If your eyes often feel dry, irritated, or uncomfortable, wearing standard contact lenses can feel impossible. Eye drops, warm compresses, and other home remedies may offer only temporary relief, leaving your vision blurry and your eyes fatigued.
At The Eye Center, we offer scleral lenses in Pembroke Pines as a solution. These lenses provide lasting hydration, all-day comfort, and crisp, clear vision even for chronic or severe dry eye. In this blog, we’ll explain how scleral lenses work, why they’re so effective, and what to expect during a contact lens exam and fitting.
What are scleral lenses?
Scleral lenses are specialty contact lenses that rest on the white part of your eye (the sclera) instead of directly on your cornea. They form a tiny bowl of fluid over your eye, keeping it hydrated and comfortable all day. This gentle layer of moisture helps reduce dryness and irritation, so you don’t have to rely on eye drops constantly.
How scleral lenses help with dry eyes
Because scleral lenses create a protective, fluid-filled cushion over your eyes, they can relieve many common dry eye symptoms, including:
- Burning or stinging
- Constant redness
- Blurry vision caused by dryness
- Irritation from wind, dust, or air conditioning
Many people who struggle with regular contact lenses find that scleral lenses finally allow them to enjoy comfortable, clear vision throughout the day.
What to expect during your exam and fitting
Before getting scleral lenses, a comprehensive eye exam is essential to make sure they’re the right fit for you. Our eye doctors in Pembroke Pines will guide you through every step, including:
- Comprehensive evaluation – We start with a thorough eye exam and advanced imaging, including corneal topography, to map the shape of your cornea and ocular surface.
- Personalized lens selection – Based on your eye condition, lifestyle, and vision needs, we’ll recommend the best type of specialty contact lens for you.
- Precision fitting – Using diagnostic lenses, we’ll carefully fit your custom lenses. Multiple visits may be needed to ensure the perfect fit.
- Application & removal training – Our experienced team will provide hands-on instruction on how to insert, remove, and care for your new lenses.
This detailed process ensures your scleral lenses are comfortable, provide clear vision, and give your eyes the hydration and protection they need all day.
Tips for caring for your scleral lenses
Taking care of your lenses is simple but important for comfort and eye health:
- Fill lenses with preservative-free saline before wearing
- Follow safe insertion and removal steps
- Clean and store lenses as instructed by your eye doctor
With proper care, scleral lenses can provide all-day comfort and lasting relief from dry eye symptoms.
Advanced dry eye treatments that complement scleral lenses
Scleral lenses can do wonders for dry eyes, but sometimes your eyes need a little extra help. At The Eye Center, we also offer advanced in-office dry eye treatment like OptiLight IPL therapy. This gentle, innovative therapy reduces inflammation and boosts your natural tear production, making your eyes feel even more comfortable.
Many patients find that combining scleral lenses with treatments like IPL gives them the best results for dry eye relief.
Wear contact lenses comfortably all day long
Did you think contact lenses were no longer an option because of severe dry eye? Scleral lenses can make wearing contacts comfortable again. They keep your eyes hydrated, protect them from irritation, and give you clear, all-day vision.
If home remedies or regular contact lenses haven’t worked, a personalized scleral lens fitting could transform how your eyes feel. Call our office or schedule an appointment online today.
