Scleral Contact Lenses in Gainesville

Scleral Contact Lenses in Gainesville

Have astigmatism, keratoconus or severe dry eye? Consider scleral lenses!

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Enjoy Comfortable & Clear Vision With Scleral Lenses

Can't wear contact lenses due to severe dry eye or keratoconus?

Looking for an alternative to soft lenses that provides clearer, more stable vision?

Custom-fit scleral lenses offer superior vision and comfort

Contact Quinn Eye Center in Gainesville to find out how they can help you see clearly and comfortably—day in, day out.

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4 Benefits of Scleral Contact Lenses

  • Cost-effective

    Because they're custom fit, the cost of scleral lenses is usually higher than standard contact lenses. However, because sclerals last up to 2 years, they're more cost-effective in the long term.

  • Eye protection

    Sclerals are larger than other types of contacts, which allows for better protection from debris, dust and allergens that may irritate or injure your eye.

  • Extra-stable vision

    Their extra-large diameter keeps the scleral lenses centered and steady on your eye. If you play sports or have an active lifestyle, their size, shape and customized fit will prevent them from popping out of your eye.

  • Superior hydration

    Scleral lenses form a pocket that fills with artificial tears as they vault over your cornea. This lubricating cushion provides an extremely comfortable wearing experience for all-day hydration.

With scleral lenses, you'll experience vision comfort and excellent optics like never before!


Scleral Lenses FAQs

Do scleral lenses help with dry eyes?

Scleral lenses can provide immense relief to dry eye patients.

These custom-designed lenses vault over the cornea and rest on the scleral while avoiding the irritated cornea. The liquid reservoir between the lens and the cornea provides a continuous moist environment that protects the cornea and provides relief for those with dry, itchy and burning eyes.

Are scleral lenses more comfortable than standard contact lenses?

Scleral lenses are custom-fit to your exact corneal measurements. This, along with the lenses’ extra-large size, makes the lenses both extra-comfortable and extra-stable on the eye.

Does insurance cover scleral lenses?

This will largely depend on the type of insurance you have. Not all insurances are the same. Some plans will cover the exam and the lens fitting, but will not cover the lenses themselves. Others will agree to pay part or all of the cost, but usually, after other treatment options have been exhausted.

Patient Reviews
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- Jan. 30, 2026
Just a great experience. I was fearful of losing my vision and Quinn Eye Care spend the time discuss... ing every option available and now I CAN SEE! I was there for 2.5 hours! Everyone was so very helpful, kind, understanding. Great, great, great experience!
- Jan. 22, 2026
Nice office and the staff were amazing. I will most definitely recommend. Lauren and Denise were bot... h Awesome!
- Jan. 20, 2026
My care was excellent and felt very comfortable and professional.
- Jan. 16, 2026
I don't go anywhere else !
- Dec. 19, 2025
I love this place, i have been going here for years! Organized, and everyone is super friendly. Dr D... esai is very sweet and makes sure all my questions are answered!
- Dec. 05, 2025
Great staff. Great service. Been going there for years.
- Dec. 04, 2025
Professional, courteous and prompt service!
- Nov. 18, 2025
Very thorough care, kind and helpful staff! Thank you!
- Nov. 12, 2025
Rhonda was very patient and the eye exam by Kenneth Parker was very complete.
- Nov. 09, 2025
Very happy with them. I found my new eye doctor
- Nov. 08, 2025
Dr. Desai has given me excellent and caring eye care; she's exhibited great knowledge in diagnosing ... and treating my eye conditions. Entire staff is friendly and helpful.
- Nov. 03, 2025
Quinn Eye Center is the best in my opinion! Poinsettia J. Greene
- Oct. 30, 2025
The staff is always friendly and my questions and concerns are always addressed.
- Oct. 24, 2025
Fast and thorough, kind and friendly.
- Oct. 15, 2025
Courteous and professional staff. The doctors performed thorough examinations, and provided referral... s for my husband's ongoing eye care.Thank you!
- Oct. 14, 2025
Staff are always helpful and friendly!
- Oct. 09, 2025
MISINFORMATION ABOUT APPOINTMENT TIME, I HAD CALLED TO BE SURE OF TIME AT 3:30, THEN AT 12:49 I RECE... IVED A TEXT SAYING MY APPOINTMENT WAS AT 4:15, SLOW GETTING BACK TO ME AT 3:28 AS I WAS ALMOST THERE, THEY CALLED TO SAY IT WAS 3:30 🙁 . VERY NICE LADY TRIED TO WORK AN EYE CLICKING MACHINE, MADE AN ALREADY UNCOMFORTABLE TASK WORSE BY DELAYS IN TRYING TO GET IT SET UP CORRECTLY. STILL NOT SURE IT WAS RIGHT AS THEY WILL NEED TO DO LEFT EYE AGAIN. ONCE IN THE LAST ROOM, YOUNG MAN KNEW WHAT HE WAS DOING AND DID A GOOD JOB. DOCTOR WAS GREAT OR I WOULDN'T COME BACK.
- Oct. 06, 2025
Great place
- Sep. 30, 2025
everyone was so kind and helpful and i hadn't had my eyes checked in years. my exam went by quickly ... and it was a great appointment. i do have pretty good eyesight, though, so there wasn't much to complain about to begin with.
- Sep. 18, 2025
Great experience! Everyone at Quinn eyecare was friendly, polite and professional. Got in right away... and given explanation and options for my eye issue. Dr. Chermack took her time with me and answered all my questions. Highly recommend.

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Scleral Lenses in Gainesville

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Hours
  • Monday 8:30 am - 6:00 pm
  • Tuesday 8:30 am - 6:00 pm
  • Wednesday 8:30 am - 6:00 pm
  • Thursday 8:30 am - 6:00 pm
  • Friday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
  • Saturday 8:30 am - 3:00 pm
  • Sunday Closed
Insurance Plans
  • VSP
  • Medicare
  • United Healthcare
  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • Spectera
  • Davis Vision
  • Humana
  • EyeMed
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • UMR
  • AARP
  • Multiplan
  • MetLife
  • Florida Blue
  • Assurant health
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare
  • AVMed

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