Scleral Lenses for High Prescriptions: A Game Changer

Scleral Lenses for High Prescriptions: A Game Changer

For individuals with high prescriptions, clear and comfortable vision can feel frustratingly out of reach. Glasses may be thick and visually limiting, while traditional contact lenses can lack stability, comfort, or sharpness. Fortunately, modern optometry offers a refined solution that has quietly revolutionized care for complex eyes: scleral lenses.

At University Optometric Center, we often describe scleral lenses as a game changer—not because they are trendy, but because they fundamentally change how patients experience their vision.

What Makes High Prescriptions So Challenging?

High myopia, high hyperopia, and significant astigmatism place unique demands on the visual system. With standard soft contact lenses or spectacles, patients may experience:
 

• Distorted or fluctuating vision

• Reduced peripheral clarity

• Lens discomfort or dryness

• Frequent lens movement or instability
   

These challenges can interfere with daily tasks, academic performance, and overall quality of life—especially for students and professionals who rely heavily on precise, sustained vision.

Enter Scleral Lenses

Unlike conventional contact lenses that rest on the cornea, scleral lenses vault over it entirely and rest gently on the sclera (the white part of the eye). This design creates a smooth optical surface while maintaining a reservoir of fluid between the lens and the eye.

The result? Remarkably stable, crisp vision—often exceeding what patients have experienced with other forms of correction.

Why Scleral Lenses Are a Game Changer for High Prescriptions

Superior visual clarity. Scleral lenses neutralize irregularities and high refractive errors, delivering consistent, high-definition vision.

Exceptional comfort. Because they do not touch the sensitive corneal surface, many patients find scleral lenses surprisingly comfortable—even during long days of wear.

All-day hydration. The fluid reservoir keeps the eyes continuously moisturized, a significant benefit for those prone to dryness or irritation.

Unmatched stability. These lenses stay centered and do not shift with blinking, making them ideal for high prescriptions that require precision.

For many patients, scleral lenses are not just an improvement—they are a revelation.

Who Can Benefit from Scleral Lenses?

While scleral lenses are well-known for managing conditions like keratoconus or post-surgical corneas, they are equally transformative for patients with high prescriptions who have struggled with other options.

Candidates often include:
 

• Individuals with high myopia or hyperopia

• Patients with high or irregular astigmatism

• Those dissatisfied with vision from glasses or soft contacts

• Patients experiencing discomfort with traditional lenses
   

A comprehensive evaluation is essential to determine candidacy and ensure a customized fit.

Precision Fitting Matters

Scleral lenses are highly personalized medical devices. Proper fitting requires advanced technology, clinical expertise, and thoughtful follow-up care. At University Optometric Center, our clinicians take a meticulous, patient-centered approach—fine-tuning each lens to achieve optimal comfort, clarity, and eye health.

A New Standard for Complex Vision

For patients with high prescriptions, vision correction should feel empowering—not limiting. Scleral lenses redefine what’s possible, offering clarity that feels effortless and comfort that lasts.

At University Optometric Center, helping patients see beyond their limitations is more than a clinical goal—it’s a commitment. With scleral lenses, high prescriptions no longer have the final say. Clear, confident vision does.

Contact our office in Irvine or Newport Beach at (949)-854-7122 or (949) 476-2870 to book an appointment.