Scleral Lenses in
Elkhorn, NE
When standard contact lenses are not comfortable or do not provide the clear, stable vision you need, scleral lenses may offer a more customized solution. Our experienced doctors provide detailed contact lens exams and specialty fittings tailored to your eye shape, prescription, eye health, and daily needs.
Our higher-touch approach pairs specialty contact lens expertise with personalized dry eye care when needed. With more than 1,000 Google reviews and recognition as Omaha Magazine’s Best of Omaha for 16 consecutive years, patients turn to our Elkhorn team for attentive care and contact lens solutions built around them.
A customized option for more comfortable vision
Scleral lenses are larger, rigid gas permeable lenses that rest on the white part of the eye instead of directly on the cornea. They vault over the front of the eye and hold a layer of fluid underneath the lens, creating a smooth optical surface and helping protect the eye from dryness.
Because they are custom made, scleral lenses can deliver a more precise fit than standard soft lenses for patients with challenging vision or eye-surface needs.
When may scleral lenses be recommended?
Our doctors may recommend scleral lenses when conventional contacts do not provide reliable comfort, fit, or visual clarity.
Dry eye and contact lens discomfort
Scleral lenses maintain a fluid reservoir between the lens and the eye. This can make them a valuable option for some patients who experience dryness, redness, or irritation in standard contacts. If dry eye is affecting lens comfort, we can also evaluate and treat the underlying tear-film or eyelid concerns alongside your specialty lens care.
Keratoconus and irregular corneas
An uneven corneal shape can make it difficult for standard contact lenses to fit securely or correct vision consistently. Scleral lenses vault over the cornea to create a smoother surface for vision, which can improve stability and clarity for patients with keratoconus or other corneal irregularities.
High astigmatism and complex prescriptions
Some patients need a more precise lens design than a standard soft contact can provide. For high astigmatism, multifocal needs, or other complex prescriptions, a custom scleral lens may offer sharper, more dependable vision.
Previous contact lens challenges
If you stopped wearing contacts because they shifted, became uncomfortable before the end of the day, or never felt quite right, a specialty lens evaluation can help identify a better path forward. The right solution may be scleral lenses or another customized option based on your eyes and lifestyle.
How can I prepare for an OptiLight session?
Your fitting begins with a comprehensive evaluation of your vision, corneal shape, eye-surface health, and visual goals. We then use those findings to design, fit, and refine your lenses for comfort and clear vision.
Scleral lenses are one option within our broader specialty contact lens care. For patients interested in clear daytime vision without daytime contacts, orthokeratology may also be worth discussing.
Schedule a specialty contact lens evaluation in Elkhorn to find the option that fits your eyes and your life.