5 Signs You May Be a Candidate for Scleral Lenses

If you’ve been struggling to achieve clear, comfortable vision with glasses or traditional contact lenses, you’re not alone. Some eye conditions make it difficult for standard options to provide the results you need, leading to frustration and ongoing vision challenges. At Honest Eyecare, we offer advanced vision solutions designed to help where traditional lenses fall short.

What Are Scleral Lenses?

Scleral lenses are large, gas-permeable contact lenses designed to vault over the cornea and rest on the sclera, the white part of the eye. Unlike traditional contacts that sit directly on the cornea, scleral lenses create a tear-filled reservoir between the lens and the eye, which smooths out irregularities on the corneal surface and provides consistent, clear vision. Here are five signs you may be a candidate.

1. You Have Irregular Corneas

Conditions like keratoconus, post-LASIK ectasia, or corneal scarring can cause an uneven corneal surface, which makes standard contacts uncomfortable or ineffective. Scleral lenses are custom-fitted to create a perfectly smooth surface, helping restore sharp, stable vision for those with irregular corneas.

2. Traditional Contact Lenses Feel Uncomfortable

If you’ve tried soft or rigid gas-permeable lenses and experienced discomfort, scleral lenses might be a better solution. Because they rest on the sclera rather than the sensitive cornea, they’re often much more comfortable, even for people with highly sensitive eyes.

3. You Struggle with Chronic Dry Eyes

Scleral lenses hold a reservoir of hydrating fluid between the lens and your cornea. This creates a protective barrier that relieves dryness and irritation, making them a game-changer for people with severe dry eye syndrome.

4. Your Vision Is Still Blurry with Glasses or Soft Lenses

For some people with corneal irregularities, glasses and standard contact lenses cannot fully correct vision. Scleral lenses provide a smooth, uniform surface for light to enter the eye, often resulting in dramatically sharper vision.

5. You Have Difficulty Keeping Contacts in Place

If your lenses often pop out, shift, or cause irritation, scleral lenses may help. Their larger size and vaulting design ensure they stay stable throughout the day, even for active individuals.

Find Out if Scleral Lenses Are Right for You at Honest Eyecare

Scleral lenses can be life-changing for those who struggle with traditional vision correction methods. Whether you have irregular corneas, chronic dry eye, or discomfort with standard contacts, these lenses could provide the clarity and comfort you’ve been searching for.

Schedule a comprehensive eye exam with Honest Eyecare to find out if scleral lenses are right for you. Visit our office in Richmond or Elyson-Katy, Texas. Please call (832) 535-1085 or (281) 560-3456 to book an appointment today.