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Miniscleral Contact Lens in Pediatric Age Group: Indications, Safety, and Efficacy Publisher Pubmed



Alipour F1 ; Gohari SJ1 ; Azad N2 ; Mehrdad R3
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  1. 1. Eye Research Center, Farabi Eye Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
  2. 2. School of Biology, College of Science, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran
  3. 3. Center for Research on Occupational Diseases, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran

Source: Eye and Contact Lens Published:2021


Abstract

Objective:To report indications, fitting feasibility, and safety of miniscleral design (MSD) lenses in children.Methods:Medical records of patients aged <18 years at the time of referral to Contact Lens Clinic of Farabi Eye Hospital, because of inadequate spectacle-corrected visual acuity, rigid gas-permeable or soft contact lens intolerance, and ocular surface disease were reviewed. Uncorrected visual acuity (UCVA), best spectacle-corrected visual acuity (BSCVA), best-corrected vision with the lens (CCVA), lens parameters, and comfortable daily wearing time (CDWT) were documented.Results:Seventy-two eyes of 52 pediatric patients were fitted with MSD lens over a 9-year period. The indications for MSD lens fitting were keratoconus (29 eyes), corneal scarring from ocular trauma (16 eyes), ocular surface diseases (25 eyes), and postkeratitis corneal scar (2 eyes). The average UCVA and the mean difference between CCVA and BSCVA were 1.20 and 0.55 logarithm of the minimal angle of resolution, respectively, which shows statistically significant improvement. This significant increase in vision was even seen in those who were referred for the management of ocular surface diseases. The mean CDWT for most patients was 10 hr/day.Conclusion:Miniscleral design lens can be used as a safe and helpful modality to provide good vision and comfort in children experiencing ectatic disorders, traumatic corneal scars, and ocular surface diseases. © 2020 Contact Lens Association of Ophthalmologists, Inc.