Titel | Truncations of mini-sclera lenses in case of conjunctival lesions |
Doel | To describe the resolution of conjunctival lesions by making 2 truncations in a mini-scleral lens. |
Methodes | Case report |
Resultaten | A 44-years old woman with keratoconus developed two vascularized conjunctival lesions in the interpalpebral zone of the right eye after wearing mini-sclera lenses . A refitting with a mini-scleral lens of a different design was performed. Two truncations in the 3 and 9 o’ clock position were made manually. The conjunctival lesion disappeared and a good comfort was obtained. |
Conclusie | A customized design of mini-scleral lenses can be used in special cases and might increase patient comfort. |
Belangenverstrengeling | Nee |
Naam | VANSCHOENWINKEL |
Initialen | G. |
Instituut | Contactlenzen Vanschoenwinkel |
Stad | Diepenbeek, Belgium |
Naam | Koppen |
Initialen | C. |
Instituut | Department of Ophthalmology, Antwerp University Hospita |
Stad | Antwerp, Belgium |
Naam | Saelens |
Initialen | IEY |
Instituut | University Eye Hospital Maastricht |
Stad | Maastricht, The Netherlands |