Evaluation Of Comfort SL In Patients With Regular Corneas.

Background This study investigates the quality of vision and comfort attained through the
wear of Comfort SL, a gas-permeable scleral contact lens, on regular corneas. In general,
scleral gas-permeable contact lenses are used on irregular corneas and play a little role in
correcting refractive error in people with regular corneas. This study was performed to
determine if patients with regular corneas are satisfied with the comfort, vision and acceptance of a hard scleral contact lens. The Comfort SL averages 16.2 millimeters in diameter and is specially designed for non-distorted corneas based on K readings, corneal diameter, and refractive error by Accu Lens Laboratories. This study was designed to determine patient's level of comfort and clarity of vision while wearing the Comfort SL lens on students and faculty of the Michigan College of Optometry over a three month timeframe. Methods The previous were evaluated though the patient's reported maximum wear time, comfort level, corneal health, Snellen acuity, and overall patient acceptance of the lens. Results It was found that the majority of patients had good comfort while wearing these lenses and equivalent if not better quality of vision once optimally corrected. Patients were happy with their quality of vision, comfort, and wear time. Conclusions Though follow up visits are necessary, patients with regular corneas, are satisfied with vision and comfort of gas permeable scleral contact lenses.