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Keratoconus Care

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Our Services

  • Keratoconus Care
  • Adult Refraction
  • Paediatric Refraction
  • Ocular-Therapeutics
  • Binocular Vision Therapy
  • Ocular Trauma Management
  • Myopia Control
  • Prescription Spectacles
  • Contact Lens Fittings

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Speak directly to our Shelly Beach practise for emergency appointments or general eye care inquiries.

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Current Spectacles or Lens Cases

Comprehensive Vision Testing

Restoring Visual Clarity to Irregular Corneas

Keratoconus is a progressive condition where the cornea thins and bulges into an irregular cone shape, causing severe distortion that standard spectacles cannot correct. We provide highly specialised, custom-engineered scleral contact lenses that vault completely over the fragile cornea, creating a perfectly smooth liquid-filled optical surface to restore crisp, stable vision safely.

Corneal Vaulting
Design

Corneal Vaulting
Design

Large-diameter lenses that rest gently on the stable white sclera, completely protecting the sensitive cornea.

Fluid Reservoir
Comfort

Fluid Reservoir
Comfort

A continuous layer of preservative-free saline that bathes the eye, providing exceptional hydration and comfort.

Astigmatism
Correction

Astigmatism
Correction

Advanced rigid optics that completely neutralize complex visual distortions caused by corneal thinning or scarring.
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Custom Micro-Mapping : Tailoring lens parameters explicitly to the unique structural contours and shape of your eye.
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Stable All-Day Wear : Unlike old rigid lenses, modern scleral designs do not dislodge easily and offer superb, stable comfort.
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Post-Surgical Fittings : Expert lens engineering for patients who have undergone corneal cross-linking or corneal grafts.
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Local South Coast Access : Specialised lens management directly in Shelly Beach, removing the need to travel to Durban for specialist care.

Managing Keratoconus requires an elevated level of clinical precision and patient education. Because standard lenses rest on the cornea, they can cause painful abrasions or accelerate scarring on an irregular eye. Scleral lenses completely change this dynamic by bypassing the cornea entirely. Our detailed custom fitting process ensures optimal oxygen transmission, crisp visual acuity, and long-term corneal safety, allowing Keratoconus patients from Port Shepstone to Margate to regain their visual independence.

  • Rigid Scleral Mapping
  • Fluid Clearance Verification
  • Custom Corneal Vaulting
  • Handling & Insertion Training
  • Ocular Surface Safety

Scleral Lenses FAQ

Glasses cannot correct the irregular astigmatism caused by a cone-shaped cornea. Scleral lenses create a brand-new, smooth surface over the eye to bend light properly.

Yes, they are highly comfortable because they rest on the sclera, which has far fewer nerve endings than the sensitive cornea, and contain a built-in fluid reservoir.

With proper care, sterilisation, and handling, a high-quality pair of custom scleral lenses can comfortably last between 1 to 2 years.

Yes, we provide complete, step-by-step clinical training sessions to ensure you are fully confident inserting, removing, and sterilising your lenses safely.

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