Scleral contact lenses may be the answer if you have tried contact lenses but struggled with getting a lens that works. Scleral lenses are larger diameter rigid gas permeable (RGP) lenses that offer great comfort and vision. Scleral lenses rest on the sclera, not the cornea, so are very comfortable. Also, because they are made with an RGP material, the optics are crisp. Initially, scleral lenses were used in more specialty contact lens indications including: dry eye, keratoconus, corneal scars, post-surgical corneas, or any medical cause making conventional contact lenses ineffective. Now, we’re finding that they work well for most people who have been unsuccessful with contact lens wear, regardless of the reason. The larger size provides the excellent comfort of a soft lens, and the rigid material improves visual clarity. Scleral contact lenses require a bit of work, however! The insertion and removal of these lenses is different from either a soft or rigid lens,