Scleral Lenses in Canada?

[Aaron77]

Have you found Dr. G's lenses to actually be of therapeutic value for the dry eye?

Hi Aaron77,

I am a scleral lens wearer. After two separate and unsuccessful attemps with other lenses (left lens foggy, right lens never comfortable), I was successfully fit by Dr. G. the first time. He uses a technology that he invented (and has filed for a patent on), to calculate the fit of the lens in your eye. This is so important for scleral lenses, as the surface area is very large compared to conventional lenses. The larger the surface area, the more of the dry eye that is protected, and the less the lens will sink into the sclera because the load is distributed over a larger area. However, the larger the lens, the more important it is to get a precise fit, because more of the lens is in contact with your eye. A rigid lens is not comfortable when the fit isn't perfect, which is why I was drawn to Dr. G's fitting technique. It paid off for me, as it has for many, many other dry eye patients.

I think some people are under the impression that because Dr. G doesn't post on this site anymore that he isn't interested in helping dry eye patients. That is simply not the case. In fact, he has told me himself that he is happy to answer anyone's questions about sclerals. I think those on this board seriously considering sclerals are better served directly asking Dr. G, with his vast contact lens experience (he has the benefit of having fit the whole range of lens sizes, up to 18mm), rather than just thrashing around and speculating. His business is called Coppell Family Eyecare, and his website is Global Refractive Solutions - just do a Google search. Having more information will help you in your decision, and the best place to get that information is from someone who fits the lenses and is actually willing to discuss it with you.

Texaseyes

[east12]

I believe this link will benefit you. You're fortunate to live out west where this doctor is close(r) to you.

http://www.myorthok.com/postsurgical.php