Scleral Contact Lenses
The sclera is the protective outer layer of the eye which is commonly called the white of the eye. Scleral contact lenses get their name from the fact that they rest on the sclera as opposed to regular contact lenses that rest on the cornea. Scleral lenses are larger than regular contact lenses and have a raised area in the centre that serves as a reservoir for artificial tears.
Scleral Lenses for Advanced Eye Care
Scleral contacts are used to treat conditions such as severe dry eye, keratoconus (cone-shaped cornea), Sjögren's syndrome (autoimmune disease casing dry eyes), microphthalmia (developmental disorder causing one or both eyes to be abnormally small), aniridia (absence of the iris), and other eye complications, disorders, or injuries.