Scleral Lens Case

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A deep-well case, made for scleral lenses

A scleral lens is large, deeply vaulted and expensive. A standard soft lens case is too shallow to hold one properly, so the lens edge ends up resting against the wall of the well or pressing on the lid as it screws down. That is how sclerals get scratched, warped and chipped — usually not in the eye, but in the case.

This is a deep-well case sized for the diameter and vault of a scleral or large-diameter rigid lens, so the lens sits in fluid rather than against plastic.

We fit sclerals for keratoconus and irregular corneas, and for a lot of those patients the lens is not a convenience — it is the difference between usable and unusable vision. Replacing a damaged one is neither quick nor cheap, so a case that fits properly is cheap insurance.

Two habits matter as much as the case itself. Replace it every three months, because the plastic scuffs and biofilm builds in the corners no matter how well you clean it. And rinse it with saline — never with tap water — then stand it upside down on a clean tissue to air-dry between uses, caps off.

Who it's for

• Scleral lens wearers
• Keratoconus, post-graft and irregular cornea patients
• Large-diameter and mini-scleral rigid lens wearers
• Anyone still storing an expensive lens in a shallow soft lens case

Questions we get asked

How often should I replace the case?
Every three months. Cases are consumables. If the wells look scratched or cloudy, or the caps no longer seal cleanly, replace it sooner.

How do I clean it?
Empty it as soon as the lenses come out, rub the wells with clean fingertips, rinse with saline, then stand it face down on a clean tissue with the caps off and let it air-dry. Never top up old solution and never leave fluid sitting in a closed case all day.

Can I rinse the case under the tap or run it through the dishwasher?
No. New Zealand tap water is safe to drink but it is not sterile and can carry Acanthamoeba, which causes a rare but sight-threatening corneal infection. Never let tap water touch your lenses, your case, or your hands right before handling lenses. Rinse with saline instead, and dry your hands on a lint-free towel.

What do I fill a scleral lens with before inserting it?
Preservative-free saline, every time — that fluid sits against your cornea all day. Not multipurpose solution, not tap water. Preserved rinsing salines are not recommended for scleral, ortho-K or daily-wear rigid lens use either; this explains why, and the suitable options are in our scleral and specialty lens care range.

Does the case disinfect my lenses?
No. A case holds the solution; the solution does the work, and saline does not disinfect at all. Use the disinfecting or conditioning solution we have recommended for your lenses — see the RGP and ortho-K lens care range and our lens care guide.

Can I use it for my ortho-K or standard RGP lenses?
Yes. A deep well is more room than a smaller rigid lens needs, but it will not do any harm, and the same three-month replacement rule applies.

Why buy from Rose Optometry

• Independent, optometrist-owned New Zealand practice — in Hamilton since 1969.
• Free optometrist advice with every order, from a practice that fits sclerals every week.
• Free NZ shipping on orders over $100, sent NZ-wide from Hamilton.