Who Benefits Most from Ovitz-Enhanced Scleral Lenses?
And how to know if you’re a candidate for HOA-correcting optics
Some patients wearing specialty scleral lenses feel like they’ve reached a limit — their eyes are comfortable, but their vision is still lacking. Others are just beginning their scleral lens journey and want the best results from the start. In both situations, Ovitz- enhanced scleral lenses may provide the breakthrough.
At Charlotte Contact Lens Institute, we use Ovitz technology to move beyond lens fit alone. Instead, we optimize your vision at a level that most lenses don’t address. Here’s who benefits most — and how to know if Ovitz might be the right next step for you.
- What Is Ovitz?
If you haven’t read our full introduction to Ovitz, here’s the quick version:
Ovitz is an advanced wavefront aberrometer that measures higher-order aberrations (HOAs) — subtle distortions that cause glare, halos, ghosting, or poor night vision.
By integrating this data into your custom scleral lens, we can deliver:
● Clearer and sharper vision
● Reduced glare and halos
● Better night vision
● More comfortable overall optics
It’s like upgrading from standard definition to true HD vision.
- Who Are Ideal Candidates for Ovitz-Enhanced Lenses?
1. Patients With Keratoconus or Pellucid Marginal Degeneration
Even with well-fitted scleral lenses, keratoconus often leaves residual blur. Ovitz corrects irregular light scatter that standard optics can’t fully address.
Past corneal or refractive surgeries often create higher-order aberrations that reduce vision quality. Ovitz can restore clarity — even years after surgery.
3. Patients With Glare, Halos, or Night Vision Issues
Night driving difficulties, hazy vision in dim light, or persistent halos are often caused by HOAs. Ovitz is specifically designed to correct these issues.
4. “Difficult-to-Fit” Eyes or Multiple Failed Fits
If you’ve tried different lenses but never achieved both comfort and clarity, Ovitz may be the missing piece. By combining freeform scleral lens design with HOA correction, we can solve problems that traditional lenses leave unresolved.
Not Just for Complex Eyes
Even patients with mild keratoconus or healthy corneas can benefit. Trauma, inflammation, or subtle optical irregularities can still produce HOAs. In these cases, Ovitz offers an upgrade to exceptionally clear vision.
- What’s the Process Like?
At Charlotte Contact Lens Institute, your journey includes:
- Initial scleral lens fitting using tools like Pentacam AXL Wave and scleral topography
- Wearing a “dotted scan” lens for 3+ hours
- An Ovitz aberrometry scan to measure HOAs
- Designing a personalized HOA-corrected lens
- A few follow-up visits to fine-tune your optics
Serving Patients Across the Southeast
We regularly welcome patients from North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, Tennessee, and beyond — especially those who have felt overlooked elsewhere.