Can Scleral Lenses Help Keratoconus?
Keratoconus is a condition where the cornea gradually becomes thinner and develops a cone-like shape.
This irregular shape causes light to focus unevenly on the retina, leading to blurry or distorted vision.
While glasses may help in the early stages, many patients eventually require specialty contact lenses to achieve clear vision.
Why Scleral Lenses Work Well for Keratoconus
Scleral lenses vault over the irregular cornea and create a new smooth optical surface.
This can dramatically improve vision because the lens corrects the optical distortions caused by the irregular corneal shape.
Comfort and Stability
Because scleral lenses rest on the sclera rather than the cornea, many patients find them more comfortable than smaller rigid lenses.
They also tend to remain very stable on the eye, which helps provide consistent vision.
For many people with keratoconus, scleral lenses become the best option for achieving clear vision.
Northern Optics is the only clinic in Northern Ontario that provides state of the art, corneal topography guided Scleral Lens Fittings.
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