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Rose K contact lens fitting for keratoconus
Yelda Buyru Ozkurt1, Tomris Sengor, Sevda Kurna
1Fatih Sultan Mehmet Training and Research Hospital, Korkut sokak, Dumankaya evleri, A1B Blok, Sen apartmani, 9/7, Istanbul, Turkey. yeldaozkurt@yahoo.com
International Ophthalmology
|October 24, 2007
Summary
Rose K contact lenses offer a successful visual rehabilitation for keratoconus patients. These lenses demonstrated good tolerance and improved visual acuity in individuals with irregular astigmatism.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Corneal Diseases
- Contact Lens Technology
Background:
- Keratoconus is a progressive condition causing irregular astigmatism.
- Visual rehabilitation in keratoconus often requires specialized contact lenses.
- Rose K lenses are designed for irregular corneas.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the clinical outcomes of Rose K contact lenses.
- To evaluate the fitting characteristics of Rose K lenses in keratoconus patients.
- To determine the efficacy of Rose K lenses for visual correction.
Main Methods:
- A prospective study involving 19 keratoconus patients.
- Ophthalmic examinations and best-corrected visual acuity measurements.
- Evaluation of lens fit, comfort, wearing time, and visual acuity.
Main Results:
- High tolerance rate of 96% for Rose K lens fitting.
- Significant improvement in visual acuity compared to spectacle correction.
- Average daily wearing time of 10.7 hours.
Conclusions:
- Rose K lenses are a viable option for keratoconus visual rehabilitation.
- The lenses provide effective visual correction and good patient tolerance.
- Further research may explore long-term outcomes and comparisons.
