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Scleral Lenses in the Management of Ocular Surface Disease

Ophthalmology, 2014
To describe the management of ocular surface disease with commercially available scleral lenses.Retrospective case series at a tertiary referral center.A total of 212 patients (346 eyes) who were evaluated for scleral lens therapy for the management of ocular surface disease between June 1, 2006, and November 30, 2011.Retrospective review of medical ...
Muriel Schornack, Jeff Pyle, Sanjay V. Patel   +2 more
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Ultrasound Biomicroscopy in the Assessment of Anterior Scleral Disease

American Journal of Ophthalmology, 1993
High-frequency ultrasound biomicroscopy is a new method of examining subsurface anterior segment structures of the eye at microscopic resolution. The sclera has a high internal reflectivity and can be differentiated from the cornea, and overlying and underlying tissue.
C J, Pavlin, M, Easterbrook, J J, Hurwitz, K, Harasiewicz, P, Eng, F S, Foster   +5 more
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Indications of Scleral Contact Lenses in Ocular Surface Diseases

Journal of Optometry and Ophthalmology, 2021
The use of scleral lenses is increased over the last decade. Not only it helps in the patient’s visual rehabilitation but also provides wearing comfort to the patient. Previously scleral lenses were mostly prescribed in cases where traditional therapies don’t work well.
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Scleral Lenses in the Management of Corneal Irregularity and Ocular Surface Disease

Eye & Contact Lens: Science & Clinical Practice, 2018
Purpose: To describe current practice patterns regarding the use of scleral lens therapy in the management of corneal irregularity and ocular surface disease among eye care providers who fit scleral lenses. Methods: The Scleral Lenses in Current Ophthalmic Practice: an Evaluation ...
Amy C. Nau, Joseph T. Barr, Muriel Schornack, David O. Hodge, Cherie B Nau, Ellen Shorter, Jennifer S Harthan   +6 more
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Changes in Scleral Architecture in Chronic Vogt–Koyanagi–Harada Disease

Ocular Immunology and Inflammation, 2015
To describe scleral changes in chronic VKH.Medical records of patients with chronic VKH were retrospectively reviewed. Change of scleral architecture was defined as progressive posterior bowing on OCT, axial length elongation, and/or increased myopia more than -1.0 D, not explicable by other etiologies.In total, 28 eyes (16 patients) with mean age of ...
Marion R. Munk, Yosuke Harada, Debra A. Goldstein, Pooja Bhat   +3 more
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Fitting Scleral Lenses Less Than 15 mm in Diameter: A Review of the Literature.

Eye & contact lens, 2020
OBJECTIVE To perform a comprehensive review of the current and historical scientific literature on fitting small scleral lenses (diameter
Esteban Porcar, J. C. Montalt, E. España-Gregori, C. Peris-Martínez   +3 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Ocular Cicatricial Pemphigoid: The Role of Scleral Lenses in Disease Management

Cornea, 2009
The purpose of this study is to report a case of fluid-ventilated scleral rigid gas permeable lens use in the management of ocular cicatricial pemphigoid.A 74-year-old woman was referred to our clinic in May 2007 with a 4-year history of ocular pain and declining visual acuity.
Muriel Schornack, Keith H. Baratz
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Effects of Soft Toric, Rigid Gas-Permeable, and Mini-Scleral Lenses on Corneal Microstructure Using Confocal Microscopy.

Eye & contact lens, 2020
OBJECTIVE To determine effects of wearing soft toric silicone hydrogel, rigid gas-permeable (RGP), and mini-scleral lenses on corneal microstructure using confocal microscopy.
Fateme Alipour, Mahya Soleimanzade, Golshan Latifi, Sepideh Haji Aghaie, Maryam Kasiri, S. Dehghani   +5 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Multiple Intravitreal Injections do not Cause Anterior Scleral Thinning An Ultrasound Biomicroscopy Study.

Retina, 2020
PURPOSE The purpose of the current study was to evaluate possible changes in anterior scleral thickness and structure as well as changes in the anterior segment in eyes receiving multiple IVT injections using ultrasound biomicroscopy (UBM) imaging ...
Shulamit Schwartz, Noa Reinhertz, M. Neudorfer, A. Loewenstein, Matias Iglicki, Dinah Zur   +5 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Limbal stem cell disease: management with scleral lenses

Clinical and Experimental Optometry, 2011
Limbal stem cell deficiency (LSCD) results from damage to or destruction of corneal stem cells.A retrospective review of clinical records of a patient with LSCD describes the use of scleral lenses in disease management.A patient presented with a one-year history of clinically diagnosed LSCD, which was worsening despite aggressive topical and systemic ...
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