What to Expect During Your First Scleral Lens Fitting Appointment: A Step-by-Step Guide

Your first scleral lens fitting appointment is an exciting opportunity to start the journey towards clearer and more comfortable vision. This visit is designed to evaluate your eyes, provide you with a firsthand experience of how scleral lenses work, and set the foundation for creating lenses customized just for you. Here’s what you can expect during your first visit:

Step 1: Comprehensive Overview

Before we dive into fitting trial lenses, it’s essential to gain a complete understanding of your eye health and vision needs. This step ensures that scleral lenses are the right choice for you and provides the data we need to design lenses specific to your eyes.

• Detailed Measurements: Using advanced imaging technology, we map the shape and curvature of your cornea and sclera. This mapping helps us identify irregularities, such as keratoconus, scarring, or other conditions that scleral lenses can address.
• Overall Eye Health Assessment: We’ll check the health of your eyes, including tear production and any signs of dryness or inflammation. Scleral lenses can be particularly beneficial for patients with dry eye syndrome, so this step helps confirm their suitability.
• Vision Goals: We’ll discuss your lifestyle, daily activities, and specific challenges with your vision. Whether you need lenses for work, sports, or managing a medical condition, this conversation ensures we focus on your priorities.

Step 2: Trying on Trial Lenses

Once we’ve completed the eye exam and determined that scleral lenses are a good fit for you, the next step is trying on trial lenses. This is often the most exciting part of the appointment!

• Fitting the Trial Lenses: Using the measurements from the initial evaluation, a trial lens is selected to closely match the shape of your eyes. These lenses allows us to test the fit and make adjustments in real time.
• Immediate Impact: Many patients notice a dramatic improvement in their vision as soon as the lenses are inserted. This moment often showcases the potential of scleral lenses to deliver clear, comfortable vision.
• Assessing the Fit: The lenses will be carefully evaluated for fit and comfort. Scleral lenses rest on the sclera (the white part of the eye) and vault over the cornea, ensuring no contact with sensitive areas. Proper clearance, alignment, and stability will help to ensure the best possible fit.
• Your Feedback: Your comfort is a top priority. During this step, we’ll discuss how the lenses feel and make note of any adjustments that might be needed. Your input is invaluable as we work toward designing your custom lenses.

To see if scleral lenses could be a good option for you, come visit us at 2020 EyeMax, our office in Lexington, Kentucky, or call (859) 787-0936 to book an appointment today.