Scleral Lenses - Eyes On Brickell

24JunJune 24, 2026

When Should You Choose Scleral Lenses Over Regular Contacts?

Standard soft contacts work perfectly fine for millions of people. But if you have an irregular eye shape or struggle with severe dry eyes, wearing them can quickly become a daily nightmare. Regular lenses sit directly on the clear, sensitive front window of your eye, the cornea. If that surface is uneven or easily irritated, regular contacts will never feel comfortable or provide the sharp vision you deserve. When standard options fail you, upgrading to internal link scleral lenses is often the best way to regain clear vision. What Makes Scleral Lenses Different? The main difference between these specialized lenses and regular contacts comes...

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06NovNovember 6, 2025

Use It Before You Lose It: Smart Ways to Spend Your HSA or FSA Before Year-End

As the year winds down, many people overlook a powerful benefit they already have: pre-tax healthcare dollars in their Health Savings Account (HSA) or Flexible Spending Account (FSA). These funds are yours to use, and if you don’t act, you could leave money on the table. If you’ve been thinking about advanced eye care treatments, whether it’s myopia control with ortho-k lenses, dry eye therapy (IPL/RF), specialty lens fittings like scleral lenses or aesthetic treatments like lash-lift with Latisse or Upneeq, now is the time to turn your benefits into results. Here’s your complete guide: how HSAs & FSAs work, key deadlines, what eye care treatments qualify, and smart moves to...

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29SepSeptember 29, 2025

Why Standard Contact Lenses Fail for Keratoconus And How Scleral Lenses Solve It?

Keratoconus is a progressive eye condition where the cornea, the clear, dome-shaped front surface of the eye, thins and begins to bulge into a cone-like shape. This irregular shape distorts light entering the eye, leading to blurry vision, increased sensitivity to glare, and difficulty with night driving. While glasses can help in the earliest stages, many patients eventually need contact lenses to achieve clear, stable vision. However, not all contact lenses are created equal, especially for people with keratoconus; scleral lenses for keratoconus are the best option. Why Standard Contact Lenses Fall Short Traditional soft contact lenses are designed for eyes with a regular, rounded corneal surface. Because keratoconus causes the cornea...

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Eyes on Brickell: Contact-Lenses-and-Eye-Safety-for-Halloween

25OctOctober 25, 2023

A Comprehensive Guide to Contact Lenses and Eye Safety for Halloween 2023

Halloween 2023 is just around the corner and people all over the world are gearing up to embrace its creative and scary aspects. While Halloween costumes are the heart of the Halloween celebration, contact lenses are an overlooked aspect that can really elevate your look. These lenses are more than a Halloween accessory because they can help you capture the essence of your character. However, amid all of the excitement, you should not overlook the safety of your eyes. Halloween is indeed a time to embrace your spooky side, but that doesn't mean you can compromise on your eye health. Keep in mind that improper use of contact lenses or...

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Eyes on Brickell: Guide to Scleral Lenses

19NovNovember 19, 2018

The Beginner’s Guide to Scleral Lenses

Almost every one of us experiences itchy eyes occasionally. There are numerous reasons for itchy eyes, and the problem frequently is accompanied by using itchy eyelids mainly at the base of the eyelashes and red eyes or swollen eyelids. The medical term for itchy eyes is ocular pruritus.Reasons for Itchy Eyes Most of the time, […]