THE ADVANTAGES OF THE SCLERAL LENS FOR DRY EYE AND KERATOCONUS In previous blogs we learned that dry eyes is a problem that affects many people. We also learned that a course of products can be used to relieve dry eyes. Lastly, the Blephex machine can...
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THE ADVANTAGES OF THE SCLERAL LENS FOR DRY EYE AND KERATOCONUS In previous blogs we learned that dry eyes is a problem that affects many people. We also learned that a course of products can be used to relieve dry eyes. Lastly, the Blephex machine can easily get rid of the bacteria which produces exotoxins that stop the formation of healthy tears which ultimately cause dry eye. In this final blog of our dry eye series we will focus on the Scleral Lens, which is very beneficial in combatting severe dry eye. This lens is larger and more rigid compared to the conventional contact lens. Its unique formation covers the entire cornea which prevent it from moving out of place when the wearer blinks. One of the most significant benefits of this specialized lens is its ability to combat dry eye. This is due to its unique shape, which creates extra space between the back of the contact lens and the cornea. This space which acts as a reservoir for saline solution is extremely important in prevent
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