The Use of Corneal Contact Lenses in High Hyperopia—a Case Report

Braff, Solon M.

doi:10.1097/00006324-195107000-00007

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“…The first reference to fitting contact lenses for high myopia was in 1889 by August Müller of Kiel in Germany who corrected his own 14 D of myopia with a scleral lens. Widespread adoption of corneal contact lenses yielded numerous reports of correction of high ametropia [602][603][604][605]. Generally, papers referring to high hypermetropia and astigmatism are generally incorporated into those for general ametropia or aphakia [488,602,604,606,607].…”

Section: High Refractive Errormentioning

confidence: 99%

BCLA CLEAR – Medical use of contact lenses

Jacobs

Carrasquillo²,

Cottrell

et al. 2021

Contact Lens and Anterior Eye

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The medical use of contact lenses is a solution for many complex ocular conditions, including high refractive error, irregular astigmatism, primary and secondary corneal ectasia, disfiguring disease, and ocular surface disease. The development of highly oxygen permeable soft and rigid materials has extended the suitability of contact lenses for such applications. There is consistent evidence that bandage soft contact lenses, particularly silicone hydrogel lenses, improve epithelial healing and reduce pain in persistent epithelial defects, after trauma or surgery, and in corneal dystrophies. Drug delivery applications of contact lens hold promise for improving topical therapy. Modern scleral lens practice has achieved great success for both visual rehabilitation and therapeutic applications, including those requiring retention of a tear reservoir or protection from an adverse environment. This report offers a practical and relevant summary of the current evidence for the medical use of contact lenses for all eye care professionals including optometrists, ophthalmologists, opticians, and orthoptists. Topics covered include indications for use in both acute and chronic conditions, lens selection, patient selection, wear and care regimens, and recommended aftercare schedules. Prevention, presentation, and management of complications of medical use are reviewed.

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Section: High Refractive Errormentioning

confidence: 99%