Where are you on the scleral lens journey?
Scroll down to find yourself.
Phase 1: “Am I Ready?”
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I'm learning
What exactly are sclerals? Who else uses them, and why? What’s involved in this whole process? How do I find a provider?
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I'm preparing
I’ve got a provider, but I don’t know what I don’t know. What are the most important questions to ask before I make a commitment?
Phase 2: “The Process”
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Fitting
My provider orders custom sclerals and tries them on me, assesses them, determines any needed modifications, and orders a new set. Hurry up and wait; rinse, repeat as needed.
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Training
Meantime, I am also learning how to apply, remove and care for my sclerals, always under supervision. I might need extra sessions and special tools and techniques for lens application.
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Dispense
We’re there! My provider is happy with the fit, I’m happy with my vision and comfort, I have my starter kit and instructions and an emergency contact and I’m taking my sclerals home.
Phase 3: “What’s next?”
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Troubleshooting
Yippee! My final lenses have been dispensed. I am working out my new daily routines. I think I’ve got this, but there are some unexpected hurdles and I have many questions. I go back to my provider for scheduled follow-up.
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Adapting
I’ve nailed all the daily routines and I am feeling like a confident user… um, as long as I never leave home! How do I integrate scleral lenses into my “real” life, work, recreation, even travel?
Detours and dead ends
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Uh oh.
Sigh.
Fitting (or training) did not work out.
I’m trying to pick up the pieces.
What happened? Did I choose the wrong provider?
Am I just not a good candidate?
Where do I go from here?