Affiliation:
1. National Myopia Institute
Abstract
As of today, scleral lenses are the only optical rehabilitation method that provides high visual quality of vision for patients with irregular cornea. This fitting guide is aimed at helping ophthalmologists acquire professional knowledge in the field of fitting scleral lenses and suggest tactics for managing patients with irregular corneas.The workshop outlines indications for prescribing scleral lenses, describes the basic principles of lens parameters calculation and fitting, taking into account the patientspecific parameters of the eyes. In addition, guidelines for acquiring skills in assessing and changing the position of scleral lenses on the patient’s eye, using customization options, daily care, manipulations for inserting on and removing lenses, and further dispensary observation are given.Mastering the basic skills of calculation and fitting customized scleral lenses helps practitioners expand their areas of practice, enhance professional competitiveness and provide patients with high quality vision, even in the most difficult clinical cases.
Publisher
Academy of Medical Optics and Optometry