a Precise Scleral Lens Fitting

Scleral lenses require a more detailed fitting than standard contacts. At our Pilot Point eye care office, we evaluate your corneal shape, eye health, prescription, and individual vision needs before recommending a lens.

Our advanced corneal topography technology allows us to map the curvature of the eye and gather detailed information for a more precise, customized contact lens fit. Follow-up appointments may also be necessary to fine-tune the lenses for comfort, positioning, and visual clarity.

Find Comfortable Scleral Lenses in Pilot Point, TX

Schedule a specialty contact lens evaluation with Pilot Point Family Eye Care to find out whether scleral lenses are right for your eyes. Visit our office in Pilot Point, Texas, or call (940) 248-9868 to book an appointment today.