Understanding the Benefits of Wearing Scleral Contact Lenses Also known as ocular surface prostheses, the scleral lenses are rigid gas permeable lenses with an extra-wide diameter. It is used for treatment of keratoconus and other eye problems. Before coming to rest on the whites of your eyes, these lenses vault over the entire cornea which leaves a gap between the corneal surface and the lens. Some of the benefits of wearing Scleral contact lenses as compared to standard contracts are briefly discussed in this blog.
Safe and easy to use The hard materials and large size of scleral lenses make them much easier to insert and remove from your eye if you have poor vision or problem with manual dexterity. The risk of accidentally injuring your cornea while you handle your lenses is also reduced significantly due to hard materials and larger size of these lenses.
Long lasting lenses These contacts lenses typically last for the long haul as they are constructed from high quality and durable materials. You’ll benefit from maximum value for money while the initial cost of these lenses may be higher than standard contacts available online.