Abstract
This chapter will cover the process of choosing an initial lens for evaluation when fitting a scleral lens. Topics that will be discussed include what pre-selection factors are helpful with lens selection, what essential design and diameter to select, which lens within a given fitting set to select, as well as alternative methods of lens selection utilizing technology such as OCT and topography.
Keywords: Benefits, Corneal Graft, Diagnostic lens, Diameter, Fit, Initial lens, Lens bearing, Limitations, Oblate, OCT, Post-surgical, Prolate, Refractive Surgery, Sagittal Depth, Sagittal Height, Scleral shape, Software-Guided, Topography, Vault.
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Jason Jedlicka ;Initial Lens Selection, Ophthalmology: Current and Future Developments Contemporary Scleral Lenses: Theory and Application (2017) 4: 183. https://doi.org/10.2174/9781681085661117040011
DOI https://doi.org/10.2174/9781681085661117040011 |
Print ISSN 2468-7162 |
Publisher Name Bentham Science Publisher |
Online ISSN 2468-7170 |