How Scleral Lenses and OVITZ Higher-Order Aberration Correction Lenses Improve Vision

When it comes to clear, comfortable vision, not all contact lenses are created equal. For patients with complex corneal conditions or persistent vision challenges, traditional lenses often aren’t enough. That’s where advanced solutions like scleral lenses and OVITZ higher-order aberration correction lenses come in, delivering a new level of visual clarity for those who need it most.

 

What Are Scleral Lenses?

Scleral lenses are specialized contact lenses that vault over the entire cornea and rest gently on the white part of the eye (the sclera). Unlike standard soft or rigid gas-permeable (RGP) lenses, scleral lenses create a tear-filled reservoir between the lens and the cornea, providing consistent moisture and comfort while also correcting vision. Because of their larger diameter and unique fit, scleral lenses are ideal for patients whose eyes cannot tolerate traditional contacts.

 

What Can Scleral Lenses Help Treat?

Scleral lenses are a game-changer for individuals with:

• Keratoconus and other irregular corneas

• Dry eye disease and severe ocular surface disease

• Post-surgical eyes (such as after LASIK, PRK, or corneal transplants)

• Corneal scars or injuries

• High astigmatism or prescription complexities not addressed by standard lenses

 

Their ability to provide both comfort and excellent vision makes them an ideal choice for those struggling to achieve clarity with glasses or soft contacts.

 

The Power of the OVITZ xwave Aberrometer for Higher-Order Aberration (HOA) Correction

Even with specialty lenses, some patients experience lingering vision issues caused by higher-order aberrations (HOAs) - subtle distortions in the way light enters the eye. These distortions can create glare, halos, ghosting, or difficulty seeing in low light, and they often cannot be corrected by glasses or standard contacts.

 

The OVITZ xwave Aberrometer is an advanced diagnostic tool that maps the unique optical imperfections of your eye, including HOAs. With this detailed information, we can design truly personalized lenses to address not only basic vision errors but also the more complex distortions that impact your everyday life.

 

What Sets OVITZ-Added Lenses Apart?

While many specialty contact lenses can address general vision problems, OVITZ-Added Lenses take customization to the next level by directly correcting HOAs. Using data from the OVITZ xwave Aberrometer, these scleral lenses are engineered to neutralize your eye’s unique higher-order aberrations, providing unprecedented clarity, contrast, and comfort.

 

Key benefits include:

• Sharper, more precise vision

• Reduced halos, glare, and starbursts, especially at night

• Enhanced contrast and detail for daily activities

• A tailored fit based on the true optical fingerprint of your eyes

 

This level of customization is transforming what’s possible for patients who have struggled to find visual clarity, even with other specialty lenses.

 

Ready to Experience the Difference?

If you have been told you are not a candidate for traditional contact lenses or you still experience vision problems despite trying multiple options, scleral lenses and OVITZ HOA correction technology may be the answer. At Contact Lens Institute of Colorado, we combine the latest in scleral lens fitting with the precision of OVITZ xwave diagnostics to help you achieve your best vision yet.

 

Schedule your eye exam with Contact Lens Institute of Colorado and discover how scleral lenses with OVITZ higher-order aberration correction can transform the way you see the world. Visit our office in Fort Collins, Colorado, or call (970) 239-3929 to book an appointment today.