Therapeutic uses of Soft Contact Lenses
Journal Title: Journal of Medical Science And clinical Research - Year 2016, Vol 4, Issue 11
Abstract
Soft contact lenses are widely used for correction of refractive errors and in diseases related to corneal surface irregularities. In this case series we have used soft contact lenses in treatment of patients having bullous keratopathy, corneal ulcer, dry eye, trichiasis and corneal perforation. Soft contact lenses were found to be superior than conventional method of treatment and they have revolutionized the management of corneal diseases. Visual improvement was found to be satisfactory in all cases along with definite improvement of symptoms in cases of corneal surface irregularities.
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Neeta Bajaj
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