Specialty Contact Lenses in Dubuque

Scleral lenses are ideal for someone with irregular corneas. These rigid gas permeable lenses vault over the cornea and sit on the white of your eye (the sclera). Resting on the sclera instead of the cornea provides several benefits—they provide the support and durability of rigid contact lenses while staying comfortable to wear.

Scleral lenses are larger than traditional lenses, making them easier to handle and more durable. Their larger size lowers the risk of complications, such as damage to the lens. These contacts are effective if you have a condition like keratoconus because scleral lenses create a smooth optical surface.

Additionally, vaulting over the cornea creates a fluid reservoir that consistently moisturizes the eye’s surface, making these lenses beneficial if you have dry eyes. 

Orthokeratology or ortho-k lenses reshape the cornea while you sleep, providing clearer vision. You remove these lenses in the morning, so you don’t require glasses or contacts during the day.

Ortho-k contact lenses flatten the center of the cornea, altering how light bends as it enters the eye. Besides correcting your vision, these lenses can help control myopia progression.