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Hartsdale Family Eye Care Is Leading The Way For Scleral Lenses In Westchester
At Hartsdale Family Eyecare is one of the leading specialist of Scleral Lenses with patients from all over Westchester including Ardsley, White Plains, and Scarsdale. We fit scleral and semi-scleral lenses. Our Eye Doctor is involved in the cutting edge innovations in Scleral Lenses and has participated in the Global Specialty Lens Symposium for the past four years.
The Symposium is a four day intensive conference featuring the industry leading Doctors, researchers and innovators on specialty and hard to fit contact lenses.
Hartsdale Family Eyecare
Located At
221 E Hartsdale Ave, Hartsdale, NY, 10530. Phone: (914)725-1600
What Are Scleral Lenses?
Scleral lenses incorporate a multiple posterior curve system to obtain corneal alignment and can be totally customized. Patients who wear scleral lenses will have exceptional comfort and clarity throughout the day.
Scleral lenses have allowed tens of thousands of patients who have suffered vision loss due to keratoconus, post-refractive surgical complications, severe dry eyes and a host of other corneal conditions to see clearly and comfortably once again. Scleral lens technology is the fastest growing area in the contact lens industry.
Each scleral lens has its own geometry and architecture much like a unique home. When we design a lens, we are creating a medical device to vault over a damaged ocular surface. This lens in effect replaces the cornea as an optical surface. The compromised vision caused by the damaged cornea is eliminated with the scleral lens. Since the lens does not touch the cornea, saline solution fills the space between the back surface of the lens and the front surface of the cornea. Vision and comfort is almost always excellent. Because the eye is constantly bathed in saline solution, the compromised ocular surface has an opportunity to rejuvenate. In other words, the scleral lens acts as a therapeutic device in addition to a vision correcting device.
Who Are Scleral Lenses Good For?
The scleral lens performs exceptionally well on dry eyes and irregular corneas including keratoconus, corneal trauma, pellucid marginal degeneration, penetrating keratoplasties, post LASIK and RK patients.. Patients who wear scleral lens will have unsurpassed comfort and clarity throughout the day. Scleral Lenses are for old and young patients alike, however for younger patients supervision is required for inserting and removal of the lenses.
To be more specific, gas permeable Scleral lenses should be considered for patients suffering loss of vision and ocular comfort due to the following conditions:
- Keratoconus
- Pellucid Marginal Degeneration
- Irregular and Distorted Corneas
- Severe Chronic Dry Eye
- Post Refractive Surgical Complications, such as LASIK, Radial Keratotomy, PRK, ALK
- Corneal Dystrophies
- Secondary ectasias caused by LASIK, Radial Keratotomy, PRK, ALK
- Sjogren’s Syndrome
- Ocular Trauma Corneal Transplant Surgery
- Ocular Inflammation due to auto-immune disease
- Stevens-Johnson Syndrome
- Neurotrophic Keratitis Lens
What Is The Process Of Getting Scleral Lens Contacts?
Fitting takes around 1.5-2 hours, the fittings are extensive and performed by our Optometrist Dr. Schwartz. During the Scleral Lens Exam our Optometrist will use advanced technology to create a map of your eye, using the Medmont Topographer and Optovue OCT.
The Optometrist Dr. Schwartz will decide what Scleral lens is best suited for your situation, currently, we offer the largest brands of Scleral lenses, Acculens, Ampleye, Boston Sight, and Zen Lenses.
After the fitting the lens is dispensed.
Following which, the patient will undergo training with the lens until they are comfortable inserting and removing. If they do well in training they will take them home. In some situations, family members will be trained to assist in the process.
The patient will then be scheduled for their follow up visits to ascertain if the lens is fitting properly over time.
If you are in the Hartsdale, NY area and want to discuss scleral lenses, book an eye exam or consult today with Hartsdale Family Eyecare or call us at (914) 725-1600.
WHAT OUR PATIENTS SAY...
I’ve always had a great experience with Hartsdale Family Eyecare. Dr. Schwartz really cares about slowing down my myopia and she is up-to-date on the latest research relating to myopia. In the past few years, my prescription has stayed relatively the same due to Dr. Schwartz’s use of multifocal contact...
Dr. Schwartz is very friendly and communicative, thorough and detail-oriented. My 11-year daughter has been coming to her for two years and Dr. Schwartz has had her on a low-dose atropine eye drops to slow down the progression of myopia. This medication is not yet approved by US Food and...
Myself, my husband and both my daughter (10 yr old) and son (6 yr old) see Dr. Schwartz. My husband and I get prescription glasses from her office, but my daughter is being corrected for myopia (nearsightedness) and is using ortho K lenses (orthokeratology) which she wears at night time...
My son is 14 years old and has been wearing the Ortho K contacts for over a year now. He is seeing better than 20/20 and is very happy with the results. He loves the fact that he doesn’t have to worry about contacts while he is playing his sports...
- Marlo Hunter
My daughter is getting ortho-k treatment with Dr. Arlene and I can’t tell you enough how this treatment has been life-changing for my daughter. Dr. Arlene is the sweetest and very informative. She explains every step and makes sure her sight is at 100 percent. I love the office too!...
It's been 3 months since my daughter became Dr. Schwartz's patient. I waited for 3 months to write this review to make sure that Dr. Schwartz is up to the 5-star rating. Now I'm confident that she is a 5-star doctor! My daughter's eyesight got worse over the last 15...
Words can not express how I feel about Dr. Schwartz and her staff. They are so kind and friendly in that office and make you feel as if you are apart of a family when you are in the office. I found Dr. Schwartz by doing some research on Doctor's...
My name is Alberta and I have Keratoconus in both eyes. I was introduced to scleral lens last year and they were life-changing. I had cross-linking in both eyes and found I was no longer getting good vision from my scleral lens. I also relocated from FL to NY. I...
I’m so grateful to Dr. Schwartz and her team for helping me to see again! I recently got the corneal crosslinking procedure done for my keratoconus and was finally approved to get contacts. I’ve had specialty lenses for keratoconus before, but Dr. Schwartz recommended scleral lenses. After a couple of...
I've seen my share of eye doctors over the years and Dr. Schwartz is one of the best. She's professional, personable, up-to-date on the latest techniques, and really goes that extra mile to make sure you're happy with your sight. I came to her six months ago for scleral lenses...
I have very complicated eyes. I was hopeful, but not convinced, that I would be able to wear contacts. Due to Dr. Schwartz's knowledge, expertise and perseverance, I am now the proud owner of extremely comfortable lenses that bring my world into perfect focus. Working with Dr. Schwartz, a very...
I have been dealing with keratoconus (a form of corneal degeneration) for almost 20 years. When I came to see Dr. Schwartz in January 2017 I was resigned to the reality of struggling with custom GP contact lenses that caused occasional painful corneal abrasions. She suggested that we try scleral...
I have been a patient of Dr. Arlene Schwartz since 2016. I have an eye condition called Keratoconus which required me, after 50 years, to change from a traditional hard contact lens to scleral lenses. While my vision will never be perfect without cornea transplants, Dr. Schwartz has come very...
I had a horrific injury to my left eye. Doctor Schwartz was recommended to fit me with contact lenses, especially for the left eye. Her chair-side manner is exceptional because my left eye had very little vision. It wasn't easy to get a vision for the eye but Doctor Schwartz...
- James C. Nicholson
I developed a scar on my cornea. My vision was severely impaired driving at night. Laser surgery was out of the question because my cornea was too thin. Thank goodness for Dr. Schwartz and her specialized contact lenses. She was my last hope. She was meticulous in fitting the exact...
I came to Hartsdale Family Eyecare for the first time in 2014, after 10+ years of contact lens issues from other doctors, I had tried every brand out there. Dr. Schwartz fit me for new lenses and took the time to work with me until we found the perfect brand,...
I am so pleased with the attention and care that Dr. Schwartz has given me every time that I visited her practice. As a sclera lens wearer, I can honestly say I am not an easy fit. Thanks to Dr. Schwartz and her knowledgable staff, I have avoided cornea transplant...
Hartsdale Family Eyecare provides outstanding care that is comprehensive and unlike other eye doctors. While patients can choose their eye providers, they should take serious consideration to go to this office. Hartsdale Family Eyecare has modern technology to diagnose and manage eye care needs. Dr. Schwartz is well known for...
For over a year, my kid had struggled with vision problems and tried almost everything, none of them worked. Finally, we were referred to Dr. Schwartz by a friend. She accurately diagnosed the condition as Keratoconus at the first office visit and prescribed Scleral contact lenses. The result is great...
Dr. Schwartz is one of the most dedicated and caring eye care professionals in the area. She even made sure to check in on my condition while she was on vacation. After dealing with a complicated condition for years, Dr. Schwartz helped fit me with a scleral lens which finally...
Dr. Schwartz is extremely knowledgeable and thorough. I have a condition of the cornea that can be challenging to fit contact lenses and requires a skilled, patient and understanding doctor. Dr. Schwartz is all of the above and then some. The personnel in the office are professional, courteous and inviting...
Dr. Arlene is an absolutely phenomenal scleral lens specialist for keratoconus. Her expertise exceeds the average and her team exhibits very good customer service skills and human kindness. She is also the most convenient scleral lens specialist in Westchester County. A good family feel is a big plus....
As a long-time sufferer of keratoconus, I’ve worked with many many doctors and specialists... Dr. Schwartz’s care, knowledge, compassion, and professionalism is unmatched. Dr. Schwartz’s obvious specialized knowledge and experience with eye disease and scleral lens products have made a significant positive impact on making my day-to-day life much less...
Amazing eye care! The staff is friendly and personable. Dr. Schwartz is exceedingly patient and willing to go the extra mile to be sure you can see your best. The perfect doc for keratoconus patients seeking to see clearly!!...
Always perfect, love you, your people and thoroughness of the examination..... Kathy Abrahamson...
- Kathleen A.
Had to see Dr. Schwartz for an illness visit, the staff fit me in, got seen by MD, got my prescription sent in and was able to pick up my medication on the way home. Always happy with the treatment from the entire staff at Hartsdale Family Eyecare....
- Linda W.
Come for my daughter's near sight problem. Treated with hard contact lens, improved dramatically. Very friendly, professional. Would recommend....
- Carla H.
Superb! I was referred to Dr. Schwartz by my personal opthomologist some 10 years ago. I had congenital cataracts, removed atv6 months. I have been wearing contacts for many years. Various problems all along - until my referralmtonDr. Schwartz. She and staff are excellent to address my problems. I highly...
- David O.
This was my first visit with Dr Schwartz and I was very pleased with the doctor as well as her staff. They are a very caring office and they make you feel comfortable immediately . I found that the doctor went above and beyond in helping me with my issue...
- Debbie P.
My son received the most comprehensive thorough eye exam. It was a comfortable environment. We discovered that some learning disabilities might be coming from his vision and Dr. Schwartz put together a plan for him that we have already started working on. Thank you to everyone at Hartsdale family eye....
- Leila A.
This was my first visit with Dr Schwartz and I was very pleased. The staff were very welcoming and very attentive. Dr. Schwartz answered all of my questions about my vision and more! I am going to recommend Dr Schwartz to everyone I know! Thank you Dr. Schwartz ~ Stacy...
- Stacy L.
Dr. Schwartz and all of her staff are friendly and professional. Unlike some of the larger medical offices, this office is cozy and you don't feel like you're being rushed or overlooked. Everyone is so helpful. Dr. Schwartz performs all of the latest tests to ensure your eye health is...
- Nikki T.
Dr. Schwartz was recommended to me by a friend. I went to the office with severe dry eyes in just a few visits and new treatment my eyes got so much better I highly recommend Dr. Schwartz not only her but her staff. They are professional caring personal. Thank you...
- ana reis
I have been seeing Dr. Schwartz for too many years to count and even though I moved to a different county, still continue to see her. The care is first rate, the office staff helpful and professional (especially Lori who is amazing at choosing glasses that suit your face). Excellent...
- Peggy S
My annual eye exam was quite thorough, not rushed, and a most pleasant experience. In addition my questions were answered in a caring way. The glasses fitting process was extremely competent and most personal....
- Bob Blau
Dr.Schwartz really cares about making your vision the best it can be.She uses all the latest technology to diagnose your situation and then proposes several therapies to help you improve your eyesight. In my case, she prescribed Omega 3 supplements, tweaked my eyeglasses prescription, and prescribed Xiidra for a dry...
- Jordan Goodman
Dr.Arlene Schwartz was able to fit my contacts perfectly. In the past other Optometrist have not been able to correct my poor vision perfectly. I had a difficult time. Dr. Schwartz was very knowledgeable about the different types of contacts and tried many brands to find the my "perfect fit...
- Laura Fassacesia, RDH, BSDH
This was my first visit with Dr Schwartz and I was very pleased. The staff were very welcoming and very attentive. Dr. Schwartz answered all of my questions about my vision and more! I am going to recommend Dr Schwartz to everyone I know! Thank you Dr. Schwartz...
- Stacy L.
This is a top notch outfit. I live in Houston, TX but have been spending a lot of time in the Hartsdale, NY area. I am SO happy I stumbled upon Hartsdale Family Eyecare. The customer service is second to none. Thanks Dr. Schwartz, Lori, Kelly and Reese!...
- Kathy Logan
The staff is very tentative and Dr was very knowledgeable and she takes her time and explain things. Very down to earth dr. I already made an appointment for my son. Thank you for researching my situation and putting my mind at ease....
- Aisha Jallow
I have been a patient of Dr. Schwartz for many many years and will not go anywhere else. It is a very professional office with a lovely staff. Many glasses to choose from and they are all very experienced. Thank You!...
- Mary Ann Alianiello Campanella
Dr. Schwartz and her staff are caring and professional. I am a very analytical physician familiar with ophthalmological diseases, and found Dr. Schwartz extremely knowledgeable and thorough in her assessment of the problem for which I saw her. She has an assortment of state of the art diagnostic equipment at...
- Steven Weinstein
I have been going here for years and I don't ever want to go anywhere else! Everyone is always so lovely and it's such a pleasure catching up. Never a long wait, they take very good care of you, and they have an AMAZING choice of glasses. They can always...
- Emma Rivkah Jerome
Dr, Schwartz and her team are great. I have a cornea condition which requires special scleral contact lenses. Dr. Schwartz was able to fit me with lenses that are extremely comfortable. I especially appreciate the fact I no longer have to travel to NYC for this fitting each year. I...
- November 2016 - NY
This was my first visit with Dr Schwartz and I was very pleased. The staff were very welcoming and very attentive. Dr. Schwartz answered all of my questions about my vision and more! I am going to recommend Dr Schwartz to everyone I know! Thank you Dr. Schwartz...
- May 2016 - NY
I have been a patient of Dr. Schwartz for many many years and will not go anywhere else. It is a very professional office with a lovely staff. Many glasses to choose from and they are all very experienced. Thank You!...
- May 2016 - NY
I visited Hartsdale Family Eyecare for the first time today for the routine vision check. Even before going in for the appointment, I had a good feeling about this practice because of the appointment reminder system they have. I got a reminder text the day before and also an hour...
- June 2016 - NY
I have been a patient of Dr. Schwartz for many many years and will not go anywhere else. It is a very professional office with a lovely staff. Many glasses to choose from and they are all very experienced. Thank You!...
- March 2016 - NY
I've seen my share of eye doctors over the years and Dr. Schwartz is one of the best. She's professional, personable, up-to-date on the latest techniques, and really goes that extra mile to make sure you're happy with your sight. I came to her six months ago for scleral lenses...
- April 2016 - NY
Dr.Arlene Schwartz was able to fit my contacts perfectly. In the past other Optometrist have not been able to correct my poor vision perfectly. I had a difficult time. Dr. Schwartz was very knowledgeable about the different types of contacts and tried many brands to find the my "perfect fit...
- February 2016 - NY
I recently got new eyeglasses and contact lenses from Dr. Schwartz. Dr. Schwartz and her staff were very professional. Dr. Schwartz was very thorough with my ophthalmic exam. She was also very knowledgeable in providing options of contact lenses and helping me decide the best choice for me. Furthermore, when...
- January 2016
This is a top notch outfit. I live in Houston, TX but have been spending a lot of time in the Hartsdale, NY area. I am SO happy I stumbled upon Hartsdale Family Eyecare. The customer service is second to none. Thanks Dr. Schwartz, Lori, Kelly and Reese!...
- December 2015 - TX
Arlene Schwartz is one in a million! She goes beyond what is required and often diagnoses problems that no one else has detected. Besides being an amazing diagnostician, she cares deeply about her patients and will not rest until she has the best solution for each and every one. When...
- April 2015 - NY
I am relatively new to Westchester and was unhappy with my last eye doctor experience. But Dr. Schwartz addressed my allergy problems thoroughly and gave me new recommendations for glasses and contact lens use. I am very happy to have switched doctors and come here!...
- September 2015 - NY
Very thorough exam. Even though I'm not in this area for most of the year I wait to come back, knowing I'll get quality care!...
- October 2015