Silsoft extended wear contact lenses in pediatric aphakia

Area of Science:

• Ophthalmology
• Pediatric Ophthalmology
• Contact Lens Technology

Background:

• Pediatric aphakia presents unique challenges for vision correction.
• Extended wear contact lenses offer a potential solution for managing aphakia in children.
• Evaluating the safety and efficacy of specialized contact lenses is crucial.

Purpose of the Study:

• To assess the safety and handling characteristics of the Silsoft extended wear contact lens in pediatric aphakic patients.
• To compare the Silsoft lens with other extended wear contact lens options in this population.

Main Methods:

• Fifty pediatric aphakic patients (7 days to 11 years) were fitted with Silsoft extended wear contact lenses.
• Evaluation included handling, fitting procedure, lens-cornea relationship assessment using fluorescein, and loss rate.

Main Results:

• The Silsoft lens demonstrated easier handling and a less traumatic fitting process.
• Fluorescein evaluation facilitated assessment of the lens-cornea relationship.
• A low loss rate was observed.
• No permanent adverse effects on the cornea were noted.

Conclusions:

• The Silsoft extended wear contact lens is a safe and effective option for pediatric aphakic patients.
• Its handling and fitting characteristics offer significant advantages over other extended wear lenses.
• Continued use shows no detrimental impact on corneal health in this cohort.