Severe Dry Eye Solutions
Scleral lenses for dry eyes — when nothing else works, a fluid-filled lens bathes your eye all day. Relief for severe, Sjogren's, and post-LASIK dry eye.
- All-day fluid shield over the cornea
- For Sjogren's, GVHD & post-LASIK dryness
- Often covered when medically necessary
- Custom-fitted on-site
When Drops, Plugs, and Procedures Aren't Enough
Scleral lenses for dry eyes work differently from every drop, plug, and procedure you've tried: the lens vaults over the cornea and holds a reservoir of preservative-free saline against the eye's surface all day. For severe dry eye — Sjogren's syndrome, graft-vs-host disease, post-LASIK neuropathic dryness — that fluid shield is often the treatment that finally works.
Sjögren's Syndrome
Autoimmune dryness that outpaces what drops and punctal plugs can manage alone.
Graft-vs-Host Disease
Ocular GVHD after stem-cell transplant often causes severe, treatment-resistant dryness.
Severe/Refractory MGD & Post-LASIK
Chronic gland dysfunction or post-surgical neuropathic dryness that hasn't responded to standard therapy.
From Measurement to Relief
1. Scan & Map
We map the exact contour of your eye's surface — every eye is a different shape, especially after LASIK or with severe dry eye.
2. Custom Lens Design
Your scleral lens is designed from those measurements to vault the cornea and hold the fluid reservoir that keeps your eye comfortable.
3. Fitting & Training
We fit the lens, fine-tune it, and train you on insertion and removal so daily wear feels routine, not intimidating.
Why Scleral Lenses for Dry Eye
All-Day Tear-Film Seal
The fluid reservoir stays against your cornea from morning to night, unlike a drop that evaporates within minutes.
Custom-Fitted to Your Cornea
Every lens is designed from a map of your exact eye shape — no two fittings are the same.
Worn Daily — No Surgery
A scleral lens is a daily-wear device, not a surgical procedure, and can be adjusted as your eyes change.
What Does Insurance Cover?
Scleral lenses for severe dry eye are frequently covered by medical insurance when medically necessary — we verify your benefits before fitting. The dry eye evaluation is typically covered as well.
We accept most medical insurance plans. We don't take Medi-Cal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Severe Dry Eye Care in Orange County
Conveniently located in Santa Ana, we fit scleral lenses for severe dry eye patients from across Orange County, including Irvine, Newport Beach, Tustin, Costa Mesa, Orange, Huntington Beach, and Mission Viejo. Dr. Bonakdar has extensive experience fitting scleral lenses for Sjögren's, graft-vs-host disease, and refractory dry eye.
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