Keratoconus & Scleral Lenses in Greater Houston

Achieve Comfortable, Clear Vision​​​​​​​

If you're dealing with a vision condition like keratoconus, you know how challenging it can be to find comfortable, effective solutions for achieving clear sight.
This is where scleral lenses can help.

Dr. Pillai proudly specializes in specialty contact lenses to help you find the clearest, most comfortable vision possible. He is a Fellow of the Scleral Lens Society, an accreditation awarded by a non-profit organization dedicated to scleral lens education.

Contact Evolutionary Eye Care today to learn more about how scleral lenses could benefit you!

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Custom Lens Options

We use innovative technology to diagnose and design custom lens options for keratoconus and other corneal conditions. Our technology includes the pentacam tomographer that maps the eye's front surface and the cornea's back surface, where keratoconus first starts affecting the eye.


What Is Keratoconus?

Keratoconus is a common eye condition that occurs when the cornea starts to thin over time, causing it to bulge forward into a cone-like shape.

This issue can affect your eye comfort, make it difficult to wear traditional contact lenses, and reduce your vision quality. Scleral lenses can help address this issue and get you back to enjoying your sight and eye comfort.

How Scleral Lenses Help

Scleral lenses are an innovative solution for a range of vision conditions, including keratoconus. These contact lenses are designed to vault over the cornea and rest on the sclera (whites of your eyes), creating a tear-filled space between the lens and the cornea.

This helps to improve vision quality by providing a smooth optical surface that compensates for any irregularities in the cornea. But keratoconus isn't the only issue it can help address:

Dry Eye Disease

Scleral lenses can be an effective solution for patients with dry eye disease, as they provide continuous hydration and lubrication to the eyes.

The tear-filled space between the lens and the cornea acts as a reservoir, holding moisture against the eye's surface to prevent dryness.

Post-Surgery Complications

After undergoing certain types of eye surgeries, such as corneal transplant surgery or LASIK, some patients may experience complications such as irregular astigmatism or distorted vision.

In these cases, scleral lenses can be used to correct your vision while reducing discomfort.

Other Types of Corneal Dystrophies

In addition to keratoconus, other corneal dystrophies can affect vision quality and comfort.

For example, Fuchs' endothelial dystrophy is a condition that causes the inner layer of cells in the cornea to deteriorate over time. This can lead to blurred vision and discomfort.

Discover the Difference Scleral Lenses Can Make

If you're interested in exploring the world of scleral lenses and seeing how they can help you, book an appointment with us at Evolutionary Eye Care today.

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Scleral Lenses & Keratoconus Care

We specialize in scleral lenses for keratoconus, irregular corneas, and severe dry eye in Greater Houston:

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Frequently Asked Questions

Keratoconus is a progressive eye condition in which the cornea gradually thins and bulges outward into a cone shape. This distorts light entering the eye, causing blurry and distorted vision, halos, and light sensitivity that cannot be fully corrected with regular glasses.

Keratoconus is diagnosed through a comprehensive eye exam that includes corneal topography — a detailed mapping of the curvature of your cornea. At Evolutionary Eye Care, we use advanced diagnostic technology to detect keratoconus early, even before significant symptoms develop.

Yes. For many keratoconus patients, properly fitted scleral contact lenses provide excellent vision correction without surgery. Scleral lenses vault over the irregular cornea and create a smooth optical surface, restoring sharp, comfortable vision. Surgery such as corneal cross-linking may be recommended to halt progression in certain cases.

Scleral lenses are custom-fit to the exact shape of your eye, providing superior comfort and optical quality compared to standard contacts or glasses for irregular corneas. They also protect the sensitive corneal tissue by keeping it bathed in a cushion of saline solution throughout the day.

Keratoconus affects approximately 1 in 2,000 people. It typically appears in the teenage years or early twenties and can progress into the mid-30s. Early detection and management are key to preserving good vision, which is why regular eye exams are so important.