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.
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.
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.
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
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
Our eye care team is highly trained in advanced lens design and fitting—bringing you customized vision solutions where other lenses fail.
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
✅ We’ll work directly with your insurance provider to verify eligibility and maximize your benefits.
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.