Changes in the corneal thickness and limbus after 1 year of scleral contact lens use
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DOI: 10.1038/s41433-019-0729-z
Abstract: To assess the physiological changes in the cornea over time in patients with irregular cornea fitted with Rose K2 XL gas-permeable scleral contact lenses. Prospective study of 16 eyes of patients who did not tolerate… read more here.
Keywords: scleral contact; year; corneal thickness; contact ... See more keywords
Re: ‘Are eye-care practitioners fitting scleral contact lenses?’
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DOI: 10.1080/08164622.2021.1880869
Abstract: To the Deputy Editor, We read with great interest the recent survey about the extent of scleral lens fitting worldwide by Wood et al. The authors found an increasing trend in the fitting of scleral… read more here.
Keywords: scleral contact; eye care; fitting scleral; contact ... See more keywords
Impact of Scleral Contact Lens Use on the Rate of Corneal Transplantation for Keratoconus.
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DOI: 10.1097/ico.0000000000002388
Abstract: PURPOSE To evaluate the association of scleral contact lens (SCL) use on the risk for keratoplasty for people with keratoconus. METHODS The electronic health records of patients receiving eye care at the University of Michigan… read more here.
Keywords: scleral contact; lens use; contact lens; use ... See more keywords
Case Series: Corneal Epithelial Macrocysts in Scleral Contact Lenses Post-penetrating Keratoplasty.
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DOI: 10.1097/opx.0000000000001245
Abstract: SIGNIFICANCE Transitory corneal epithelial macrocysts associated with scleral contact lens wear post-penetrating keratoplasty are observed in areas of corneal edema. The macrocysts do not appear to result in complications that would prevent successful wear of… read more here.
Keywords: scleral contact; post penetrating; epithelial macrocysts; corneal epithelial ... See more keywords
Case Report: Intracorneal Hemorrhages Seen with Scleral Contact Lens Wear and Netarsudil Therapy
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DOI: 10.1097/opx.0000000000001860
Abstract: SIGNIFICANCE Intracorneal hemorrhages are a rare finding generally associated with surgery or trauma. There is no consensus on preferred management except eliminating or addressing the causative mechanism in hopes of reducing the risk of corneal… read more here.
Keywords: intracorneal; contact lens; case; scleral contact ... See more keywords