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Jupiter Scleral Lenses: The UC Davis Eye Center Experience.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  22543730     Owner:  NLM     Status:  In-Data-Review    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
PURPOSE: : The aim of this study was to evaluate both the indications for and results of fitting the Jupiter Scleral Lens in patients with corneal abnormalities.
METHOD: : This was a retrospective case review of 63 patients (107 eyes) fitted with scleral lenses between October 2009 and March 2011 at the UC Davis Eye Center.
RESULTS: : Sixty-three percent of 107 eyes were in patients with keratoconus. Other conditions included high postkeratoplasty astigmatism and corneal scarring. The improvement in best-corrected visual acuity compared with previous contact lens or glasses correction was a mean gain of 3.5 Snellen lines (SD=2.6). Seventy-eight percent of patients found the scleral lenses to be comfortable or comfortable. Twenty-five eyes discontinued the wear after at least 3 months.
CONCLUSIONS: : Jupiter Scleral lenses are a good alternative for patients with corneal abnormalities and for those who failed other types of lens rehabilitation. Seventy-seven percent of eyes fit with Jupiter Scleral Lenses were still wearing after a follow-up of 3 months.
Authors:
Mariana Pecego; Melissa Barnett; Mark J Mannis; Blythe Durbin-Johnson
Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Eye & contact lens     Volume:  38     ISSN:  1542-233X     ISO Abbreviation:  Eye Contact Lens     Publication Date:  2012 May 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2012-04-30     Completed Date:  -     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  101160941     Medline TA:  Eye Contact Lens     Country:  United States    
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Languages:  eng     Pagination:  179-82     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Hospital Oftamologico de Sorocaba (M.P.), Sorocaba, Brazil; UC Davis Eye Center (M.B., M.M.), Sacramento, CA; and UC Davis Medical Center (B.D.), Sacramento, CA.
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