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Scleral Lens

A scleral lens is a type of contact lens that rests on the eye's sclera and creates a tear-filled vault over the cornea. It is also called a scleral contact lens. It treats various eye conditions such as microphthalmia, keratoconus, aniridia, and corneal ectasia.

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I would like to know the best treatment for advanced keratoconus.

Query: Hello doctor, I would like to know the best treatment for advanced keratoconus after using scleral lenses as well. Will there be a condition, where I do not have to use lenses like ever? Please help.  Read Full »


Dr. Manjunath Natarajan

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. There are a number of different treatments for keratoconus based on the corneal topographical measures and your visual needs. The best to halt progression is corneal collagen cross-linking (C3R). This procedure causes the development of a ...  Read Full »

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