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Scleral contact lenses

J M Cotter1, P Rosenthal

  • 1Boston Foundation for Sight, Massachusetts, USA.

Journal of the American Optometric Association
|February 28, 1998
PubMed
Summary

Scleral contact lenses offer therapeutic and vision rehabilitation benefits, addressing limitations of conventional lenses. New materials enhance their role in managing irregular corneal conditions and ocular surface diseases.

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Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Biomaterials Science

Background:

  • Scleral contact lenses offer unique therapeutic and vision rehabilitative properties.
  • They address therapeutic gaps unmet by conventional contact lens therapies.

Observation:

  • Four case reports detail the successful remediation of serious visual impairment using scleral contact lenses.
  • Conditions treated include keratoconus, Terriens marginal degeneration, Fuchs' dystrophy post-penetrating keratoplasty, and Stevens-Johnson syndrome.

Findings:

  • The application of scleral contact lenses effectively restored vision in patients with severe visual impairment.
  • Diverse case studies demonstrate broad applicability across various corneal pathologies.

Implications:

  • Advancements in scleral lens materials, especially high oxygen permeability, are expanding their clinical utility.
  • Scleral lenses are increasingly vital in managing irregular corneal surface disorders and ocular surface disease.

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