Contact Lens Options for Irregular Corneas: alternatives to RGPs
Track
:
November 20, 2010
Program Code:
CL-16
Date:
Saturday, November 20, 2010
Time:
10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
EST
Location:
2004
CO-AUTHOR
:
Charles Faron, OD
PRIMARY AUTHOR
:
Marsha M. Malooley, OD, FAAO
Description
Gas permeable contact lenses are the gold standard in vision correction for people with irregular corneas; however, not all patients are able to wear RGPs. This coarse takes a deeper look at alternative contact lens options to improve the vision and quality of life of these patients and provide useful fitting tips with clinical case examples.