Ping Ye1, Amy Sun, Barry A Weissman. 1. Jules Stein Eye Institute, Department of Ophthalmology, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, Los Angeles, CA 90095-7003, USA.
Abstract
PURPOSE: Case report on the clinical implications of mini-scleral gas-permeable contact lenses in the treatment of corneal disorders. METHODS: Three patients with different corneal disorders were fitted with Jupiter design mini-scleral gas-permeable contact lenses. RESULTS: All three patients achieved excellent vision and comfort. The contact lenses were tolerated well, and no complications were observed. CONCLUSIONS: Mini-scleral gas-permeable contact lenses provide a good option for patients who require gas-permeable contact lenses for optimal visual function but do not tolerate corneal contact lenses. Mini-scleral lenses are also an excellent therapeutic tool in the treatment of at least some forms of severe dry eyes.
PURPOSE: Case report on the clinical implications of mini-scleral gas-permeable contact lenses in the treatment of corneal disorders. METHODS: Three patients with different corneal disorders were fitted with Jupiter design mini-scleral gas-permeable contact lenses. RESULTS: All three patients achieved excellent vision and comfort. The contact lenses were tolerated well, and no complications were observed. CONCLUSIONS: Mini-scleral gas-permeable contact lenses provide a good option for patients who require gas-permeable contact lenses for optimal visual function but do not tolerate corneal contact lenses. Mini-scleral lenses are also an excellent therapeutic tool in the treatment of at least some forms of severe dry eyes.
Authors: L Rico-Del-Viejo; M Garcia-Montero; J L Hernández-Verdejo; S García-Lázaro; F J Gómez-Sanz; A Lorente-Velázquez Journal: J Ophthalmol Date: 2017-12-21 Impact factor: 1.909