Lenses for exceptional comfort & clarity
The High Country’s Only Dedicated Scleral Lens Center.
At BRIGHT Eyes in Boone, North Carolina, we specialize in custom-fit scleral lenses through our Specialty Vision + Contact Lens Center. These advanced lenses are designed for patients who struggle with poor vision, discomfort, or intolerance in glasses or soft contact lenses — especially those with keratoconus, corneal scarring, irregular astigmatism, or dry eye disease.
If you’ve been told traditional options can’t help, scleral lenses may be the life-changing solution you've been searching for.
Experience clearer vision, all-day comfort, and a new level of eye relief with custom-fit scleral lenses.
What are scleral lenses?
Scleral lenses are specialized, larger-diameter contact lenses designed to rest on the sclera (the white part of the eye) instead of the cornea. Their unique design allows them to vault completely over the cornea, creating a smooth, protective, and comfortable optical surface.
Unlike standard contacts, scleral lenses:
✔️ Reduce irritation by keeping the cornea bathed in moisture
✔️ Provide sharper vision for keratoconus or irregular corneas
✔️ Vault over the irregularities, creating clear and stable vision
✔️ Rest on the sclera for increased stability and comfort
✔️ Protect the eye from dryness, friction, and environmental irritation
This combination of clarity, comfort, and protection makes scleral lenses a powerful option for many complex eye conditions.
Benefits of scleral lenses
Scleral lenses offer unmatched comfort and vision quality, especially for people who haven’t had success with traditional lenses:
✔️ Clearer Vision for Irregular Corneas — The fluid reservoir and smooth front surface allow light to focus properly, improving clarity for keratoconus, scarring, and post-surgical corneas.
✔️ Customized for Your Eyes — Each scleral lens is uniquely designed to match the exact shape of your eye, offering personalized comfort and superior optics.
✔️ All-Day Comfort — Because scleral lenses rest on the sclera, not the sensitive cornea, they are extremely comfortable, even for sensitive eyes.
✔️ Moisture for Dry Eye — The built-in liquid reservoir provides continuous hydration, offering relief for even severe dry eye conditions, including MGD and aqueous-deficient dry eye.
✔️ Protection & Stability — Scleral lenses shield the cornea from environmental irritants and mechanical friction (like blinking or rubbing), reducing discomfort and promoting corneal health.
Who are scleral lenses for?
Scleral lenses are ideal for individuals whose eye conditions cannot be managed with glasses or standard contacts, including:
✔️ Dry Eye Disease — Severe MGD, evaporative dry eye, or aqueous deficiency, especially when comfort in soft lenses is impossible.
✔️ Keratoconus — Provides crisp, stable vision by vaulting over the cone-shaped cornea and creating a smooth optical surface.
✔️ Post-Surgical Eyes — For patients with dryness, scarring, or distortion after LASIK, PRK, RK, corneal transplants, or cataract surgery.
✔️ Corneal Scarring or Trauma — The fluid reservoir cushions the cornea and improves both comfort and clarity.
✔️ Irregular or Severe Astigmatism — Offers stable vision where glasses or soft lenses fall short.
✔️ Highly Sensitive Eyes — The cushioning moisture layer reduces irritation, foreign-body sensation, and lens awareness.
Ready for clearer, more comfortable vision?
If you've been told you’re “hard to fit,” scleral lenses may be the answer. Take the first step toward stable, comfortable, high-definition vision with a consultation at our Specialty Vision + Contact Lens Center.
Spots in our BRIGHT Shield™ Scleral Lens Program are limited to ensure personalized care, close monitoring, and premium support at every step of your journey.
Book your complimentary 10-minute consultation to learn more and to reserve your place.