Scleral Contact Lenses in Sharpstown

Scleral Contact Lenses in Sharpstown

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

(713) 774-1124

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 Lifetime Eyecare & Contact Lens Center in Sharpstown 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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- Mar. 14, 2025
Very kind, friendly, and professional
- Mar. 12, 2025
Dr Chin and his staff are all amazing! Marcy was very helpful today in seeing my appreciation for a... little flair in my frames, was attentive to my concerns. Dr Chin is -as always- professional and explains everything fully. I highly recommend!
- Feb. 27, 2025
Great place for eye care!
- Feb. 26, 2025
I have been seeing Dr. Allen and his father Dr. Chin for almost 30 years! They are amazing and so ... is all of their staff!!
- Feb. 18, 2025
(Translated by Google) Thank you for your attention to my son. We both feel satisfied with the treat... ment and availability of each of the professionals. Thank you so much. (Original) Gracias por la atención a mi hijo. Ambos nos sentimos satisfechos con el trato y la disponibilidad de cada uno de los profesionales. Muchas gracias.
- Feb. 14, 2025
Dr. Chin and his staff are remarkable. Always providing good quality services during my 30 year com... mitment. I would definitely recommend business if you want to be greeted by an awesome group of professionals.
- Jan. 30, 2025
Love this place. Been coming for decades and always been satisfied.
- Jan. 29, 2025
They know what they're doing . Couldn't ask for more.
- Jan. 14, 2025
I've been a client for at least 40 years; need I say more. Probably not, but I will. When I got Lasi... k years ago, Dr. Chin personally walked me through the process; who does that?
- Dec. 13, 2024
I travel here from wherever in the US (and soon from Europe) I live because the attention and servic... e is second to none.
- Dec. 11, 2024
I feel perfectly comfortable and confident putting my eye care needs in the hands of his caring and ... understanding staff.
- Nov. 08, 2024
Dr. Allen is the best, he worked very hard to make sure my contacts fit perfectly. The staff is ver... y friendly, and helpful.
- Oct. 27, 2024
I went in for my granddaughter's glasses and there was so professional with her and made my granddau... ghter feel comfortable
- Oct. 22, 2024
Awesome customer service and very knowledgeable doctor and nurses!
- Oct. 22, 2024
My husband and I came to Dr. Allen J. Chin to get glasses and contacts yearly since 2014. The staff ... are courteous and the service is organized. We love our doctor because he remembers us even though we see him yearly. During Covid, we decided to get LASIK done in 2020 and he recommended us to do so. We were happy that he was present after our procedure which made us feel comforted. He checked our vision and educated us what to expect and changed to notice. We had no major complications and our checkups are fast. We had a visit recently and I asked him about when we should check our baby vision. He gave us his recommendation based on our history and how it would affect our baby and what to do to protect our baby’s vision. He and clinic are wonderful.
- Oct. 08, 2024
Excellent eye care and innovative doctor willing to go the distance to make sure you are happy with ... the vision you get with your contacts. Highly recommend!
- Oct. 03, 2024
Dr. Chin is very knowledgeable, caring, and responsible. His staff members are friendly and efficien... t. The office is clean and nice. Very pleasant experience.
- Sep. 30, 2024
Dr. Allen H. Chen provides comprehensive and is very knowledgeable. He has been my optometrist for a... Lifetime.
- Sep. 25, 2024
Good customer service and very knowledgeable staff that gives optimal care
- Sep. 19, 2024
Amazing Dr and staff. I’ve been coming here since the 1990’s, always a pleasant experience.

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Scleral Lenses in Sharpstown

Our optometry practice in Sharpstown

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Hours
  • Monday 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Tuesday 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Wednesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Thursday 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Friday 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Saturday 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Sunday Closed
Insurance Plans
  • BCBS Federal Employee Program
  • Aetna
  • United Healthcare
  • Cigna
  • EyeMed
  • VSP
  • Spectera
  • Versant Health
  • National Vision Administration (NVA)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare Part B

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So, what are you waiting for?

See what scleral lenses can do for you!

(713) 774-1124