SCLERAL LENSES – A BETTER OPTION FOR KERATOGLOBUS

ABSTRACT

PURPOSE: To understand effect of Scleral lens on Keratoglobus cornea. CASE STUDY Prospective Case Study METHOD: A 19-year old male diagnosed with RE Keratoglobus and LE Keratoconus was given a trial of Scleral contact lenses (Comfort- 15), to understand vision development and rehabilitation when no other corrective option was giving fruitful results for vision rehabilitation. Upon trial final lens was chosen with respect to comfort, vision improvement for distance and near and visual rehabilitation, and was dispensed lens with follow-up of 1-week, 1- month, 3-month & 6-months. RESULT: With final lens patient was comfortable with wearing hours of 10-12 hours comfortably with vision restoration to both eyes 6/6; N6 from RE 6/60 and LE 6/24; N10 both eyes. CONCLUSION: Scleral lenses have been proven to be better corrective option for keratoglobus and keratoconus.