Why Choose a Scleral Lens?
The two common types of contact lenses are hard and soft. Hard lenses are often gas permeable, letting oxygen reach your cornea. Scleral contact lenses are larger than soft contact lenses. They’re firm, hold their shape, and rest on the sclera around the cornea.
Like other contact lenses, scleral contact lenses correct poor vision caused by refractive errors. They can correct:
- Nearsightedness (myopia)
- Farsightedness (hyperopia)
- Distorted vision (astigmatism)
- Difficulty with near vision with age (presbyopia)
Scleral contact lenses are made of gas-permeable material. They allow oxygen to pass through to your cornea. Scleral lenses are valuable if your corneas are abnormally shaped, as in astigmatism and keratoconus. You can also use scleral lenses after LASIK (laser in-situ keratomileusis), a type of surgery to correct refractive errors, or corneal transplants. The space between the scleral lens and the eye is a reservoir that you fill with saline. Scleral lenses are comfortable for people with dry eyes.
What can City of Vision do for Me?
We are home to residency-trained optometrists, as well as specially trained support staff whose daily caseload makes them the most experienced and knowledgeable in the greater Albuquerque area.
When you come in for an eye exam, your doctor will guide you through each step and educate you on the purpose of the tests being performed, as well as thoroughly explain your results. We also prioritize your comfort by using industry-leading technology that takes accurate measurements and detailed images with ease. At City of Vision Eyecare, we always pair you with a dedicated professional who has your best vision and eye health at heart as they administer and personalize your exam.
Full Service Optical
At City of Vision Eye Care, our opticians use data from prescriptions made by our in-house optometrists to help our patients fit glasses or contact lenses. They may take measurements of the ocular area, recommend appropriate frames or contact lenses, and help fit and adjust frames or lenses as needed.
We provide the strongest guarantees in the industry, with our amazing wow warranties and over 50 years of combined experience. For your convenience and peace of mind, we provide eye care services in Rio Rancho 5 days a week. We help with your contact lens fittings, even for even sclera for Keratoconus. We even have kid-friendly sets of frames, and can help your child feel comfortable in their glasses.
What should I expect during my eye exam?
In your comprehensive exam, our eye doctors will ask you questions to better understand your background and vision needs. We’ll also address any symptoms you may have, such as blurry vision, frequent headaches, or rubbing your eyes, as those may be caused by an underlying eye condition. To better inspect your eyes, we may use our advanced equipment, like the Optos™ retinal imager and our handheld electroretinography (ERG) device to measure your visual field, giving us information about your eyes’ anatomy and your vision prescription.
If we detect any high-risk eye diseases, the same doctor who diagnosed you will then work directly with you to develop a customized treatment plan. This ensures that the doctor who knows your eyes best is the same one that will help you through your disease.
Our comprehensive eye exams include:
- Getting to Know You: We ask about your health history, medications you may be taking, lifestyle, and symptoms you’re experiencing.
- Specialized Testing: Our doctors check your visual acuity, visual field, eye measurements, and more to determine your vision prescription and if you need corrective lenses.
- Disease Screening: We’ll analyze the outer and innerworkings of your eye and make sure your retina, cornea, and other areas prone to conditions are healthy and functioning so we can catch issues before you show any symptoms.
- Personalized Treatment Plan: We’ll work with you to manage any eye disease we detect through a combination of in-office treatments, prescriptions, and tailored lifestyle recommendations.
Specialized Care Assessment: If we determine you need a higher level of care, such as cataract or refractive surgery, we’ll set you up with one of our world-class surgeons and start you on the path to better eyesight. - Follow-Up: Based on your case, we’ll help you schedule the best time to come back in to see us, so you can stay proactive about your eye health and vision.
