Hermiston · Umatilla · Pendleton
Scleral Lenses in Hermiston, Oregon
Custom scleral lens fitting for keratoconus and irregular corneas, at our office inside Walmart on N 1st St. Eastern Oregon patients get fitted close to home instead of driving to Portland, Boise or Spokane.
Quick answer
Yes, you can get scleral lenses fitted in Hermiston
Everyday Eye Care fits scleral lenses at our Hermiston office, 1350 N 1st St inside Walmart. If you have keratoconus, a cornea that changed after LASIK, scarring or a transplant, and glasses or regular contacts no longer give you clear vision, call (541) 567-5283 and ask for a scleral lens evaluation.
A scleral lens is a large rigid lens that vaults over the cornea and rests on the white of the eye, with a layer of saline underneath. Your eye looks through a smooth lens and fluid instead of through the irregular surface, which is why it works when other lenses do not.
Fitting takes a few visits and the lenses need regular checkups, so being close matters. From Umatilla it is about 9 minutes, from Boardman about 31 and from Pendleton about 38. For the full clinical picture, see our main scleral lenses page.
When glasses and regular contacts stop working
Scleral lenses are for eyes where the shape or surface of the cornea is the problem, not just the prescription. Whether they are right for you is decided at the evaluation.
Keratoconus
The most common reason people need scleral lenses. When the cornea bulges into a cone, glasses and soft lenses stop working well. A scleral lens covers the cone with a smooth surface.
Ectasia after LASIK
A cornea that thins and bulges after refractive surgery behaves a lot like keratoconus, and scleral lenses are one of the main ways to see well again.
Corneal scars and transplants
Scarring from an injury or infection, or an irregular shape after a corneal transplant, can often be masked by the fluid layer under a scleral lens.
Severe dry eye
For some patients with severe ocular surface disease, a lens that keeps the cornea bathed in fluid all day is the most comfortable option left. It depends on the diagnosis.
Scleral lenses for Umatilla and Morrow counties
Before a lens is finished you will usually come in several times, and once you are wearing them we want to see you regularly to keep an eye on the fit and the health of the cornea. Driving to Portland or Boise for each of those visits gets old fast.
Our Hermiston office sits just off I-84 on N 1st St, so it is a short drive from Umatilla, Stanfield, Echo and Irrigon, and an easy trip from Boardman and Pendleton.
Get directionsDrive time to the Hermiston office
Approximate, in normal traffic
- Umatilla 9 min
- Stanfield 10 min
- Echo 15 min
- Irrigon 19 min
- Boardman 31 min
- Pendleton 38 min
How a fitting works in Hermiston
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Call the Hermiston office
Ask for a scleral lens evaluation. It is booked by phone because it needs a longer appointment than a routine exam.
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Evaluation and trial lens
We map the shape of your cornea and put a diagnostic scleral lens on the eye to see how it vaults and settles.
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Your custom lenses
The lens is designed for your eye and ordered. More than one adjustment is normal, especially for a very irregular cornea.
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Training and follow-up
You learn to fill, insert and remove the lenses before they go home with you, then come back so we can check the fit after real-world wear.
Scleral lenses in Hermiston: FAQ
Where can I get scleral lenses in Hermiston?
At Everyday Eye Care, 1350 N 1st St in Hermiston, inside Walmart. Call (541) 567-5283 and ask for a scleral lens evaluation. The office sees patients on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 9:00 to 5:30.
Do you fit scleral lenses for patients from Pendleton, Boardman and Umatilla?
Yes. The Hermiston office is about 9 minutes from Umatilla, 19 from Irrigon, 31 from Boardman and 38 from Pendleton, so it is the closest place to be fitted for much of Umatilla and Morrow counties.
Do I have to go to Portland, Boise or Spokane for scleral lenses?
No. Scleral lenses are fitted right here in Hermiston. A fitting takes several visits and the lenses need regular checkups afterward, so having it done close to home saves a lot of driving.
Is there a keratoconus eye doctor in Hermiston?
Yes. Our doctors evaluate keratoconus and fit scleral lenses for it at the Hermiston office. Corneal cross-linking, the procedure that slows keratoconus from getting worse, is done by corneal surgeons, so if your cornea is still changing we will talk with you about a referral alongside your lenses.
How many visits does a scleral lens fitting take?
Usually several: an evaluation with a trial lens, a visit to receive your custom lenses and learn how to handle them, and follow-up visits to check the fit after you have worn them. Very irregular corneas can take more adjustments.
Does insurance cover scleral lenses in Oregon?
Sometimes. Some medical and vision plans cover contact lenses that are medically necessary, for example for keratoconus, at a different benefit level from routine contacts. It depends on your plan and your diagnosis, so we check your benefits and give you the cost in writing before any lens is ordered.
Do I need a referral?
No, you can call us directly. We also welcome referrals from other optometrists, ophthalmologists and primary care providers, and we send the fitting findings back to the referring doctor.
Can I be seen in the Tri-Cities instead?
Yes. Our Pasco office on Road 68 also fits scleral lenses and is about 40 minutes from Hermiston. Call (509) 543-7953 if that office works better for you.
Do you have Spanish-speaking help?
Yes. Spanish interpreters are available at all of our offices, including Hermiston. Se habla español.
Book a scleral lens evaluation in Hermiston
Call the Hermiston office and ask for a scleral lens evaluation. We see patients Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
Reviewed by Ryan Ngo, OD, residency-trained in ocular disease, on October 4, 2026. General health information, not medical advice. Drive times are approximate. Everyday Eye Care is an independent practice located inside Walmart.