Talk to patients about the lenses
In my office, I explain to patients that a scleral lens is like a bowl, that we fill up with saline and apply to the eye so there is a layer of fluid between the lens and the eye. The fluid cushions the eye making it comfortable and the larger size allows it to tuck underneath the lids. The firm quality of the lens creates a smooth regular surface and provides excellent vision.
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