Custom Wavefront Scleral Lenses for Keratoconus
Still struggling with glare, halos, ghosting, or poor night vision, even with scleral lenses?
Many keratoconus patients are able to see 20/20 on an eye chart, yet still experience poor visual quality in everyday life. Symptoms such as glare, halos, starbursts, ghosting, and difficulty seeing at night are often caused by higher-order aberrations (HOAs), subtle distortions that are not fully corrected with glasses, contacts, or even standard scleral lenses.
At Keratoconus Specialists of Maryland, we focus on advanced solutions designed to improve not just how well you see, but how clearly and comfortably you see.
What Are Higher-Order Aberrations (HOAs)?
Higher-order aberrations (HOAs) are complex imperfections in the way light enters the eye. These distortions are common in keratoconus and are responsible for many of the visual symptoms patients experience, including:
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- Starbursts around lights
- Ghosting or double vision
- Poor night vision
- Reduced contrast and clarity
Standard glasses and contact lenses typically do not correct HOAs, which is why some patients continue to struggle even when their prescription seems “correct.”
Why Standard Scleral Lenses May Not Be Enough
Scleral lenses are one of the most effective treatments for keratoconus, and many patients do very well with them. However, standard scleral lenses primarily correct the shape of the cornea, they do not fully correct higher-order aberrations (HOAs).
This means that while vision may improve, some patients are left with lingering visual distortions that affect daily activities like driving at night, reading, or recognizing faces.
How Custom Wavefront Scleral Lenses Improve Vision
Custom Wavefront Scleral Lenses go beyond standard lens designs by incorporating wavefront aberrometry. This technology measures how light travels through your entire optical system and identifies the specific distortions affecting your vision.
The lens is then customized to correct those distortions, helping to:
- Reduce glare, halos, and starbursts
- Improve night vision
- Reduce ghosting and double vision
- Enhance overall visual clarity and contrast
The result is a higher level of visual quality, especially for patients who are still struggling despite other treatments.
Not Every Patient Needs Wavefront Lenses
Not all keratoconus patients require wavefront correction. Many patients achieve excellent results with standard or custom scleral lenses alone.
However, for patients with significant higher-order aberrations (HOAs) or persistent visual symptoms, wavefront-guided lenses can provide a meaningful improvement in visual quality.
Advanced Customization Options
Wavefront technology is often combined with other advanced scleral lens designs to further improve fit, comfort, and performance. These may include:
- Scan-based scleral lenses
- Impression-based scleral lenses
- Highly customized lens designs tailored to your eye
This layered approach allows for greater precision and improved outcomes in more complex cases.
Who Is a Good Candidate for Wavefront Scleral Lenses?
Wavefront scleral lenses may be a good option if you:
- Are still experiencing glare, halos, or ghosting
- Struggle with night vision or driving at night
- Have been told your vision is “as good as it gets” but are not satisfied
- Have keratoconus with complex visual distortions
Our Approach to Advanced Keratoconus Care
At Keratoconus Specialists of Maryland, we specialize in helping patients who are still struggling with their vision, even after seeing other doctors or trying multiple lens designs.
Using advanced diagnostic technology, including wavefront aberrometry and corneal mapping, we evaluate both the shape of your eye and the quality of your vision to determine the best solution for you.
Schedule Your Consultation
If you are still struggling with glare, halos, ghosting, or poor night vision, it may be time to explore more advanced options.
Call today to request your consultation and complimentary record review.
1. What are wavefront scleral lenses and how are they different from regular scleral lenses?
Wavefront scleral lenses are advanced custom lenses designed to correct higher-order aberrations (HOAs), which are not fully addressed by standard scleral lenses. While regular scleral lenses improve vision by creating a smooth optical surface, wavefront lenses go further by reducing visual distortions such as glare, halos, and ghosting.
2. Can wavefront scleral lenses improve glare, halos, and night vision?
Yes. Wavefront scleral lenses are specifically designed to reduce symptoms such as glare, halos, starbursts, and poor night vision by correcting higher-order aberrations (HOAs). Many patients notice a significant improvement in visual quality, especially in low-light conditions.
3. Why do I still have poor vision even if I see 20/20 with scleral lenses?
Even if you can read 20/20 on an eye chart, you may still experience poor visual quality due to higher-order aberrations (HOAs). These distortions can cause glare, halos, ghosting, and reduced contrast, which are not always corrected with standard scleral lenses.
4. Who is a good candidate for wavefront scleral lenses?
Wavefront scleral lenses are often recommended for patients with keratoconus who continue to experience visual symptoms such as glare, halos, ghosting, or poor night vision despite wearing scleral lenses. They are especially beneficial for patients seeking improved visual clarity and quality.
5. Do all keratoconus patients need wavefront scleral lenses?
No. Many keratoconus patients achieve excellent vision with standard or custom scleral lenses. Wavefront scleral lenses are typically recommended for patients with significant higher-order aberrations (HOAs) or persistent visual symptoms that are not fully corrected with traditional lens designs.