Medically reviewed by Dr. Shira Kresch, OD, MS, FAAO — optometrist specializing in keratoconus, scleral lens fitting, and ocular surface disease
If you’re in Farmington Hills and you’ve been told you’re “hard to fit,” that your keratoconus needs specialty lenses, or that nothing more can be done for your dry, irritated eyes — the answer is about 15 minutes away. Michigan Contact Lens in Southfield is a scleral lens specialty practice, an easy run down Northwestern Highway or I-696 from anywhere in Farmington Hills.
What scleral lenses do that other lenses can’t
Scleral lenses are large, rigid gas-permeable lenses that vault completely over the cornea and rest on the white of the eye, holding a cushion of preservative-free saline against the eye all day. That design does two things at once: it replaces an irregular corneal surface with perfect optics, and it continuously bathes the eye in moisture. It’s why sclerals work for keratoconus, post-LASIK corneas, corneal transplants, and severe dry eye when soft lenses and glasses have failed.
Why the fitting matters more than the lens
A scleral lens is only as good as its fit — and the fit is only as good as the measurements behind it. At Michigan Contact Lens, every lens is designed from a 3D map of your eye’s entire surface captured with Eaglet Eye profilometry — technology only a handful of Michigan practices use. The lens is built for your eye’s exact geometry, then refined over follow-up visits until it disappears from your awareness. The whole process is laid out in what to expect at a scleral lens fitting, and every fit is backed by our Risk-Free Fit Guarantee.
Getting here from Farmington Hills
We’re at 17000 W 10 Mile Rd, Suite 150, Southfield — from the Orchard Lake Road corridor or downtown Farmington, take Northwestern Highway (M-10) southeast and you’re here in about 15 minutes; from the 14 Mile side, I-696 East to Greenfield is just as quick. Patients reach us from Farmington Hills, Farmington, West Bloomfield, and Novi without fighting for a downtown parking spot — there’s free parking at the door.
Your first specialty consultation is free, no referral needed — here’s what your first visit looks like. We’re out-of-network by choice so your exam is driven by your eyes, not a plan’s allowances; superbill reimbursement, HSA/FSA, and payment plans are explained on our Insurance & Payment Options page.
Where can I get scleral lenses near Farmington Hills, MI?
Michigan Contact Lens in Southfield is a scleral lens specialty practice about 15 minutes from Farmington Hills via Northwestern Highway (M-10) or I-696. Dr. Shira Kresch, OD, MS, FAAO designs every lens from a 3D profilometry map of the eye.
Who needs scleral lenses instead of regular contacts?
People with keratoconus, irregular corneas after LASIK or transplant surgery, high or irregular astigmatism, and severe dry eye — anyone told they’re ‘hard to fit’ or that regular lenses can’t correct their vision.
How many visits does a scleral lens fitting take?
Typically an initial mapping and design visit followed by one or more refinement visits as the lens is fine-tuned to your eye. Complex corneas may need an extra adjustment — follow-up is built into the process.
Meet Dr. Shira Kresch, then book your free consultation or call (248) 545-2800. Farmington Hills to a lens that finally fits: one short drive.
