Patient History A 34-year-old Hispanic female was referred to us by an ophthalmology clinic for a contact lens evaluation. JS was diagnosed with keratoconus when she was 22 years old and claims that the vision worsened each year. She tried multiple pairs of glasses, and then she was finally...
Read moreBackground Orthokeratology may now be best known for myopia management, but its original purpose was to provide freedom from daytime contact lens wear. This case is a reminder that ortho-k still offers an elegant solution to many of the everyday problems associated with conventional methods of vision correction. ITAL...
Read moreConjunctival Scarring Many conditions can cause the conjunctiva, the thin transparent membrane that covers the white of the eye and the underside of the eyelids, to become scarred. Scarring damages the conjunctiva and prevents it retaining the protective mucous layer, which helps tears adhere to the surface. Patients may...
Read moreBackground With up to 20% of children affected by seasonal allergies¹ and many requiring regular eye drops, daytime contact lens wear can become difficult during peak allergy seasons. This case shows how orthokeratology can help an active teenager control myopia while continuing to enjoy sport free from the discomfort...
Read moreScleral lenses have an astounding ability to provide patients with the gift of sight, often allowing them to regain their lives. With keratoconus (KCN) being the most common indication for scleral lenses, patients often experience a significant improvement in visual function with wear.1 It is well-understood that, by providing...
Read moreThe “Contacts with Conway” series of YouTube videos have been surprisingly well-received by both industry and the public. So much so in fact, that we regularly receive requests to explain or expand upon particular topics and, where possible, we use this feedback when deciding future episodes. One such request...
Read moreBackground Corneal neuropathic pain is pain in the eye, face or head with ocular symptoms including stinging, burning, irritation, in the absence of noxious stimuli.¹ Slit lamp examination is typically unremarkable.² Scleral lenses may help mitigate symptoms and disrupt the pain cycle in some patients despite a normal exam.³ Case History...
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