Scleral Lens Blog

This blog explores what defines a specialty contact lens, highlighting conditions like keratoconus, severe dry eye, and high astigmatism that often require custom lenses. It explains the advanced technology and expertise involved in specialty fittings and showcases how EyeSymmetry Vision Center in Owings Mills, MD, helps patients achieve comfortable, clear vision even in challenging cases.

Scleral lenses can provide an alternative to standard contact lenses if you have keratoconus or corneal aberrations.

Switching from glasses to scleral contact lenses can take several weeks. your Owings Mills eye doctor will provide instructions on how to properly insert, remove, and care for the lenses, as well as how to monitor for any potential complications. Read on to learn more.

World Keratoconus Day is celebrated every year on November 10 to raise awareness of this rare eye condition. Read on to learn about keratoconus and how it’s treated.

Genetic testing can help determine whether you have a genetic variant that may put you or your children at risk for certain diseases. Read on to learn about genetic testing for keratoconus.

If you have corneal dystrophy, it will become increasingly difficult to wear standard contact lenses. Scleral lenses are an excellent choice for patients with many types of corneal irregularities, including most types of corneal dystrophy. Read on to learn how Eyesymmetry Vision Center can help.