Can Scleral Contact Lenses Help With Dry Eyes?

What are scleral lenses?

Scleral lenses are large-diameter lenses that vault over the cornea and rest on the sclera (the white part of your eye). They trap a layer of fluid against the eye.

How do they help with dryness?

The fluid reservoir protects the cornea and keeps the eye continuously hydrated throughout the day.

Who is a good candidate?

Patients with severe dry eye, Sjögren’s syndrome, graft-vs-host disease, or post-surgical dryness may benefit most.

What about keratoconus and irregular corneas?

Scleral lenses are also the primary contact lens solution for patients with keratoconus, corneal scarring, and other irregular cornea conditions — where the lens vaults over the cornea entirely, providing both improved vision and comfort that standard lenses cannot achieve.

See Scleral lenses for keratoconus and irregular corneas in Toronto for the full fitting overview, conditions treated, and pricing.