by Brett Neal, OD | Feb 4, 2026 | contact lenses, Dry Eye, Scleral Lenses
Scleral contact lenses are a specialized type of gas-permeable lens that are larger in diameter than traditional contact lenses. They are designed to vault over the cornea and rest on the sclera, the white part of the eye. This design allows for a tear-filled...
by Neal Eye Group | Dec 15, 2025 | contact lenses, glasses
Understanding Why Do People Need to Wear Progressive Glasses? Progressive glasses are commonly prescribed as people reach their forties and begin to experience presbyopia, which is the age-related loss of the eye’s ability to focus on nearby objects. This condition...
by Neal Eye Group | Aug 22, 2025 | contact lenses, glasses, lasik
Presbyopia is an age-related condition that affects the eye’s ability to focus on near objects. It typically begins to develop in individuals over the age of forty and results from a gradual loss of elasticity in the eye’s natural lens. Many patients who previously...
by Neal Eye Group | Aug 8, 2025 | contact lenses, Cornea, Dry Eye
What Are Scleral Contact Lenses? Scleral contact lenses are a specialized type of contact lens designed to provide vision correction and comfort for patients with irregular corneas or severe dry eye conditions. Unlike typical contact lenses that rest on the cornea,...
by Neal Eye Group | May 16, 2025 | contact lenses, Cornea
The cornea is the clear, protective outer layer of the eye that plays a crucial role in focusing vision. Because it is exposed to the environment, the cornea can be injured through minor scratches or abrasions. What Is a Corneal Scratch? A corneal scratch, also...
by Neal Eye Group | Mar 22, 2025 | contact lenses, Cornea
How Long After a Corneal Ulcer Can You Wear Contacts? A corneal ulcer is an open sore on the cornea, the clear front surface of the eye. It can result from infections, injury, or underlying conditions, leading to symptoms such as redness, pain, tears, and blurred...
