Because of advancements in scleral lens technology, patients who undergo cross-linking and are then ... OSN Technology Section Editor William B. Trattler, MD, said. “Corneal transplant surgery ...

While scleral lenses may allow for excellent vision, they do not stop progression of keratoconus. Cross-linking, on the other hand, is effective at stopping progression. Figure 1. Corneal ...

Traditional contact lenses sit on your eye’s cornea, but scleral lenses are gas-permeable lenses designed to sit on your sclera or whites of your eyes. Because scleral lenses are large ...

If you have steered clear of contact lenses in the past or struggled with dry eye disease, scleral lenses may be the answer. You're not alone if you haven’t heard of these specialized lenses. Scleral ...

Visionary approach to improving eyesight: Novel scleral lens proves clinically beneficial Date: December 2, 2009 Source: Brandeis University Summary: Joseph Balboni loves sports. An avid tennis ...