Scleral Lenses for Keratoconus: 7 Facts You Need to Know

Scleral lenses are one of the best contact lenses for keratoconus, BUT they come with some pros and cons! Here Dr. Allen shares 7 facts you need to know about scleral contact lenses! To learn more about keratoconus treatment options check out our full series: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kPanFRVV4uM&list=PLzi60fSuOmPD3YkK4dR29f9fz_tu0dTNr

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Scleral lenses are large contact lenses which fit over the cornea and land on the sclera, the white part of the eye. Scleral contact lenses are often used for keratoconus, post surgical cases and other corneal diseases including severe dry eye disease. Scleral contacts can even be fit on normal eyes as well. When fit with scleral contact lenses for keratoconus and if worn correctly, are extremely comfortable and offer improved vision.

Scleral contact lens insertion and removal can be a challenge so I made this video to help you through the process. https://youtu.be/5UkYKwHIQyU

✅ Recommended Videos and playlists:

What is keratoconus? https://youtu.be/kPanFRVV4uM

Info on collagen corneal crosslinking for keratoconus! (keratotoconus surgery)
https://youtu.be/7ZpYe-VTEes

To learn more about keratoconus treatment options check out our full series: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kPanFRVV4uM&list=PLzi60fSuOmPD3YkK4dR29f9fz_tu0dTNr

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DMV Plungers for insertion: https://amzn.to/38YCJpA
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About this video: Do you have keratoconus or another eye disease which requires a scleral lens? To honor World Keratoconus Day we are talking about scleral contact lenses. Scleral lenses are large contact lenses which fit over the cornea and land on the sclera, the white part of the eye. Scleral contact lenses are often used for keratoconus, post surgical cases and other corneal diseases including severe dry eye disease. Scleral contact lenses for keratoconus, when fit and worn correctly, are extremely comfortable and offer improved vision.

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