Scleral Contact Lenses

The Medical Readiness Contracting Office - W, Fort Sam Houston, is seeking potential sources to provide Scleral Contact Lenses in support of Brooke Army Medical Center (BAMC) on Fort Sam Houston, TX. The Scleral Contact Lenses are a type of specialty contact lenses compatible with the unique requirements of the patients seen at BAMC Optometry clinic for vision corrections that cannot be resolved using standard contact lenses. The essential characteristics for Scleral Contact Lenses include design and fit, fluid reservoir, material specifications, vision correction, compatibility, and patient comfort and safety. Some key points to consider are: * The lenses shall be larger than the cornea, designed to vault over the cornea and rest on the sclera. * Each lens shall be custom-fitted to the unique shape of the patient’s eye to ensure precise alignment, comfort, and optimal performance. * The lenses shall provide sufficient space between the back of the lens and the cornea to accommodate preservative-free saline solution. * The lenses shall be made of rigid gas permeable (RGP) material with high oxygen permeability to ensure adequate oxygen flow to the corneal surface, promoting eye health. * The lenses shall be capable of correcting vision for both near and far distances, tailored to the individual needs of the patient.