Can I buy scleral lenses online?
Scleral contact lenses are not something that can be bought out of a box or ordered online. They have to be custom designed and engineered for each person individually.
Which lens is best for keratoconus?
Scleral contact lenses are the gold standard when it comes to choosing contact lenses for keratoconus because they provide both clear vision and superior comfort. Scleral lenses are designed with a “dome” or reservoir that floats above the eye’s surface. This shape serves multiple purposes.
How much does a scleral lens cost?
The average cost of scleral contacts is about three to four times more than regular contact lenses. You can expect to pay anywhere from $500 per lens to as much as $4,000 per lens. Scleral contact lenses cost significantly more than regular contacts because they are custom-fitted.
Can toric lenses correct keratoconus?
Toric intraocular lenses (IOL) can be a viable solution for patients with irregular astigmatism due to keratoconus (3) and cataract patients with keratoconus (4–10).
How can I get scleral lenses?
To purchase products for scleral contact lenses, try www.dryeyeshop.com or Amazon. The Dry Eye Shop is a great resource for scleral lens wearers. They have a whole section dedicated to scleral lens products.
Do scleral lenses stop keratoconus?
While scleral lenses may allow for excellent vision, they do not stop progression of keratoconus.
Are scleral lenses custom made?
Scleral lenses are also great for patients with corneal dystrophy, high astigmatism, Sjorgren’s syndrome, corneal trauma and corneal ectasia, or who have undergone cataract surgery. Each pair of scleral contact lenses is custom-designed to gently and securely rest on your unique eyes.
Is keratoconus a disability?
Is Keratoconus a Disability? Keratoconus eye disease could cause loss of visual acuity that is severe enough to be considered a disability. Keratoconus is not a disability, but vision loss caused by keratoconus may be severe enough to qualify as a disability.
Can you wear soft lenses with keratoconus?
Since they are made-to-measure, keratoconus patients typically consider custom soft lenses to be the most comfortable contact lens option. Although they are not the typical choice for keratoconus patients, custom soft contact lenses can provide a good balance between comfort and vision correction.
Can keratoconus patients have Lasik?
Because keratoconus is a degenerative corneal disease that causes thinning of the cornea and leads to unpredictable and irregular changes in the shape of the front surface of the eye, LASIK generally is not recommended for anyone with keratoconus.
Are sclera contacts illegal?
In the United States it’s illegal to sell any contact lenses without a prescription from an eye care professional. Wearing contacts without an exam and prescription from a doctor can blind you. Packaging that claims ‘one size fits all’ or ‘no need to see an eye doctor’ is wrong.
What is a mini scleral lens?
What are Mini-Scleral Lenses? Mini-scleral lenses are large diameter rigid lenses that are used to rehabilitate vision when the corneal shape is distorted from disease, scarring or after a corneal graft procedure.