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If your office has never fit a scleral before, then you need to refer them to a scleral lens fitter in the area. If your office wants to begin fitting sclerals, then your doctor needs to begin the proper training to do so. There is a lot involved with scleral lenses, as they are far more customized for the patient than just about any other lens. They're not a soft lens, and generally require special equipment to properly map the surface of the eye for the proper fit. They are yearly, and warranties are up to the manufacturer. And they are by no means inexpensive. Most insurances require medical diagnosis (generally a scleral wearer is in them for a specific reason), as they are generally not elective lenses. So like Kwill said, cancel the appointment and find them a doctor that does scleral fittings. Getting the proper training and equipment is not an overnight process. We do sclerals and we've had patients move out of the country or out of the state, and we take the time to research and find them a good doctor to refer them to for their future needs.
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