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Advanced Scleral Lenses at Whelpley & Paul<\/h1>\n

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Some eyes need more than standard contact lenses to feel comfortable and see clearly. Scleral lenses are a highly specialized option designed for patients who struggle with dryness, corneal irregularities, or contact lens discomfort.<\/p>\n

At Whelpley & Paul, we offer personalized scleral lens fittings<\/a> for patients seeking clearer, more stable vision \u2014 whether you\u2019re exploring scleral lenses in Rochester NY, looking for advanced options in Fairport, or needing support in Webster and Greece.<\/p>\n

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Advanced Scleral Lens Care in Rochester, Greece, Fairport, and Webster<\/h2>\n

Scleral lenses rest gently on the white part of the eye instead of the cornea, creating a smooth, comfortable optical surface. They also hold a thin reservoir of hydrating fluid between the lens and your eye, which supports comfort and clarity throughout the day.<\/p>\n

Scleral lenses can be life-changing for patients who haven\u2019t found relief with glasses, soft contacts, or other standard options. Across all four Whelpley & Paul<\/a> locations, our experienced doctors begin with a careful eye health evaluation, then guide patients through scleral lens fitting, adjustment, and long-term care to ensure consistent success.<\/p>\n

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What Are Scleral Lenses?<\/h2>\n

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How Scleral Lenses Work<\/h3>\n

Unlike traditional contacts, scleral lenses vault over the cornea entirely. This design prevents the lens from touching sensitive or uneven corneal tissue and offers exceptional stability and comfort. [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”||||||||” text_text_color=”#000000″ header_2_font=”|700|||||||” header_2_text_color=”#000000″ header_2_font_size=”40px” header_2_letter_spacing=”1px” header_3_font_size=”24px” header_4_font=”|600|||||||” header_4_text_color=”#000000″ header_4_font_size=”20px” header_4_line_height=”1.5em” background_layout=”dark” hover_enabled=”0″ locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n

Who Benefits From Scleral Lenses<\/h3>\n

Scleral lenses are often recommended for patients who experience:<\/p>\n

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  • Difficulty wearing soft contact lenses<\/li>\n
  • Severe or chronic dry eye<\/li>\n
  • Sensitivity or irritation from traditional lenses<\/li>\n
  • Blurry or fluctuating vision from corneal irregularities<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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    Conditions Scleral Lenses Can Help Manage<\/h3>\n

    Because scleral lenses create a stable optical surface, they can support patients with:<\/p>\n

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    • Keratoconus<\/li>\n
    • Post-surgical corneal irregularities<\/li>\n
    • High astigmatism<\/li>\n
    • Corneal scarring or thinning<\/li>\n
    • Severe eye dryness that affects daily vision<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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      Why Scleral Lenses Provide Exceptional
      \nComfort<\/h2>\n

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This helps protect sensitive corneal tissue and keeps the eye hydrated throughout the day. [\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb title=”Stability for Irregular Corneas” image=”https:\/\/localeyedoctor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Stability-for-Irregular-Corneas.png” alt=”Five Star Testimonial” image_icon_width=”100%” content_max_width=”100%” module_class=”testimonial-preview” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” header_level=”h3″ header_font=”|600|||||||” header_text_align=”center” header_text_color=”#FFFFFF” header_font_size=”24px” header_line_height=”1.25em” body_text_align=”center” text_orientation=”center” background_layout=”dark” width=”100%” max_width=”384px” max_width_tablet=”100%” max_width_phone=”100%” max_width_last_edited=”on|tablet” custom_margin=”||||false|false” animation=”off” hover_enabled=”0″ header_text_align_tablet=”center” header_text_align_phone=”center” header_text_align_last_edited=”on|phone” body_text_align_tablet=”center” body_text_align_phone=”center” body_text_align_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_css_free_form=”selector h3 {|| max-width: 330px;|| margin: 0 auto 10px;||}” image_max_width=”200px” global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]Unlike smaller lenses that may shift or rotate, scleral lenses stay centered. This stability is especially important for patients with keratoconus or high astigmatism.[\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ custom_padding_last_edited=”off|desktop” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#f3f3f3″ custom_padding=”120px||120px||true|false” custom_padding_tablet=”50px||50px||false|false” custom_padding_phone=”43px||||false|false” custom_css_main_element=”background-size: 100% !important;” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row module_class=”ipad-pro-row” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||53px||false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”||43px||false|false” custom_margin_phone=”” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” header_2_font=”|700|||||||” header_2_text_color=”#000000″ header_2_font_size=”40px” header_4_font=”|700|||||||” header_4_text_color=”#de2b2b” header_4_line_height=”1.1em” text_orientation=”center” max_width=”800px” module_alignment=”center” custom_margin=”||||false|false” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n

      The Scleral Lens Fitting Process<\/h2>\n

      [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row use_custom_gutter=”on” gutter_width=”1″ make_equal=”on” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” width=”95%” max_width=”1280px” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_css_main_element=”display: flex;||column-gap: 20px;||row-gap: 40px;||flex-wrap: wrap;||justify-content: center;||align-items: flex-start;” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_blurb title=”Detailed Corneal Measurements” image=”https:\/\/localeyedoctor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Detailed-Corneal-Measurements.png” alt=”Detailed Corneal Measurements” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” header_level=”h3″ header_font=”|700|||||||” header_font_size=”18px” header_line_height=”26px” text_orientation=”center” max_width=”384px” max_width_tablet=”100%” max_width_phone=”100%” max_width_last_edited=”on|tablet” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]We begin by mapping your corneal shape in detail. These measurements help us design a scleral lens that matches your exact curvature and vault height.[\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb title=”Custom Lens Design and Trial Fitting” image=”https:\/\/localeyedoctor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Custom-Lens-Design-and-Trial-Fitting.png” alt=”Custom Lens Design and Trial Fitting” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” header_level=”h3″ header_font=”|700|||||||” header_font_size=”18px” header_line_height=”26px” text_orientation=”center” max_width=”384px” max_width_tablet=”100%” max_width_phone=”100%” max_width_last_edited=”on|tablet” global_colors_info=”{}”]Your first pair of trial scleral lenses allows us to assess comfort, hydration, and vision. We evaluate how the lens fits, how it centers, and how it interacts with your cornea and eyelids.[\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb title=”Follow-Up Visits and Long-Term Care” image=”https:\/\/localeyedoctor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Follow-up-Visits-and-Long-term-Care.png” alt=”Follow-Up Visits and Long-Term Care” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” header_level=”h3″ header_font=”|700|||||||” header_font_size=”18px” header_line_height=”26px” text_orientation=”center” max_width=”384px” max_width_tablet=”100%” max_width_phone=”100%” max_width_last_edited=”on|tablet” global_colors_info=”{}”]Because scleral lenses are highly customized, follow-up visits help ensure the fit remains comfortable and effective. Our team provides guidance on applying, removing, and caring for your lenses with confidence.[\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” custom_padding=”120px||120px||false|false” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ make_equal=”on” module_class=”ipad-pro-row” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” width=”90%” width_tablet=”80%” width_phone=”” width_last_edited=”on|tablet” max_width=”1280px” custom_css_main_element=”align-items: center;” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_css_main_element_last_edited=”off|desktop” custom_css_main_element_tablet=”display: flex;||flex-direction: column-reverse;||gap: 30px; ” custom_css_after_last_edited=”on|tablet” custom_css_after_tablet=”display: none;” custom_css_main_element_phone=”display: flex;||flex-direction: column-reverse;||gap: 30px; ” custom_css_after_phone=”display: none;”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” animation_style=”slide” animation_direction=”left” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_css_main_element_last_edited=”off|desktop” custom_css_main_element_tablet=”width: 100% !important;” custom_css_main_element_phone=”width: 100% !important;”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/localeyedoctor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Scleral-Lenses-for-Dry-Eye-Relief.png” alt=”Scleral lenses fittings at Whelpley & Paul in Webster & Rochester, NY” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” border_radii=”on|20px|20px|20px|20px” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ module_class=”inline-btns-wrapper” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” animation_style=”slide” animation_direction=”right” custom_css_main_element=”display: flex;||flex-wrap: wrap;” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_css_main_element_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_css_main_element_phone=”display: flex;||flex-direction: column;||justify-content: center;||width: 100% !important;||margin: 0;” custom_css_main_element_tablet=”display: flex;||flex-wrap: wrap;||margin: 0;”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”||||||||” text_text_color=”#000000″ header_2_font=”|700|||||||” header_2_text_color=”#000000″ header_2_font_size=”40px” header_2_letter_spacing=”1px” header_3_font_size=”24px” background_layout=”dark” hover_enabled=”0″ header_2_font_size_phone=”26px” header_2_font_size_last_edited=”off|desktop” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n

      Scleral Lenses for Dry Eye Relief <\/h2>\n

      [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”||||||||” text_text_color=”#000000″ header_2_font=”|700|||||||” header_2_text_color=”#000000″ header_2_font_size=”40px” header_2_letter_spacing=”1px” header_3_font_size=”24px” header_4_font=”|600|||||||” header_4_text_color=”#000000″ header_4_font_size=”20px” header_4_line_height=”1.5em” background_layout=”dark” hover_enabled=”0″ locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n

      Why They Help With Severe Dry Eye<\/h3>\n

      The fluid reservoir beneath a scleral lens protects the surface of the eye and offers constant moisture. For patients with significant dryness, this can provide relief that traditional contacts cannot match.[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”||||||||” text_text_color=”#000000″ header_2_font=”|700|||||||” header_2_text_color=”#000000″ header_2_font_size=”40px” header_2_letter_spacing=”1px” header_3_font_size=”24px” header_4_font=”|600|||||||” header_4_text_color=”#000000″ header_4_font_size=”20px” header_4_line_height=”1.5em” background_layout=”dark” hover_enabled=”0″ locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n

      When to Consider Scleral Lenses<\/h3>\n

      Scleral lenses may be recommended if you experience:<\/p>\n

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      • Persistent burning or dryness<\/li>\n
      • Contact lens intolerance<\/li>\n
      • Dry eye symptoms that worsen during the day<\/li>\n
      • Inconsistent vision from tear film instability<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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        Long-Term Comfort Benefits<\/h3>\n

        Many patients experience improved comfort, more stable vision, and a better quality of life with scleral lenses, especially when other treatments have not provided enough relief.[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_text=”Book Your Appointment” button_text_tablet=”Book Your Appointment” button_text_phone=”SCHEDULE NOW” button_text_last_edited=”off|desktop” module_class=”spu-open-11866″ _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”68f14bff-8f6c-4fa9-85ee-d41bad9097b5″ button_text_size=”15px” custom_padding=”10px|15px|10px|15px|true|true” hover_enabled=”0″ saved_tabs=”all” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_css_main_element_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_css_main_element_tablet=”width: 100%;||text-align: center;” custom_css_main_element_phone=”width: 100%;||text-align: center;” sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ custom_padding_last_edited=”off|desktop” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#f3f3f3″ custom_padding=”120px||120px||true|false” custom_padding_tablet=”50px||50px||false|false” custom_padding_phone=”43px||||false|false” custom_css_main_element=”background-size: 100% !important;” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row module_class=”ipad-pro-row” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||53px||false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”||43px||false|false” custom_margin_phone=”” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” header_2_font=”|700|||||||” header_2_text_color=”#000000″ header_2_font_size=”40px” header_4_font=”|700|||||||” header_4_text_color=”#de2b2b” header_4_line_height=”1.1em” text_orientation=”center” max_width=”800px” module_alignment=”center” custom_margin=”||||false|false” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n

        Scleral Lenses for Corneal Conditions<\/h2>\n

        [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row use_custom_gutter=”on” gutter_width=”1″ make_equal=”on” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” width=”95%” max_width=”1280px” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_css_main_element=”display: flex;||column-gap: 20px;||row-gap: 40px;||flex-wrap: wrap;||justify-content: center;||align-items: flex-start;” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_blurb title=”Keratoconus” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” header_level=”h3″ header_font=”|700|||||||” header_font_size=”18px” header_line_height=”26px” text_orientation=”center” max_width=”384px” max_width_tablet=”100%” max_width_phone=”100%” max_width_last_edited=”on|tablet” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]Scleral lenses often provide clearer, more stable vision than glasses or soft contacts for patients with keratoconus. Their vaulted design smooths out corneal irregularities for crisp visual performance.[\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb title=”Post-Surgical Irregularities” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” header_level=”h3″ header_font=”|700|||||||” header_font_size=”18px” header_line_height=”26px” text_orientation=”center” max_width=”384px” max_width_tablet=”100%” max_width_phone=”100%” max_width_last_edited=”on|tablet” global_colors_info=”{}”]Patients who have had corneal surgery may develop surface irregularities that make standard lenses uncomfortable. Scleral lenses offer a protective and stable alternative.[\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb title=”High Astigmatism or Distorted Vision” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” header_level=”h3″ header_font=”|700|||||||” header_font_size=”18px” header_line_height=”26px” text_orientation=”center” max_width=”384px” max_width_tablet=”100%” max_width_phone=”100%” max_width_last_edited=”on|tablet” global_colors_info=”{}”]When traditional contacts cannot maintain alignment or clarity, scleral lenses can offer greater stability and consistent vision.[\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”60px||||false|false” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ module_class=”inline-btns-wrapper” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_css_main_element=”display: flex;||justify-content: center;” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_css_main_element_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_css_main_element_phone=”display: flex;||flex-direction: column;||justify-content: center;” custom_css_main_element_tablet=”display: flex;||justify-content: center;”][et_pb_button button_text=”Book Your Appointment” button_text_tablet=”Book Your Appointment” button_text_phone=”SCHEDULE NOW” button_text_last_edited=”off|desktop” module_class=”spu-open-11866″ _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”68f14bff-8f6c-4fa9-85ee-d41bad9097b5″ button_text_size=”15px” custom_padding=”10px|15px|10px|15px|true|true” saved_tabs=”all” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_css_main_element_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_css_main_element_tablet=”width: 100%;||text-align: center;” custom_css_main_element_phone=”width: 100%;||text-align: center;”][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ custom_padding_last_edited=”off|desktop” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” custom_padding=”120px||120px||false|false” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ make_equal=”on” module_class=”ipad-pro-row” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” width=”90%” width_tablet=”80%” width_phone=”” width_last_edited=”on|tablet” max_width=”1280px” custom_css_main_element=”align-items: center;” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_css_main_element_last_edited=”on|tablet” custom_css_main_element_tablet=”display: flex;||flex-direction: column-reverse;||gap: 30px; ” custom_css_after_last_edited=”on|tablet” custom_css_after_tablet=”display: none;” custom_css_main_element_phone=”display: flex;||flex-direction: column-reverse;||gap: 30px; ” custom_css_after_phone=”display: none;”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ module_class=”inline-btns-wrapper” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” animation_style=”slide” animation_direction=”right” custom_css_main_element=”display: flex;||flex-wrap: wrap;” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_css_main_element_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_css_main_element_phone=”display: flex;||flex-direction: column;||justify-content: center;||width: 100% !important;||margin: 0;” custom_css_main_element_tablet=”display: flex;||flex-wrap: wrap;||margin: 0;”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”||||||||” text_text_color=”#000000″ header_2_font=”|700|||||||” header_2_text_color=”#000000″ header_2_font_size=”40px” header_2_letter_spacing=”1px” header_3_font_size=”24px” background_layout=”dark” hover_enabled=”0″ locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n

        Specialty Contact Lens Expertise Across All Four Locations<\/h2>\n

        Whether you’re pursuing scleral lenses in Rochester, scleral lenses in Fairport, or scleral lenses in Webster, you\u2019ll receive the same attentive care and advanced fitting experience throughout Whelpley & Paul. Our Greece office also provides complete support for specialty lens fittings \u2014 ensuring access to high-quality care near home.[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_text=”Book Your Appointment” button_text_tablet=”Book Your Appointment” button_text_phone=”SCHEDULE NOW” button_text_last_edited=”off|desktop” module_class=”spu-open-11866″ _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”68f14bff-8f6c-4fa9-85ee-d41bad9097b5″ button_text_size=”15px” custom_padding=”10px|15px|10px|15px|true|true” saved_tabs=”all” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_css_main_element_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_css_main_element_tablet=”width: 100%;||text-align: center;” custom_css_main_element_phone=”width: 100%;||text-align: center;”][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” animation_style=”slide” animation_direction=”left” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_css_main_element_last_edited=”off|desktop” custom_css_main_element_tablet=”width: 100% !important;” custom_css_main_element_phone=”width: 100% !important;”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/localeyedoctor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Specialty-Contact-Lens-Expertise-Across-All-Four-Locations.png” alt=”Advanced Scleral lenses at Whelpley & Paul in Webster & Rochester, NY” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” border_radii=”on|20px|20px|20px|20px” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ custom_padding_last_edited=”off|desktop” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” custom_padding=”0px||120px||false|false” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ make_equal=”on” module_class=”ipad-pro-row” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” width=”90%” width_tablet=”80%” width_phone=”” width_last_edited=”on|tablet” max_width=”1280px” custom_css_main_element=”align-items: center;” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_css_main_element_last_edited=”off|desktop” custom_css_main_element_tablet=”display: flex;||flex-direction: column-reverse;||gap: 30px; ” custom_css_after_last_edited=”on|tablet” custom_css_after_tablet=”display: none;” custom_css_main_element_phone=”display: flex;||flex-direction: column-reverse;||gap: 30px; ” custom_css_after_phone=”display: none;”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” animation_style=”slide” animation_direction=”left” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_css_main_element_last_edited=”off|desktop” custom_css_main_element_tablet=”width: 100% !important;” custom_css_main_element_phone=”width: 100% !important;”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/localeyedoctor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Find-the-Whelpley-Paul-Location-That-Feels-Like-Home-3.png” alt=”Scleral lenses exams at Whelpley & Paul in Webster & Rochester, NY” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” border_radii=”on|20px|20px|20px|20px” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ module_class=”inline-btns-wrapper” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” animation_style=”slide” animation_direction=”right” custom_css_main_element=”display: flex;||flex-wrap: wrap;” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_css_main_element_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_css_main_element_phone=”display: flex;||flex-direction: column;||justify-content: center;||width: 100% !important;||margin: 0;” custom_css_main_element_tablet=”display: flex;||flex-wrap: wrap;||margin: 0;”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”||||||||” text_text_color=”#000000″ header_2_font=”|700|||||||” header_2_text_color=”#000000″ header_2_font_size=”40px” header_2_letter_spacing=”1px” header_3_font_size=”24px” background_layout=”dark” hover_enabled=”0″ header_2_font_size_phone=”26px” header_2_font_size_last_edited=”off|desktop” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n

        Find the Whelpley & Paul Location That Feels Like Home<\/h2>\n

        If you\u2019re ready to explore clearer, more comfortable vision, schedule a scleral lens evaluation at the Whelpley & Paul location nearest you \u2014 Rochester, Greece, Fairport or Webster.[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_text=”Book Your Appointment” button_text_tablet=”Book Your Appointment” button_text_phone=”SCHEDULE NOW” button_text_last_edited=”off|desktop” module_class=”spu-open-11866″ _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”68f14bff-8f6c-4fa9-85ee-d41bad9097b5″ button_text_size=”15px” custom_padding=”10px|15px|10px|15px|true|true” saved_tabs=”all” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_css_main_element_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_css_main_element_tablet=”width: 100%;||text-align: center;” custom_css_main_element_phone=”width: 100%;||text-align: center;”][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ custom_padding_last_edited=”off|desktop” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#f3f3f3″ custom_padding=”120px||120px||true|false” custom_padding_tablet=”50px||50px||false|false” custom_padding_phone=”43px||||false|false” custom_css_main_element=”background-size: 100% !important;” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row module_class=”ipad-pro-row” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||53px||false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”||43px||false|false” custom_margin_phone=”” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” header_2_font=”|700|||||||” header_2_text_color=”#000000″ header_2_font_size=”40px” header_4_font=”|700|||||||” header_4_text_color=”#de2b2b” header_4_line_height=”1.1em” text_orientation=”center” max_width=”800px” module_alignment=”center” custom_margin=”||||false|false” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n

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        [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row use_custom_gutter=”on” gutter_width=”1″ make_equal=”on” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” max_width=”800px” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_accordion open_toggle_text_color=”#000000″ open_toggle_background_color=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” closed_toggle_background_color=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” toggle_icon=”L||divi||400″ icon_color=”#3d3d3d” use_icon_font_size=”on” icon_font_size=”20px” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” toggle_text_color=”#000000″ toggle_font=”|700|||||||” toggle_font_size=”22px” toggle_line_height=”34px” hover_enabled=”0″ custom_css_free_form=”selector.et_pb_accordion {|| display: flex;|| flex-direction: column;|| gap: 25px;||}” border_radii=”on|10px|10px|10px|10px” global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Who is a good candidate for scleral lenses? ” open=”on” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″ toggle_level=”h3″]Patients with dry eye, corneal irregularities, keratoconus, post-surgical changes, or difficulty wearing soft contacts often benefit from scleral lenses. [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Are scleral lenses comfortable to wear?” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off” toggle_level=”h3″ sticky_enabled=”0″]Yes. Because they rest on the white part of the eye and do not touch the cornea, most patients find scleral lenses surprisingly comfortable. [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”How long do scleral lenses last? ” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off” toggle_level=”h3″ sticky_enabled=”0″]With proper care, scleral lenses typically last one to two years. Regular follow-up visits help ensure continued comfort and clarity. [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Are scleral lenses hard to care for? ” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off” toggle_level=”h3″ sticky_enabled=”0″]They require a short learning period, but most patients adjust quickly. Our team teaches you how to apply, remove, and clean your lenses safely. [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Do all Whelpley & Paul locations offer scleral lens fittings? ” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off” toggle_level=”h3″ sticky_enabled=”0″]Yes. Scleral lens evaluations and fittings are available in Rochester, Greece, Fairport, and Webster.[\/et_pb_accordion_item][\/et_pb_accordion][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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