What are scleral contact lenses
These are highly customized large diameter contact lenses used to fit a wide range of complicated corneal conditions. Fitting requires a skilled and an experienced Optometrist in the field of rigid gas permeable contact lens fitting and Dr. Morellato has fit countless patients since he started in 2000.
Scleral lenses are used to solve many corneal issues such as:
- Keratoconus
- Corneal transplants and Radial Keratotomy
- high and irregular astigmatism (when soft lenses do not provide desired results)
- Corneas damaged by trauma
- As a dry eye therapy
- For many other corneal dystrophies to preserve corneal health
HOW MUCH DO SCLERAL LENSES COST?
LENSES: $790 per lens
(plus possible custom lens design additions of up to 20% if needed, depending on the complexity of the fitting)
FITTING: $425
The initial lens fitting can take up to 3 hours and you will need at least 3 follow up visits of about 30-60 minutes each. The TOTAL cost of a fitting (includes ALL visits) is: $425
A lens fitting is quite involved using topography and precise OCT imaging to design your custom lenses.
contact lens insertion and removal videos
COMPLETE SCLERAL LENS GUIDE
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SCLERAL LENS INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEOS
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What is orthokeratology
Orthokeratology (Ortho-K)
Orthokeratology Contact Lenses provide a safe alternative to regular contact lenses and Lasik surgery for patients. They allow easy vision correction by gently reshaping the cornea overnight while the patient sleeps. They are also great for myopia control in younger children.
COST: $1850 includes all visits and lenses
The cost includes all the visits for one year AND the lenses. Lenses can last 2 years if taken care of and replacement lenses thereafter cost $240 each . Going forward a patient pays for regular eye exams and replacement lenses only annually or every 2 years. If changes are needed, the measurements and orhto k related assessments are part of their service and included in the eye exams they book.