Fluid-Ventilated, Gas-Permeable Scleral Contact Lens Is an Effective Option for Managing Severe Ocular Surface Disease and Many Corneal Disorders That Would Otherwise Require Penetrating Keratoplasty

2005234 citationsJournal Article

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Abstract

The fluid-ventilated, gas-permeable scleral lens is an important front-line tool for managing many corneal disorders refractory to other treatment measures or otherwise requiring keratoplasty.

Topics & Keywords

Ocular Surface and Contact Lens Corneal Surgery and Treatments Corneal surgery and disorders

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Eye & Contact Lens Science & Clinical Practice

Volume 31, Issue 3, pp. 130-134

DOI: 10.1097/01.icl.0000152492.98553.8d

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