As early as 1508, Leonardo da Vinci, a renowned architect, mathematician, and inventor suggested through a series of sketches that the optics of the human eye could be altered by placing the cornea directly in contact with water. His idea may have played a role in inspiring the development of modern contact lenses more than […]
What Are Scleral Contact Lenses?
Thanks to advances in lens technology, different kinds of contact lenses are now available to meet the unique needs of patients. Scleral lenses are designed to be larger than regular contact lenses. Read on as your trusted eye doctor from Park Slope Eye discusses their features and benefits. […]
What You Need to Know About Scleral Contact Lenses
Thanks to ongoing research in contact lens technology, different types of contact lenses serve different purposes and are designed to address specific eye care needs. Scleral contact lenses, in particular, have a wider diameter than regular lenses. […]