Visual and ocular surface rehabilitation with scleral lenses in a patient with limbal stem cell deficiency due to chemical injury

Visual and ocular surface rehabilitation with scleral lenses in a patient with limbal stem cell deficiency due to chemical injury – A case report

Published:2024-07 Issue:3 Volume:4 Page:675-677
ISSN:2772-3070
Container-title:Indian Journal of Ophthalmology - Case Reports
language:en
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Author:

Subramanian Madhumathi¹²,Balaji Janani²³

Affiliation:

1. Department of Contact Lens, A Unit of Medical Research Foundation, Sankara Nethralaya, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

2. Elite School of Optometry, A Unit of Medical Research Foundation, Sankara Nethralaya, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

3. School of Chemical and Biotechnology, SASTRA University, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, India

Abstract

Scleral lenses are widely used for therapeutic purposes. This case report aims to emphasize the advantages of utilizing scleral lenses as a nonsurgical management option and presents evidence of their effectiveness in improving UCVA from 2/60 to 6/12 and reducing the corneal neovascularization and a hazy interface in a patient with partial limbal stem cell deficiency (LSCD) secondary to chemical injury. This case report highlights the potential of the scleral lens if given with an ideal fit and close monitoring for LSCD caused by chemical injury.

Publisher

Medknow

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