Keratoconus Treatment in Williamsburg, VA

Keratoconus can make clear, comfortable vision difficult as the cornea becomes thinner and develops a more irregular shape. This change can cause blurry or distorted vision, increasing astigmatism, glare, halos, and difficulty seeing clearly with standard glasses or soft contact lenses.

At Eye 2 Eye Vision Center, we provide personalized keratoconus treatment in Williamsburg, VA with a strong focus on specialty contact lenses and custom vision correction. Our goal is to find a lens solution designed around the unique shape of your eyes so you can achieve clearer, more stable vision.

Specialty Contact Lenses for Keratoconus

Because keratoconus changes the shape of the cornea, traditional contact lenses may not provide the stability or visual clarity you need. Specialty contact lenses are designed for more complex corneal shapes and can create a smoother optical surface over the eye.

Depending on your eyes and vision needs, specialty lens options may include:

• Scleral lenses
• Rigid gas-permeable lenses
• Hybrid contact lenses
• Other customized specialty lens designs

A detailed evaluation helps determine which option provides the appropriate combination of vision, comfort, and stability.

Scleral Lenses for Keratoconus

Scleral lenses are an important option for many patients with keratoconus in Williamsburg. Unlike traditional contact lenses that sit directly on the cornea, scleral lenses are larger and rest on the sclera - the white portion of the eye.

The lens vaults over the irregular cornea, creating a smooth optical surface that can reduce the visual distortion caused by keratoconus. A fluid reservoir between the lens and cornea can also provide added comfort for patients who experience dryness or sensitivity. Because scleral lenses remain stable on the eye, they can provide consistent vision throughout daily activities for patients who have struggled with standard contact lenses.

Custom Lens Fittings with Advanced Technology

Keratoconus treatment is highly individualized because no two corneas have exactly the same shape. At Eye 2 Eye Vision Center, advanced technology and detailed measurements help us evaluate the shape and surface of your eyes before selecting or designing your lenses.

A specialty contact lens fitting considers your prescription, corneal shape, eye health, previous lens experience, and everyday visual needs. Precise measurements allow the lens design to be customized more closely to your eyes rather than relying on a standard fit.

Follow-up visits are also an important part of specialty lens care. We can evaluate how the lenses are performing, check the fit, and make adjustments when necessary to improve vision and comfort.

Managing Keratoconus Over Time

Specialty contact lenses correct the vision problems caused by an irregular cornea, but they do not stop keratoconus from progressing. Regular eye examinations are important for monitoring changes in your cornea and determining whether additional care or referral for other keratoconus treatments may be appropriate.

If you have been diagnosed with keratoconus or are struggling to see clearly with glasses or conventional contact lenses, schedule an evaluation with Eye 2 Eye Vision Center to discuss specialty and scleral lens options for personalized keratoconus treatment in Williamsburg, VA.

Eye 2 Eye Vision Center
1147 Professional Dr. Ste A
​​​​​​​Williamsburg, VA 23185
Phone: (757) 259-2300