Are you getting sick of hearing about scleral lenses? We have been talking about how sexy they are for the past 10 years, and they have experienced some major hype in the last five years. But, as they have become more mainstream, perhaps you are getting sick of hearing about them. As soon as we become comfortable with something and feel that we have learned all that needs to be learned, we become complacent and ignore what needs to be heard. Warning: This is when you need to be listening the most.
Researchers are looking for better and healthier contact lens wear at all times. Do you know all of the risks that patients may experience when wearing scleral lenses? You are aware of the good, but do you know the bad? What is the tear chamber doing to the ocular surface? Is it good to have an eye in contact with a solution that does not change over as frequently? What is happening to the anterior chamber and nerve fiber layer as a result of the pressure force of a scleral lens being on the eye? Is all of this normal, or should we be concerned?
Sclerals have certainly altered my practice over the last 15 years. My experience with them has made me a referral source in my community. However, it is my obligation to be on the front line. I cannot afford to become comfortable or complacent with my lens awareness, and neither can you. Look to our sister publication, Contact Lens Spectrum, and peer review journals, as well as the Global Specialty Lens Symposium and other major meetings for the latest and newest research to help you know when it is right to fit any type of contact lens.
Read More: https://www.clspectrum.com/newsletters/contact-lenses-today/february-16,-2020
