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Soft opaque contact lenses in binocular vision problems

D S Burger, R London

    Journal of the American Optometric Association
    |March 1, 1993
    PubMed
    Summary

    Soft opaque contact lenses offer solutions for challenging vision issues. These lenses can improve cosmesis and treat conditions like intractable diplopia and amblyopia.

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    Area of Science:

    • Ophthalmology
    • Optometry
    • Biomedical Engineering

    Background:

    • Recalcitrant vision problems present significant challenges in patient care.
    • Opaque contact lenses offer a potential therapeutic and cosmetic solution.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To explore the utility of soft opaque contact lenses for various vision impairments.
    • To evaluate their effectiveness in managing intractable diplopia, amblyopia, and cosmetic concerns.

    Main Methods:

    • Utilized soft opaque contact lenses with fully opaque central areas.
    • Investigated the application of artificial iris contact lenses.

    Main Results:

    • Opaque contact lenses eliminate visual images, providing cosmetic benefits.
    • These lenses are effective in managing intractable diplopia and amblyopia.
    • Artificial iris lenses reduce para-axial rays, aiding in monocular diplopia, aniridia, and albinism.

    Conclusions:

    • Soft opaque contact lenses are a viable option for specific, difficult-to-treat vision problems.
    • They offer both functional and aesthetic advantages for patients with conditions like aniridia and albinism.

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