In:
Acta Ophthalmologica, Wiley, Vol. 95, No. S259 ( 2017-09)
Abstract:
Scleral lenses have become a popular early treatment choice for patients with keratoconus. In a recent SCOPE (Scleral Lenses in Current Ophthalmic Practice: an Evaluation) study group finding, 34% of practitioners, of 629 survey respondents, chose scleral lenses as their first treatment option for patients with corneal irregularity. Among all treatment choices for corneal irregularity, scleral lenses ranked second only to corneal rigid gas permeable lenses, from those responding. The SCOPE study group then polled a group of keratoconus patients wearing scleral lenses. Of 79 keratoconus patients reporting scleral lens wear in both eyes, 85% were somewhat or very satisfied with their vision. However, these patients also reported experiencing cloudy vision (59%), lens discomfort (67%), and difficulty with lens handling (63%) at some time over the previous two years.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
1755-375X
,
1755-3768
DOI:
10.1111/aos.2017.95.issue-S259
DOI:
10.1111/j.1755-3768.2017.03574
Language:
English
Publisher:
Wiley
Publication Date:
2017
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2466981-7
