Role of mini-scleral gas-permeable lenses in the treatment of corneal disorders.
OBJECTIVE
Case report on the clinical implications of mini-scleral gas-permeable contact lenses in the treatment of corneal disorders.


METHODS
Three patients with different corneal disorders were fitted with Jupiter design mini-scleral gas-permeable contact lenses.


RESULTS
All three patients achieved excellent vision and comfort. The contact lenses were tolerated well, and no complications were observed.


CONCLUSIONS
Mini-scleral gas-permeable contact lenses provide a good option for patients who require gas-permeable contact lenses for optimal visual function but do not tolerate corneal contact lenses. Mini-scleral lenses are also an excellent therapeutic tool in the treatment of at least some forms of severe dry eyes.
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Jules Stein Eye Institute, Department of Ophthalmology, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, Los Angeles, CA 90095-7003, USA.
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D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D003261:Contact Lenses; D003316:Corneal Diseases / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011474:Prosthesis Design; D017755:Prosthesis Fitting; D012590:Sclera