Scleral lenses tend to exhibit flexure. This is due to the large and uneven surface area of the eye covered by the lens. The result is astigmatism. The common solution is to make the lens thicker. However, even surprisingly thick lenses can flex as is shown in the link. The LASERFIT solution is … [Read more...] about Scleral lens flexure
Scleral Contact Lens Articles
Who can benefit
ANYBODY WHO WANTS TO SEE BETTER INCLUDING ATHLETES AND RECREATIONAL ENTHUSIASTS Anybody who desires better vision is a potential candidate. However some need our services more than others. Most of our patients have optically compromised eyes due to an altered corneal surface. Those with the … [Read more...] about Who can benefit
The Laserfit Process in depth
NO TRIAL LENSES – NO MESSY MOLDING PROCESS PRECISE AND ACCURATE THE LENSES FIT BETTER AND THE VISION IS INCREDIBLY BETTER. IT’S A NO-BRAINER The fitting process begins with a comprehensive eye examination, including the familiar objective and subjective refractions. Corneal mapping is performed … [Read more...] about The Laserfit Process in depth
Wavefront guided lenses helps RK Patient
I recently completed an interesting RK case from East Texas. Ironically we started last October, but because of his business, he couldn’t get in again until April. Then the next visit was early July, and the final visit was last week. He had to have the lenses by August because of an important … [Read more...] about Wavefront guided lenses helps RK Patient
PMD and Laserfit Precision Lenses
Continuing our series of case studies is another ectasia patient whom I first saw in 2011. His diagnosis was pellucid marginal degeneration, but his left eye was the more problematic eye in terms of vision. He was wearing a Biofinity Toric lens in his right eye and a hybrid lens in the left. His … [Read more...] about PMD and Laserfit Precision Lenses
Laserfit Scleral Lenses Fitting Experience
Even when they say that their scleral lenses are a custom fit, ALL start with diagnostic or trial lenses along with a good dose of interpretation, with limited options for adjustments. So, when patients arrive for a Laserfit fitting, they are surprised to learn that no unpleasant trial lens process … [Read more...] about Laserfit Scleral Lenses Fitting Experience
