Scleral Lenses
The gold standard treatment for patients with corneal irregularities
Why Choose Scleral Lenses?
Scleral lenses are the gold standard treatment of care for patients with corneal irregularities. Traditional lenses have difficulty staying in place if the surface of the eye is abnormal.
Why Scleral Lenses Work Better
For a unique, secure fitting, scleral lenses are an excellent choice. Unlike traditional lenses, they vault over the cornea and rest on the sclera (white part of the eye), providing superior comfort and vision correction.
Who is a Candidate for Scleral Lenses?
Scleral lenses are designed for patients who have visual disorders from corneal irregularity or ocular pain. These specialized lenses can treat a wide range of conditions.
Primary Conditions
- Keratoconus
- Corneal trauma
- Corneal transplant complications
- Post-LASIK or RK surgery complications
- Severe dry eyes
Compromised Corneas
- Stevens-Johnson syndrome
- Sjögren's syndrome
- Graft Versus Host Disease
- Neurotrophic keratitis
- Other corneal irregularities
What's Involved in the Fitting Process?
The initial visit consists of a comprehensive assessment to ensure the perfect fit for your unique eyes. This detailed process ensures optimal comfort and vision correction.
Initial Visit Includes:
Comprehensive Assessment
Complete refractive evaluation
Corneal Topography
Computerized corneal mapping
Scleral Fitting
Teaching and lens fitting
Documentation
External photography with fluorescence
Timeline
A detailed report including all parameters is sent to scleral manufacturers to begin creating your unique lens. Furthermore, this process takes 2-3 weeks including shipping time.
How Are Scleral Lenses Custom Designed?
Dr. Patel uses a modern fitting technique that streamlines the process. Additionally, our advanced diagnostic tools ensure the most accurate measurements for your unique eyes.
Our Advanced Fitting Process
Our 16 lens diagnostic fitting set is readily available at your first visit and are used on your eyes for initial determination of the most accurate measurements.
Specifically, this process is a very efficient way to produce your custom scleral lenses with precision and comfort.
Insurance Coverage for Scleral Lenses
Every insurance company is different. However, if there is medical necessity for us to fit you in a scleral lens, we will investigate your policy and go over your benefits.
Insurance Benefits
We investigate your specific policy and review all available benefits for medically necessary scleral lens fittings.
Financing Options
We also offer convenient financing options through CareCredit to make treatment accessible.
How to Schedule Your Appointment
Contact our office for the initial comprehensive vision exam. We offer multiple convenient ways to schedule your consultation.
Experience the Gold Standard in Vision Correction
Ready to explore how scleral lenses can transform your vision? Schedule a comprehensive consultation with Dr. Patel today.
PersonalEyes Vision Care
2600 Lakeside Parkway, Suite 180
Flower Mound, Texas 75022
Serving Flower Mound, Grapevine, Lewisville, and surrounding DFW communities