Scleral Lens Care Guide

Scleral lenses are large, specialty rigid contact lenses. They are designed to rest only on the white part of the eye and hold a chamber of liquid over the cornea. Dr. Jackson has chosen this type of lens for you to achieve the best possible vision and comfort for your eye condition.

Inserting and Removing Lenses

Tools can be used to insert lenses easier. We will go over your options in the office during your insertion and removal training.

DMV Scleral Cup
DMV Vented Scleral Cup
EZI Scleral Ring Applicator
See Green Plunger Stand
DMV Ultra Remover

Filling the Lenses

Before inserting your scleral lenses, you must first fill them with liquid. Your lenses should only be filled with preservative-free saline. Never fill lenses with contact lens solution or water.

Medudose/Addipak - Small individual vials good for a single use. We recommend keeping a few of these with you at all
LacriPure - Small individual vials good for a single use. We recommend keeping a few of these with you at all times. Buffered to match the pH of your eyes.
Purilens - Larger bottle good for 14 days after opening. Good for home use.

Cleaning and Storing

Oils, mucous and other secretions can adhere to your lens surface. It is important to remove these deposits at the end of each wearing day. After removing lenses, drop a few drops of cleaning solution on the lens and rub both the inside and outside with your finger to remove any stuck on deposits. After rubbing, store lenses overnight in a peroxide-based disinfectant solution.

Lobob ESC - Cleaning only. Not to be used with Hydra-PEG coatings
Unique pH - Cleaning and storing
Clear Care (Not Clear Care Plus) - cleaning and storing
PROSE case - Large storage case for larger scleral lenses
Progent - Biweekly enzyme cleaner for proteinbuildup. Not to be used with Hydra-PEG coatings.

Tangible Hydra-peg

Your lenses have Hydra-PEG coating

Red Flags

It is expected that some days with your scleral lenses will be better than others, but if you experience any of the following symptoms, schedule a visit with Dr. Jackson to check the health of your eyes.

Eye pain
Sensitivity to light
Consistently blurred vision
Too much suction when removing lenses
Crusting on your lids or lashes
Painful eyes after removing lenses
Excessive mucus
Excessive redness

Other Tips

Put down a dark towel when inserting your contact lenses in case you drop them.
High magnification mirrors can be helpful. •
A spare pair of lenses is recommended and can be purchased at a discounted price.
Adding 3-4 drops of Refresh Celluvisc to scleral lens before inserting can improve clarity and comfort.

Follow-up Schedule

With contact lenses, follow-up care is essential to assure your satisfaction and wearing success

Dispensing visit - Lenses must be worn
- 45-60 minutes during the initial try-on to.
- Evaluate how they settle on to the eyes.
- Insertion and removal training, lens care, and wearing schedule will be discussed
2 weeks
1 month
3 months
6 months
1 year *

Dr. Jackson will recommend a certain time frame of when your contact lenses be replaced, please follow this schedule correctly. Throughout this follow-up schedule, your lenses can be sent in for cleanings and re-coatings if necessary.

Contact Dr. Jackson if you have any questions or concerns with your scleral lenses.

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Scleral Lens Care Guide