Severe keratoconus can significantly reduce visual clarity and quality of life. When glasses and traditional contact lenses fail to provide stability, patients often feel they are out of options. At the Charlotte Contact Lens Institute, we specialize in advanced scleral lens solutions—including EyePrintPRO, one of the most precise and effective technologies available for severe and irregular corneas.
What Makes Severe Keratoconus So Challenging?
In advanced keratoconus, the cornea becomes extremely irregular, thin, and steep. This causes:
- Distorted and blurry vision
- Increased light sensitivity
- Halos and glare
- Difficulty driving at night
- Inconsistent comfort with regular lenses
Traditional lenses often cannot align with the dramatically uneven corneal surface, leading to discomfort and poor optical results.
What Is EyePrintPRO?
EyePrintPRO is a fully customized scleral lens made using a detailed impression (similar to a dental mold) of the eye’s surface.
This produces a lens that mirrors every microscopic shape of your eye—something impossible through traditional measurements.
How EyePrintPRO Works
- A gentle ocular impression material is applied.
- The impression captures each contour of the eye.
- 3D scanning converts the mold into a precise digital model.
- A customized scleral lens is manufactured to match your exact eye shape.
This level of customization makes EyePrintPRO ideal for even the most complex and irregular corneas.
Why EyePrintPRO Is a Game Changer for Severe Keratoconus
1. Unmatched Precision for Highly Irregular Corneas
EyePrintPRO can fit eyes that have:
- Severe keratoconus
- Post-transplant irregularity
- Advanced ectasia
- Scars or asymmetry
- Poor tolerance with standard scleral lenses
2. Exceptional Visual Clarity
By creating a perfectly smooth optical surface, EyePrintPRO:
- Reduces glare and halos
- Improves contrast
- Sharply enhances vision quality
3. Superior Comfort
Because the lens matches the eye shape exactly, patients experience:
- Less pressure
- Better tear exchange
- All-day comfort
4. Ideal for Patients Who Failed Other Lenses
Many patients come to us after being told:
“Your cornea is too irregular for contact lenses.”
EyePrintPRO often becomes the solution when all others fail.
Why Patients Trust the Charlotte Contact Lens Institute
Our clinic is fully devoted to complex corneal conditions. Using advanced diagnostics such as:
- Pentacam AXL Wave
- Scleral profilometry
- Wavefrontaberrometry
…we provide highly personalized lens designs for patients with severe keratoconus, ectasia, and post-surgical complications.
We routinely help those who have struggled elsewhere.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is EyePrintPRO painful or uncomfortable to take?
No. The impression process is quick, painless, and well tolerated.
Can EyePrintPRO cure keratoconus?
EyePrintPRO does not cure the condition—but it restores vision by masking corneal irregularity.
How long does EyePrintPRO last?
For severe or irregular keratoconus, yes—EyePrintPRO offers more precision than traditional scleral lenses.
Is EyePrintPRO better than scleral lenses?
We often begin around ages 6–8, depending on the child’s eye health and maturity.
Who is a good candidate?
Patients who: Have advanced keratoconusFailed with standard scleral lensesExperience poor comfort or unstable visionNeed maximum customization
Looking for Clearer, More Comfortable Vision?
Whether you suffer from keratoconus, post-surgical corneal irregularities, severe dry eye, or are seeking pediatric myopia control, our doctors have the diagnostic technology and expertise to find the right solution for your eyes.
