Scleral Lenses

Scleral Contact Lenses Tyler Texas

Scleral Contact Lenses – Designed for Comfort

If you have had trouble wearing contact lenses because of an irregular cornea, dry eyes or other problems, scleral lenses may be the answer.  Scleral lenses are larger, gas permeable contact lenses that rest on the sclera, the white part of the eye, and completely arch over the cornea. The sclera is less sensitive than the cornea, making scleral lenses more comfortable to wear than other types of contacts. Scleral lenses create a tear-filled space over the cornea that helps keep the eye hydrated and protects the cornea from irritation by the contact lens, wind, dust, or allergens. The larger lens is also more stable, staying centered on the eye throughout the day. Make an appointment with Dr. Neshia Rudd to see if scleral lenses are right for you.

Scleral Contact Lenses

Correcting Corneal Irregularity

Some patients have cornea irregularity caused by keratoconus or corneal degeneration. Others have had surgery such as keratoplasty or refractive surgery which has led to corneal irregularity. Scleral lenses arch over over the irregular cornea to improve vision and provide a smooth front surface.

Comfort for Dry Eyes

Some patients eyes do not produce quantity or quality of tears needed to keep the surface of the eye healthy and smooth. This includes patients suffering from dry eye syndrome, Sjögren’s syndrome, Steven Johnson syndrome, neurotrophic keratopathy, and other conditions.

Conditions Helped by Scleral Lenses

  • Keratoconus
  • Post-corneal transplant
  • Pellucid marginal degeneration
  • Post-LASIK Ectasia
  • Post-RK
  • Severe dry eyes
  • Graft versus host disease
  • Sjögren’s syndrome
  • Stevens-Johnson syndrome
  • Neurotrophic keratopathy
  • Neuropathic Ocular Pain
  • Limbal stem cell deficiency
  • Ocular cicatricial pemphigoid
  • Familial dysautonomia
  • Ocular Allergies
  • Myopia
  • Astigmatism
  • Presbyopia
  • Other corneal conditions

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Make an appointment with Dr. Neshia Rudd to determine if scleral lenses are a good fit for your eyes.

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Dr. Rudd is a fantastic eye doctor. It is very much worth the long drive. They provide the best eye exams and the staff is wonderful.

– Bridgette H.