23/10/2026
A Scleral Lens Journey: Chivane De Wee’s Story
For most of her life, Chivane De Wee struggled with her vision due to keratoconus. After years of relying on thick glasses and an unsuccessful experience with hard contact lenses because of dry eyes, she had almost given up on the possibility of wearing contact lenses comfortably.
That changed when she heard optometrist Dina Bornman speak about scleral lenses and the possibilities they could offer. For the first time in a long time, Chivane felt hopeful that there might be another option for her.
Although learning to insert her scleral lenses was challenging at first, patience, guidance and practice helped her overcome those difficulties. Today, she describes the difference as so much more than improved vision. She can see clearly without constantly squinting, engage with others confidently and enjoy the world around her in a whole new way.
In Chivane’s own words:
“I reached a point where I can confidently say, ‘I can see!’”
Her story is a powerful reminder of the difference that the right guidance and exploring alternative vision solutions can make. Keratoconus may remain part of her journey, but it no longer feels like something that limits her.
Thank you, Chivane, for sharing your inspiring story, and for allowing us to celebrate the impact that discovering scleral lenses has had on your life.
