Brief Information on Scleral Contact Lens

Authors

  • Partha Haradhan Chowdhury Research Scholar, Optometry, Gujarat University, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India
  • Brinda Haren Shah M. Optom, Practitioner, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India
  • Nripesh Tiwari D. Optom, Chief Optometrist, District Hospital Pauri, Government of Uttarakhand, Uttarakhand

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.53555/hsn.v6i5.1333

Abstract

Scleral Contact lens rests on the sclera/conjunctiva and some part of the cornea also. It is the first contact lens which is discovered. It is too expensive compared to other contact lens. Scleral contact lensis also known as Haptic contact lens. Especially Scleral contact lens are prescribed during high Keratoconus (where RGP is not stable on the cornea) and in Arthritis patients. In case of significant refractive error these lenses are advised to use.

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References

1. IACLE Module 9, 1st (Edn).
2. Edward SB, Weissman BA (2005) Clinical Contact Lens Practice.
3. Mark J Mannis, Karla Zadnik, Cleusa Coral-Ghanem, Newton Kara-José (2006) Contact Lens in Ophthalmic Practice

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Published

2020-05-31

How to Cite

Chowdhury, P. H., Shah, B. H., & Tiwari, N. (2020). Brief Information on Scleral Contact Lens. International Journal For Research In Health Sciences And Nursing, 6(5), 29–31. https://doi.org/10.53555/hsn.v6i5.1333

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Vol. 6 No. 5 (2020): International Journal For Research In Health Sciences And Nursing (ISSN: 2208-2670)

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