OD, FSLS, FBCLA
Scleral Lenses, Advanced Contacts for Irregular Corneas, Myopia Management
Scleral Lens Education Society and British Contact Lens Association
Co-founded the International Congress of Scleral Contacts
Founder of Scleral Lens Practitioners Group
Nova Southeastern University
I genuinely love my job because it’s the perfect intersection of what the world needs, what I’m good at, and what I’m passionate about. The best part of my day is fitting a visually impaired patient with advanced lenses and witnessing their awe at finally seeing the world clearly. I also take great joy in treating poor vision in children, creating a lifelong impact through advanced myopia control techniques.
I’ve helped create and clinically research five different higher-order aberration (HOA) correcting scleral lens technologies, which places me at the forefront of wavefront-guided optics for irregular corneas. These advanced lenses are designed to improve vision quality for patients whose eyes have complex optical distortions that can’t be fully corrected with glasses, standard contact lenses, or traditional scleral lenses.
I’m also active in teaching and advancing the field of specialty contact lenses. I’m a Fellow of the Scleral Lens Education Society and the British Contact Lens Association, a co-founder of the International Congress of Scleral Contacts, and I’ve contributed to professional publications and educational programs for eye doctors. My approach is simple: listen carefully, measure precisely, and design lenses that give patients the best chance at clear, comfortable, functional vision.
Dr. Schramm earned his Doctor of Optometry degree from Nova Southeastern University (NSUCO) in 2008. He is one of roughly 250 fellowship-trained scleral lens eye doctors worldwide.
He is also a Fellow of the Scleral Lens Education Society (FSLS), one of only about 300 worldwide.
Dr. Nathan Schramm focuses his practice on patients with irregular corneas and difficult-to-fit contact lens needs. Many of his patients come to him after struggling with blurry vision, glare, distorted vision, or poor comfort, often after multiple unsuccessful attempts with glasses or contact lenses. He regularly cares for patients with keratoconus, corneal transplants, post-LASIK and post-RK vision problems, corneal scarring, severe dry eye, and high prescriptions, among other complex conditions. Using advanced imaging and highly customized lens designs, he fits specialty contact lenses including scleral lenses, orthokeratology lenses, impression-based lenses, custom soft lenses, and wavefront-guided scleral lenses.
Dr. Schramm earned his Doctor of Optometry degree from Nova Southeastern University (NSUCO) in 2008. He is one of roughly 250 fellowship-trained scleral lens eye doctors worldwide. He is also a Fellow of the Scleral Lens Education Society (FSLS), one of only about 300 worldwide.
Dr. Nathan Schramm is an accomplished optometrist, teacher, writer, and key opinion leader. He organized the first congress dedicated solely to ocular prosthetics — the International Congress of Scleral Contacts — now an annual event. He contributed the scleral lens chapter to a 2019 ophthalmology textbook and has written for Advanced Ocular Care, Collaborative Eye, Contact Lens Spectrum, and Natural Awakenings.
At various optometry and ophthalmology conferences, Dr. Schramm has taught thousands of eye doctors about nutrition and scleral lenses in China, India, and the United States. Part of his medical training took place in China, so he prefers to use a holistic approach to eye care.
Beyond his work in private practice, Dr. Schramm is committed to expanding access to specialty contact lens care. He participates in international medical missions and helped establish a scleral lens program in Armenia through the Armenian EyeCare Project.
Contributed the scleral lens chapter to a 2019 ophthalmology textbook and has written for Advanced Ocular Care, Collaborative Eye, Contact Lens Spectrum, and Natural Awakenings.
Dr. Schramm has taught thousands of eye doctors about nutrition and scleral lenses at various optometry and ophthalmology conferences in China, India, and the United States.
He is a recipient of multiple awards in medicine, academics, and legislation from Healio, POWER, and NSUCO, as well as a Congressional Commendation for a life-saving act.
Dr. Nathan Schramm is known around the world as the “scleral lens whisperer,” but his friends call him Nate Dawg. When he’s not saving eyes in Armenia, India, China, or the U.S., you’ll find him enjoying a blond nitro cold brew from Starbucks. He keeps his mind and body sharp with racquetball, burpees, pickleball, and tennis. On weekends he’s at the local kombucha dispensary or the farmer’s market hunting for wasabi sprouts. On special occasions, he’ll treat himself to a huckleberry donut from Sidecar and pizza from Prince Street Pizza. Ask him about his ghost stories — he’s been to a haunted mansion and lived to tell the tale.
At Insight Vision Center, we’re all about connecting with Orange County residents and businesses. As a past president of the Orange County Optometric Society, I stay involved in community events and teach future optometrists at Marshall B. Ketchum. Visit our blog for tips on vision therapy, orthokeratology, and scleral lenses, because great vision is a team effort!
In my early 20s I worked as a personal trainer, which is part of why I discuss diet and exercise with my patients. Many people don’t realize how much eye health can be affected by these things. Another fun fact: I once saved a nun’s life and received a Congressional Commendation for it. When I’m not fixing eyes, I work out daily with yoga or high-intensity interval training like CrossFit. Intermittent fasting and extended water-only fasts keep me mentally balanced and grateful. I love spending time with my wife, Julie, and our Siberian Husky, Sasha.
Schedule your visit with Dr. Schramm and take the first step toward clearer vision.
