Specialty Lenses

Scleral lenses are larger than standard contact lenses, which allows them to vault over your cornea and rest comfortably on your sclera (the white portion of your eye). Keratoconus causes the cornea to bulge outward, which makes it difficult for conventional lenses to sit comfortably and correctly.

Scleral lenses are often more comfortable than other lenses as they don’t press on the cornea. Additionally, these lenses provide a space between the cornea and the lens that stores fluid and can keep your eyes hydrated, preventing or mitigating dry eye symptoms.

RoseK lenses are smaller lenses that can be customized to suit your eye and correct vision problems associated with keratoconus. Unlike sclera lenses, they rest directly on the cornea, which may take a few weeks to get used to.

RoseK lenses are fully breathable, so your eyes will still be able to absorb sufficient amounts of oxygen while you are wearing them.

Rigid gas permeable lenses are often an excellent option for keratoconus sufferers; however, they may be uncomfortable to wear. Piggybacking lenses means wearing a soft contact lens underneath an RGP lens, acting as a ‘cushion’ to ease discomfort.

Hybrid lenses combine the benefits of both soft and RGP lenses into one lens. Usually, the center of these lenses is rigid, providing the wearer with crisp, clear vision and helping manage corneal conditions such as keratoconus. The outer portion consists of a soft, hydrogel ring, which increases both comfort and stability. This design allows the lens to vault over the cornea and provide similar comfort to wearing a normal soft lens.

If you’re interested in what lenses may work best for you, please visit us for a comprehensive eye exam to hear about all of your options.