SPECIALTY CONTACT LENSES
Experience Superior Vision with Specialty Contact Lenses
At Eyes on Hayden in Scottsdale, AZ, we specialize in providing advanced vision solutions through custom-fitted specialty contact lenses. Whether you're managing keratoconus, severe dry eye, or irregular corneas, our tailored lens options deliver exceptional clarity and comfort—especially when standard lenses fall short.
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Scleral Lenses: A Life-Changing Solution for Hard-to-Fit Contacts
Scleral contact lenses are large-diameter, gas-permeable lenses that rest on the sclera (white part of the eye), vaulting over the cornea and creating a fluid reservoir underneath. This unique design promotes continuous hydration, optical stability, and superior vision.
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We proudly fit Bausch + Lomb: Zenlens scleral lenses—one of the most advanced designs on the market for patients with hard-to-fit contact lens needs.​
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🔗 Read more: Spectacular Sclerals – City Lifestyle Article
What to Expect: The Specialty Contact Lens Fitting Process
Our personalized process ensures your specialty lenses are precisely fitted for clarity, comfort, and long-term eye health.
Step 1: Specialty Contact Lens Evaluation (~1 Hour)
Includes:
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Corneal topography and shape mapping
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Tear film and ocular surface assessment
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Personal vision goals and lifestyle discussion
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We’ll determine whether scleral lenses or rigid gas-permeable (GP) lenses are ideal for your needs.
Step 2: Contact Lens Dispensing Appointment (~30 Minutes)
Once your custom lenses arrive, we guide you through:
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Insertion and removal techniques
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Proper lens hygiene and care
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Building confidence in handling your lenses
Step 3: Follow-Up Visits (~30 Minutes Each)
Follow-ups help us:
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Fine-tune the fit
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Monitor eye health
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Optimize your vision experience
Are You a Candidate for Specialty Lenses?
Specialty contacts may be right for you if you have:
Keratoconus or Corneal Ectasia
High Astigmatism or Irregular Corneal Shapes
Severe Dry Eye or Ocular Surface Disease
Poor Vision or Discomfort with Soft Lenses
Post-Surgical Corneal Changes (LASIK, RK, Transplant)
Lens Options We Offer
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Scleral Lenses – For comfort, hydration, and precise optics in complex corneas
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GP (Gas-Permeable) Lenses – For high prescriptions and sharp, high-definition vision
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Our eye care team is highly trained in advanced lens design and fitting—bringing you customized vision solutions where other lenses fail.
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Insurance Coverage for Medically Necessary Lenses
Scleral lenses may be covered by insurance when prescribed for certain medical conditions like:
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Keratoconus
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Severe Dry Eye
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Post-surgical corneal changes
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Ocular surface diseases
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✅ We’ll work directly with your insurance provider to verify eligibility and maximize your benefits.
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Note: A Specialty Contact Lens Evaluation is required and is typically an out-of-pocket service. Contact our team to check your plan’s coverage details.