Contact lens options
Scleral lenses in Perth
Explore scleral contact lenses and what a fitting assessment involves with Jayden Simpson at Ezekiel Eyes in Nedlands, Perth. The right lens option depends on your eye health, prescription and individual needs.
Scleral lenses are larger rigid lenses that vault over the cornea and rest on the surface overlying the white part of the eye. A fluid reservoir beneath the lens helps compensate for corneal irregularity and supports the ocular surface.
When this option may be discussed
They may be considered for keratoconus, other irregular corneas, and selected cases of severe dry eye or ocular surface disease. Each design is assessed and refined to suit the individual eye.
Assessing the space beneath the lens
The assessment considers how the lens vaults over the cornea, how it rests on the surrounding surface and the vision it provides. Eye surface measurements and trial lenses may help guide the design. The lens can be refined as its fit and your experience are reviewed.
Handling and ongoing care
Application, removal and care differ from small corneal lenses. Practical instruction forms part of fitting, alongside review of comfort, vision and eye health. Ask the practice about preparation for your assessment rather than changing your current lens routine yourself.
Other options for irregular corneas
RGP, hybrid and selected custom soft designs may also be discussed. These are alternatives to assess, not a hierarchy in which one design is always best. A scleral lens is not appropriate for every eye or every dry-eye problem.
Questions about scleral lenses
Do scleral lenses sit directly on the cornea?
They vault over the cornea and rest on the surface overlying the white part of the eye. The fluid space beneath the lens is assessed during fitting.
Are scleral lenses only for keratoconus?
No. The existing service also includes assessment for other irregular corneas and selected severe dry-eye or ocular surface conditions. The underlying condition and eye health matter when considering suitability.
Can I choose a scleral lens before assessment?
You can ask about it, but eye shape, prescription, ocular surface health and trial findings guide whether it is an appropriate option.
Discuss your individual needs
Request an appointment with Jayden Simpson at Ezekiel Eyes in Nedlands, or enquire before choosing a lens type.
Appointments are arranged through Ezekiel Eyes in Nedlands. On the practice’s form, please include ‘Jayden Simpson’ when entering your preferred appointment date and time.