When Standard Contacts Fail: Scleral & Specialty Lens Options for North Phoenix Patients

Many North Phoenix patients want the freedom of contact lenses but struggle with dryness, discomfort, or inconsistent vision in standard designs. Dry air, screen-heavy work, and unique corneal shapes can all make traditional lenses hard to tolerate. That’s where scleral and other specialty lenses come in.

Why Traditional Contacts Don’t Work for Everyone

Conventional soft lenses can fall short when patients have:

     Chronic dry eye or discomfort in lenses.

     Keratoconus or irregular corneal shape.

     Post-surgical corneas after LASIK or other procedures.

     High prescriptions or complex astigmatism.

In the North Phoenix and Scottsdale areas, dry desert conditions and air-conditioned environments can further increase contact lens irritation.

How Scleral Lenses Help

Scleral lenses vault over the cornea and rest gently on the white part of the eye. They create a fluid reservoir between the lens and the eye, which:

• Provides all-day hydration for dry or sensitive eyes.
• Smooths out corneal irregularities for clearer, more stable vision.
• Offers excellent comfort when fitted correctly.

For North Phoenix patients who have nearly given up on contacts, scleral lenses can be a game changer.

Other Specialty Lens Options

In addition to scleral lenses, Optics of Scottsdale offers:

• Rigid gas permeable (RGP) lenses for crisp optics.
• Hybrid lenses that combine an RGP center with a soft lens skirt.
• Custom soft lenses designed for unique corneal shapes.

Each specialty lens fitting begins with detailed corneal mapping and a discussion of your visual goals and daily activities in North Phoenix and Scottsdale.