Symptoms and Treatment

The Boston Foundation for Sight found the following in a 2009 study with patients diagnosed with keratoconus and other ectasia:

1. 78% had at least moderate problems driving at night.
2. 77% had difficulty reading regular print.
3. 73% had difficulty with work or activities that required up close vision.
4. 59% complained of pain.

They also found the following successes with various treatments:

1. 1% had significant success with soft contact lenses.
2. 7% with hybrid contact lenses.
3. 22% with rigid gas-permeable contact lenses.

Visser (2007) asked 178 patients to rate their successes with scleral lenses vs. their previous corrections. Using a subjective scale and questionnaire the patients reported

1. 78.9% reported improved comfort
2. 78.2% report improved visual quality
3. 87.7 reported improved overall satisfaction with scleral lenses

Patient Comments

"I'm not just satisfied with the scleral contacts, I'm grateful to be able to see clearly again. I’m back at cross stitching and needlepoint- reading is pleasurable again."

"The scleral lenses provided a life changing experience. Life is so much simpler for me in terms of completing work and life related activities. I am amazed at the quality of my vision, the comfort level, and the length of time I am able to wear the lenses."

"Any person who has keratoconus knows that often times you must sacrifice visual acuity for comfort. Since being fit with these contacts, I no longer have "red" eyes, headaches or struggle to see at the end of the day. They are wonderful and the comfort is unsurpassed. My world has opened up with the introduction of these contacts. I am positively thrilled!!!!"

Keratoconus and Other Ectasia's

How Scleral Lenses Treatment Can Help

Keratoconus

Corneal ectasia is a broad term for a family of conditions that cause a progressive thinning and distortion of the corneal shape.

We see through the cornea, which is the clear, central part of the front surface of the eye. Normally, the cornea has a round shape, like a ball.

Sometimes, however, the structure of the cornea is just not strong enough to hold this round shape. The normal pressure inside the eye makes the cornea bulge outward like a cone. This condition is called keratoconus.

Keratoconus is most common ectasia and affects one in every 2000 people in the United States.

Ectasia’s may also occur after refractive surgery (LASIK or PRK) or corneal transplants.

The scleral lens is uniquely designed to correct the
irregular surfaces created by these cornea problems.

How the Blanchard MSD Lens Helps

The Blanchard MSD Scleral Lens is a technology that creates a Prosthetic Replacement for the Ocular Surface Ecosystem (PROSE).

The MSD lens performs 3 critical tasks for the patient with dry eye:

1. Fits under the lids and rests on the white sclera of the eye. By vaulting over the cornea it protects it from the irritation caused by blinking and outside environment.
2. The vaulting of the lens traps a soothing bath of artificial tears that constantly refreshes the ocular surface.
3. Creates an almost perfectly smooth ocular surface that provides clear and sharp vision without glare.

What is the Blanchard MSD Scleral Lens?

The MSD Scleral Lens consists of clear multilayered domes made out of the Boston XO2 material.

(Scleral Lens providing soothing comfort for a dry eye)

The Boston XO2 is an FDA approved gas permeable material, allowing for very high amounts of oxygen to transfer through the material to the corneal surface.

About Eyecare Associates of Lee's Summit Dry Eye and Scleral Lens Center

Founded in 1987, Eyecare Associates of Lee’s Summit is known for specializing in the treatment of conditions from a number of complex cornea diseases with contact lenses. Our doctors and staff occupy a modern state of the art facility with some of the most advanced technology available.

Patient Services
Our staff prides themselves on the warm and compassionate care we deliver. We understand the pain and frustration our patients often experience with their
diseases. Our goal is to provide an excellent experience
both medically and supportively through the entire process.

Contact Us Today
To make an appointment, refer a patient, inquire about
more information or speak to one of the doctors or staff
on our team please call:

EyeCare Associates of
Lee’s Summit
816-524-8900
221 NW McNary Court
Lee’s Summit, MO 64086
www.eyecareLS.com

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