Sclera contact lenses These gas permeable lenses are large in diameter than the typical contact lenses. For medical purposes, they are designed to treat corneal irregularities, keratoconus and presbyopia. Some special scleral contact lenses are also being designed to slow or stop the progression of nearsightedness in children. They are also designed for cosmetic purposes and can terrify everyone at the party while the person wearing them just enters in. They make a great decorative accessory that you can coordinate with your special Halloween costume. There are available in various colors such as black, red and white sclera contacts.
The two main benefits of using sclera contact lenses are listed below: Comfortable despite their size First time users often consider that these lenses won’t be comfortable because of their large size and rigidity but that is not the case though. They are bigger in size and are as comfortable as regular contacts if not more.
These lenses are customized Sclera lenses are designed according to the shape of individual’s eye. They are then fitted to the person’s eye landing gently on the sclera. They don’t cause any stress to the underlying tissues.
Factors that you need to know about the sclera contact lenses: What should you look out if you are purchasing these contacts? Never buy the sclera contact lenses from an unauthorized source instead buy them from any store that asks for the valid prescription. Get your eyes checked from an experienced eye practitioner and get a prescription. Lenses don’t come in one size for everyone and poor fitted lenses can cause serious eye infections, decreased vision, scratches to the cornea.