If you’ve struggled with dry eyes, corneal irregularities, or discomfort from regular contacts, scleral lenses may finally offer the clear, comfortable vision you’ve been searching for.
At Hopewell-Lambertville Eye Associates, our doctors specialize in advanced contact lens fittings — including scleral lenses, which are custom-made to provide exceptional comfort and vision for people who can’t wear standard soft lenses. These lenses have become a breakthrough option for patients with a variety of complex eye conditions and visual needs.
What Makes Scleral Lenses Different?
Unlike traditional contact lenses that rest directly on the cornea, scleral lenses vault over it, creating a protective reservoir of tears between the lens and the eye. This design keeps the eye’s surface hydrated and smooth, making scleral lenses ideal for individuals with severe dry eye, keratoconus, post-surgical corneal irregularities, or ocular surface disease.
Because they are larger and more stable, scleral lenses also help reduce visual distortions for patients whose corneas are irregularly shaped. The result is clearer, more consistent vision — often described by patients as life-changing.
Who Can Benefit Most?
- You might be a strong candidate for scleral lenses if you experience:
- Dry, irritated, or painful eyes that don’t respond to standard treatments
- Blurred or fluctuating vision caused by corneal irregularities
- Difficulty wearing soft or gas-permeable lenses due to discomfort
- A history of LASIK or corneal surgery that affected your vision
- Keratoconus, corneal ectasia, or scarring that makes regular lenses ineffective
Scleral lenses are fully customized to your eye’s shape and curvature, allowing your optometrist to create a design that restores comfort and visual clarity safely and effectively.
What to Expect During a Scleral Lens Fitting
The process of being fitted for scleral lenses is more detailed than a traditional contact lens exam — and for good reason. At Hopewell-Lambertville Eye Associates, our eye doctors use corneal topography and advanced digital mapping to create a precise 3D model of your eye’s surface. This data helps us design a lens that fits perfectly, ensuring stability, comfort, and clear vision all day long.
During your fitting, you’ll have the opportunity to try on trial lenses so our doctors can evaluate comfort, vision, and lens alignment. Once your final lenses are ready, we’ll teach you how to insert, remove, and care for them properly. Most patients find the adjustment period surprisingly easy — especially if they’ve struggled with discomfort from other lens types.
The Benefits of Scleral lenses Go Beyond Comfort
Scleral lenses don’t just restore clarity — they help protect the eye’s surface and improve overall eye health. The fluid layer beneath the lens acts like a cushion, reducing friction and shielding the cornea from irritation or dryness. Patients with chronic dry eye, corneal scarring, or severe sensitivity often experience dramatic improvements in both comfort and quality of life.
They also provide outstanding vision correction for complex prescriptions, including cases of high astigmatism or irregular corneal curvature. Because they remain centered and stable, scleral lenses offer consistently sharp vision throughout the day.
Finding Out If Scleral Lenses Are Right for You
If you’ve been told you can’t wear contact lenses or haven’t found relief from dry eyes or distorted vision, it may be time to consider a scleral lens evaluation. At Hopewell-Lambertville Eye Associates, our optometrists take the time to understand your visual needs, medical history, and daily lifestyle to determine the most effective solution.
With two convenient locations in Hopewell and Lambertville, we’re proud to offer advanced scleral lens care for patients across Hunterdon County and beyond.
Schedule a scleral lens appointment and discover whether scleral lenses are the key to clearer, more comfortable vision.
