Contact lenses have always been contributed towards a type of refractive error correction. Apart of refractive error correction it has another advantage for therapeutic use. Contact lenses can be prescribed as a therapeutic in conditions like,
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Contact Lenses
Contact Lenses
Centre for Contact lenses.
- Keratoconus.
- Pellucid Marginal degeneration.
- Aphakia.
- Albinism.
- Steven Johnson’s Syndrome.
- Color Deficient.
- Corneal Scars.
- Amblyopia.
- Anisometropia.
- Corneal refractive therapy.
Types of Contact lenses available:
- Scleral contact lenses.
- Rose K Lenses.
- Orthokeratology lenses.
- Silicone hydrogels.
- Hybrid lenses.
- X- Chrome Lenses.
- Bandage Contact lenses.
- Prosthetic Contact lens.
Orthokeratology :
Orthokeratology also referred to as Ortho-K and Overnight Vision Correction is a type of contact lenses, normally worn only at night, to improve vision through the reshaping of the cornea. This method can be used as an alternative to eyeglasses, refractive surgery, or for those who prefer not to wear contact lenses during the day.
