Scleral rupture sometimes can be occult, and careful assessment of the patient is essential in determining the need for globe exploration. Findings associated with occult scleral rupture include ...

scleral fragility, rupture of the ocular globe • Positive family history (e.g., affected siblings) • Physical findings include tissue fragility, atrophic scars, easy bruising, arterial rupture ...

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 ...

Children with ocular surface disease and irregular cornea/refractive conditions treated with scleral lenses experienced improvement in visual acuity. Larger diameters did not prevent successful ...

Now the UAB Eye Care patient has gotten relief with the help of scleral lenses. “I am truly grateful for scleral lenses, for they have greatly enhanced my quality of life,” Wells said. Scleral lenses ...