Are You a Good Candidate for EyePrintPRO Scleral Lenses?

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When you want to correct your vision with contacts, traditional contact lenses aren’t always the right solution. Some people need a special kind called scleral lenses to see better. Our eye doctors in Wilmington, NC, at Paul Vision Institute offer EyePrintPRO scleral lenses for patients who are considered good candidates for this option. You might benefit from these lenses if you have any of the following issues.

Keratoconus or Other Corneal Problems

Irregularities in your corneas can make it difficult to wear traditional contacts. EyePrintPRO scleral lenses are designed to fit your eye shape, even if you have corneal problems, such as keratoconus or post-surgical issues.

High Prescription

These scleral lenses in Wilmington, NC, may be a good option for you if you have a high prescription. Some prescriptions that are usually high can make it hard to correct vision with eyeglasses or regular contacts.

Double Vision

If you suffer from double vision, regular contact lenses aren’t the best solution for correcting your vision. But scleral lenses can help you see better.

Severe Dry Eye

Having dry eyes can make it impossible for you to wear traditional contact lenses comfortably. Scleral lenses made with EyePrintPRO technology provide fully customized contacts that you can wear, even with severe dry eye symptoms.

Complex Eye Conditions

Having a complicated eye disease or condition means you may not be able to wear standard contacts. But EyePrintPRO scleral lenses may be a good option to consider.

Schedule an Appointment for Scleral Lenses

Do you think you might benefit from wearing EyePrintPRO lenses? At Paul Vision Institute, we can help you determine if these scleral lenses in Wilmington, NC, are the most suitable solution for correcting your vision.

Three Benefits of Scleral Lenses for Keratoconus

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If you have keratoconus, you know the struggle of blurry vision, glare, and sensitivity that comes from the cone-shaped distortion of your cornea. Here at Paul Vision Institute, your Wilmington, NC eye doctors can help you manage this condition with scleral lenses.

What are Scleral Lenses?

Unlike soft contact lenses, scleral lenses are rigid lenses that do not rest on the sensitive cornea directly. They dome over it and rest on the less-sensitive sclera—the white part of your eye outside of your cornea. They are gas-permeable, so they allow oxygen to flow to the eye. They provide the following three benefits for people with keratoconus:

1. Scleral Lenses Are More Comfortable for People with Keratoconus

Because they dome over an irregularly-shaped cornea and rest on the sclera, they are much less irritating as they help correct your vision. The dome also provides a space that traps a reservoir of tears that lubricates the eye for additional comfort, preventing outside irritation or dry eye symptoms.

2. Customized Scleral Lenses Provide Great Vision Correction

The vaulted shape of scleral contact lenses and the tear reservoir provide a smoother refractive surface, which sharpens and enhances visual acuity significantly. They also stay centered and stable on the eye surface, even during sports or other strenuous activities, meaning you can see clearly all day long.

3. Durable, Custom-Made Scleral Lenses Outlast Soft Contacts

As our eye doctors in Wilmington, NC know, folks with keratoconus struggle to get good vision results and comfort with soft contact lenses. Soft contacts also wear out more quickly than the more rigid scleral lenses we custom-make for each eye. Scleral lenses are harder, more durable, and are made specifically to fit each eye’s unique shape.

Keratoconus Treatment in Wilmington, NC

If you are struggling with any vision problems or eye discomfort from keratoconus, schedule an appointment today with the eye doctor Wilmington residents rely on for excellent care and comfortable, custom-fit scleral contact lenses that improve your vision and comfort!