Precision fitting. Better possibilities.
Scleral lenses vault the cornea and rest on the sclera, creating a smooth optical surface and a fluid reservoir over the cornea. For the right patient, that can mean dramatically better comfort or vision.
Dr. Christina Wong is taking the lead in Tatum EyeCare's Scleral Lens Clinic. Her ocular-disease residency training and medical eye-care background bring a strong clinical foundation to complex corneal and ocular-surface cases.
These lenses require additional expertise, diagnostic equipment and careful follow-up. Our clinic evaluates each case individually and explains what is realistic before moving forward.
Who may benefit
Scleral lenses are often considered for irregular corneas, keratoconus, corneal scarring, post-surgical irregularity and selected severe ocular-surface conditions.
Why specialty fitting matters
These lenses require additional measurements, diagnostic technology and follow-up. We evaluate each case individually and explain the goals and process before moving forward.
A scleral lens rests on the white of the eye and vaults over the cornea. The space beneath the lens is filled with fluid, creating a smooth optical surface over an irregular cornea while bathing the corneal surface.
Map. Fit. Refine.
Map the cornea
We begin with a comprehensive evaluation and detailed measurements of corneal shape and ocular-surface health.
Evaluate the fit
A diagnostic lens lets us assess vision, comfort and how the lens clears the cornea. OCT imaging can help evaluate the relationship between the lens and eye.
Refine the lens
Your lens is customized, then checked and adjusted through follow-up visits. We also teach insertion, removal and care before sending you out on your own.
Visit Tatum EyeCare Scleral Lens Clinic at 16429 N Tatum Blvd, Suite 101, Phoenix, AZ 85032, or call the dedicated clinic line at 602-953-3850.
At a glance
- Keratoconus and irregular corneas
- Severe ocular surface disease and dry eye
- Corneal scarring or post-surgical irregularity
- Specialty rigid and hybrid lens needs
Good questions deserve clear answers.
What makes a scleral lens different from a regular contact lens?
A scleral lens is larger and is designed to vault the cornea and rest on the sclera, the white part of the eye. The space beneath the lens is filled with fluid before insertion.
Who might be evaluated for scleral lenses?
They are often considered when an irregular cornea, keratoconus, corneal scarring, post-surgical irregularity or a complex ocular-surface problem makes conventional correction difficult.
Why does scleral fitting take more time?
The lens is customized to the eye and requires additional measurements, diagnostic evaluation and follow-up to assess vision, comfort and how the lens fits.