Why this site exists
Scleral lenses can change the life of someone with keratoconus, a corneal transplant or severe dry eye. They also come with a lot to learn: how to put them in and take them out, which solution goes where, what's normal and what isn't, and how to pay for them. Good answers are scattered across research papers, product labels and patient forums. We bring them together in one place, in plain words.
Who we are
The site is written and maintained by the Scleral Lens Team. It is operated by the owners of Michigan Contact Lens, a specialty contact lens practice in Southfield, Michigan. We say so up front because it matters: if the site ever lists practices, that practice will meet the same criteria as every other listing, and its listing will carry a disclosure.
How we write
- Medical facts are sourced. Statistics and clinical claims link to published studies, FDA pages, drug labels or makers' instructions, listed at the bottom of each page.
- Question pages start from real questions. Many pages answer the questions scleral lens wearers ask most, and reflect what wearers report from daily life. They're reviewed for safety and never identify anyone.
- Every page is dated. You'll see when it was last updated or reviewed.
- We say where scleral lenses fall short and name the alternatives.
Read the full editorial policy.
What we're not
We're not your eye doctor. Nothing here is a diagnosis or a treatment plan, and your own fitter's instructions come first. If you have eye pain, worsening redness, blurred vision that doesn't clear, light sensitivity or discharge, remove your lens and call your eye doctor today.
Get in touch
Questions about scleral lenses: ask an expert. Corrections and everything else: info@sclerallensguide.com. See contact.