Scleral & Specialty Contact Lenses
When glasses and regular contacts aren’t enough, custom specialty contact lenses can give you clear, comfortable vision again. Dr. Rae Huang designs scleral, rigid gas permeable, and ortho-k lenses for keratoconus, irregular corneas, and hard-to-fit eyes.
Who we help
- Keratoconus and other corneal thinning conditions
- Irregular corneas after LASIK, RK, injury, or corneal transplant
- Severe dry eye that makes regular contacts uncomfortable
- High prescriptions and astigmatism that glasses can’t fully correct
- Anyone who has been told they’re “hard to fit”
Specialty lens options
Scleral lenses
Large, comfortable lenses that vault over the cornea and rest on the white of the eye. The gold standard for keratoconus and irregular corneas.
Rigid gas permeable (RGP)
Crisp optics in a smaller, breathable hard lens. Great for high astigmatism and early keratoconus.
Ortho-K
Custom overnight lenses for clear vision all day without glasses, and myopia control for kids. Learn about ortho-k
Designed from a map of your eye
Every eye is shaped differently. We use advanced corneal topography and the Eaglet Eye Surface Profiler, which measures hundreds of thousands of points across the front of the eye, to design lenses that fit your eye precisely. Better data means better comfort and sharper vision.
Evaluate
A full eye health exam and detailed 3D mapping of your eye.
Design
Dr. Huang custom-designs lenses for your eye shape and vision needs.
Fit & train
We check the fit and teach you how to insert, remove, and care for your lenses.
Fine-tune
Follow-up visits to perfect comfort and vision.
Caring for your lenses
Specialty lens supplies can be hard to find. See our scleral and hard lens care guide, or call us and we’ll help you order what you need.
Frequently asked questions
Who needs scleral or specialty contact lenses?
People with keratoconus, irregular or scarred corneas, eyes that have had surgery (such as LASIK or a corneal transplant), severe dry eye, or anyone who hasn’t been able to see clearly or comfortably in glasses or regular contacts.
Are scleral lenses comfortable?
Most patients are surprised by how comfortable they are. Scleral lenses rest on the white of the eye instead of the sensitive cornea, and a cushion of saline keeps the eye hydrated all day.
How long does a specialty lens fitting take?
Plan on an initial evaluation with detailed eye mapping, then one or more follow-up visits to fine-tune the fit and vision. Custom lenses are made specifically for your eyes.
Does insurance cover specialty contact lenses?
Some medical and vision plans cover specialty lenses when they are medically necessary, such as for keratoconus. Our billing team can help you check your benefits.
Struggling to see clearly in glasses or contacts?
Book a specialty contact lens evaluation with Dr. Rae Huang in Newton.