Contact lens fitting and keratoconus Sedaghat M.R M.D MASHAD EYE RESEARCH CENTER Khatam-al-Anbia Hospital
Natural Course KCN typically progresses for   3 to 8 years Difficult to predict rapidity or severity of progression  Difficult to predict termination of progression The end point of the progression may be:   Slight corneal irregularity  Moderate corneal distortion  Severe corneal distortion and apical scarring   Careful monitoring is important
Diagnosis Earliy   diagnosis is important Early appropriate management Early adequate education   Earlier diagnosis depends on: Awareness of clinical symptoms Awareness of clinical signs
Symptoms Guiding symmptoms include: Monocular diplopia or polyopia  Photophobia Halos around lights  Ghost images  Distortion of letters Asthenopic complaints  Gradual decrease in visual acuity  Having multiple unsatisfactory spectacles
Signs Variable auto refractometer results Unsatisfactory BCVA Irregular retinoscopy reflexes Irregular keratometry mires  Check for SLE clinical signs  Check for localized corneal steepening in topography
PATIENT CONSULTATION Inform the patients about the diagnosis  ( or possible diagnosis )  as soon as possible  Describe the progressive nature of KCN  Describe the algorithm of therapy including corneal transplantation Mention about the inevitable possible changes in the patient’s quality of life
Optical Therapy Needs both art and science M anagement must always be tailored :   V isual needs Comfort   T olerance Good  physician- patient  communication is necessary to determine  the  best next step in managing a particular case of  KCN: A nisometropia  due to asymmetric involvement
Optical Therapy Most  KCN  patients  start with  wear ing  spectacles Spectacles have their best application early in the disease because: Co rneal irregularity  g radual ly increases Spectacles do not  optimally cover  the irregular cornea The  RE  can change quite rapidly   A nisometropia  due to asymmetric involvement
SPECTACLE MANAGEMENT The management of keratoconus usually begins with spectacle correction   Ther e  are two methods of refraction: Objective : Your r easurement , irrespective of  the patient's responses   Subjective :   Measurement is mainly  depende nt   o n the  patient’s  responses to  your  questions
Optical Therapy Once glasses fail to provide adequate visual function, contact lens fitting is required
Contact Lens Management Contact lens wear :   I mproves  VA by   creating a  regular anterior refractive surface D o es  not prevent progression of  KCN   M ay  occasionally  induce or hasten progression of  KCN
Contact Lens Management CL therapy  should never be withheld for fear of causing progressive  KCN  Many KCN patients are successfully fitted or refitted if:  Reasonable patient motivation Physician and patient patience Fitting expertise  Access to all available contact lens modalities
Contact Lens Management In 1888, a French ophthalmologist, Eugene Kalt, tried to correct keratoconus by compressing the steep conical apex of a keratoconic cornea by a glass shell This was the first known application of a contact lens for the correction of keratoconus
Contact Lens Management Contact lenses give  sharper vision  than  spectacles  e ven  in m ildest cases of  KCN A s  KCN  progresses spectacle  best  corrected   acuity  becomes unsatisfactory Contact lens fitting in a keratoconic cornea  is much more difficult  Because of the irregular anterior surface of the keratoconic cornea Acceptable fitting results require  a high level of patience Explaining this to the patient at the initial fit is helpful in establishing an effective, long   lasting relationship  between the patient and the physician
Contact Lens Management The  CL  management of keratoconus is most often in the form of rigid gas-permeable (RGP)  CL s   RGPs  improve VA by  neutrali zing  much of the distortion/optical aberrations of the anterior corneal surface There are reports suggesting  that rigid  CL s may cause keratoconus  due to  mechanical pressure and hypoxia , but   I t is difficult to establish a cause-and-effect relationship   The   patients may have been corrected with contact lenses before being diagnos ed as KCN
Contact Lens Management Keratoconic patients who are no satisfied with CLs may need PK: S tudies have shown that more than 70% of  keratokonic  patients  referred for PK  can avoid surgery and  re main  satisfied  by refitting  CLs  Multiple  fitting algorithms are available to assist in fitting the keratoconic cornea T he process is as much an art as a science These lenses may be fit ted   S teep or flat L arge or small Spheric or Aspheric
Contact Lens Management Three objectives are required for successful CL fitting in KCN : Minimal physical trauma to the cornea Stable visual acuity during the entire wearing schedule  All day wearing comfort   It may be impossible to meet all of these objectives for every patient, but do your best to achieve the best possible outcomes
Contact Lens Management Three rigid lens-to-cornea fitting relationships  are   proposed  in  KCN: Apical bearing (Reshape or splint method) Apical clearance Three-point touch
Contact Lens Management Apical Bearing   A large diameter lens with flat base curve radius  ( BCR )  is fitted The fluorescein pattern shows excessive central bearing accompanied by mid peripheral and peripheral pooling
Contact Lens Management Apical Bearing   Fitters believe that: it slows down or halts progression of KCN   they are treating KCN, not just correcting the induced RE Excessive pressure on the thin fragile apex causes distortion, scarring, and swirl staining This method is rarely used today
Contact Lens Management Apical Bearing-   Flat fitting The flat fitting method places almost the entire weight of the lens on the cone The lens tends to be held in position by the top lid Good visual acuity is obtained as a result of apical touch Wide edge stand-off cannot usually be eliminated
Contact Lens Management Apical Bearing-   Flat fitting Alignment can be obtained in early keratoconus; however,  flat fitting lenses can lead to progression/ acceleration of apical changes and corneal abrasions This type of fitting philosophy is useful where the apex of the cone is displaced
Contact Lens Management Apical Bearing-   Flat fitting
Contact Lens Management Apical Clearance A small, steep lens is fitted The lens leans on the slope of the cone, and vaults over the thinned apex  There is no mechanical rubbing on the thinned corneal apex
Contact Lens Management Apical Clearance Fitters who follow this philosophy believe that apical contact by a lens will increase the likelihood for corneal compromise and scarring If apical clearance lens fitting is utilized, the fluorescein pattern should be monitored to ensure that peripheral seal - off and adherence of lens to cornea do not occur
Contact Lens Management Apical Clearance
Contact Lens Management Apical Clearance In this type of fitting technique, the lens vaults the cone and clears the central cornea, resting on the paracentral cornea This type of lens was suggested as it was argued that apical clearance would minimise trauma to the central cornea These lenses tend to be small in diameter and have small optic zones; the small BOZD can result in glare problems
Contact Lens Management Apical Clearance The potential advantages of reducing central corneal scarring are outweighed by the disadvantages of: poor tear film corneal oedema poor visual acuity as a result of bubbles becoming trapped under the lens
Contact Lens Management   Apical Clearance  vs  Apical Bearing In a study 30  keratoconic  eyes were fitted with an apical clearance lens design: The average wearing time increased from a baseline of 10.5 h daily to 13.7 h daily at 12 months   There was no decrement in visual acuity in comparison with the baseline values   In only one eye of the 22 completing the study scarring developed
Contact Lens Management   Apical Clearance  vs  Apical Bearing In a study seven keratoconus patients without corneal scarring were fitted randomly such that one eye had the apical clearance design and the other eye had the apical bearing design At the end of 1 year: 4/7  eyes  with  apical bearing  had  scarring   N one of the eyes with the apical clearance had scarring
Contact Lens Management Three - point Touch
Contact Lens Management Three - point Touch
Contact Lens Management Three - point Touch A   relatively  flat fitting meth od in which the CL leans on  a relatively large area The re  is a mild (feather) touch over the  cone  apex accompanied by, at  least , two other areas of touch at the corneal mid   periphery   Four zones are created:  Slight apical touch Paracentral clearance Mid-peripheral bearing Peripheral clearance
Contact Lens Management Three - point Touch-steep fitting
Contact Lens Management The proven role for lenses in the keratoconic eye is to improve visual function  Fitters should choose the approach they are most comfortable with  The relatively flat-fitting RGP with light apical touch (three point touch technique)  remains the mainstay of contact lens treatment for keratoconus
Contact Lens Management Contact lens fitting in keratoconus i s  described separately for :   E arly   keratoconus   A dvanced keratoconus
Keratoconus Topographic Characteristics   E arly keratoconus is characteri zed by  initial steepening mid-peripherally below the corneal midline , while  the superior cornea remains relatively normal As the condition progresses, individual corneas  show different  topographical shapes : Nipple Oval Globus
Early & Advanced keratoconus
Early Keratoconus There are two f i tting methods for early keratoconus:  Superior  a lignment  f itting  t echnique  The  i ntra- p alpebral  t hree  p oint  t ouch  f itting  t echnique
Early Keratoconus  Superior Alignment Fitting Technique The goal is to provide a superior alignment  fitting  relationship across the more normal portion of the keratoconic cornea   Use aspherical lens designs with: OAD of 9.5 mm  OZD of 8.3 mm
Early Keratoconus  Superior Alignment Fitting Technique
Early Keratoconus  Superior Alignment Fitting Technique In superior alignment fitting technique: C entral keratometry (“K”) readings are of little valu e  T he more normal nasal ,  temporal ,  and superior mid-peripheral cornea  is  the most important  fitting  consideration
Early Keratoconus  Superior Alignment Fitting Technique Topography of a patient with early keratoconus  Inferior steepening and superior flattening  Central K readings : 46.25 / 49.75 D  Inferiorly, the cornea steepens to 51.25 D and superiorly it flattens, to 42.00 D
Early Keratoconus  Superior Alignment Fitting Technique If a standard spherical contact lens is fitted on flat K (46.25 D) or steeper than  flat  K  : There is discrepancy between the lens and the more normal superior cornea T he lens will  not show acceptable centration
Early Keratoconus  Superior Alignment Fitting Technique If a standard spherical contact lens is fitted on flat K (46.25 D) or steeper than  flat  K  : There is discrepancy between the lens and the more normal superior cornea T he lens will  not show acceptable centration
Early Keratoconus  Superior Alignment Fitting Technique Choose a  diagnostic lens  with BCR  equal to the radius of curvature 4.0 mm to the temporal side of the cornea   Place t his lens on the cornea and evaluate th e  fluorescein  pattern  S uperior alignment  fitting  technique is possible only in the early stages of keratoconus because:  In advanced  central ectasia ,   It causes  greater apical bearing
Early Keratoconus  Superior Alignment Fitting Technique The ideal  fitting  should  have  the following  characteristics : The  BCR   should be  flat enough to provide lens alignment across the flatter superior cornea   T he  BCR  should be steep enough to provide slight touch mid peripherally at 3 and 9 o’clock The re might be  slight bearing at the apex of the cornea  The re might be  slight edge lift across the inferior   steeper portion of the cornea
Early Keratoconus  Three Point Touch Fitting Technique The ideal  fitting characteristics : The  BCR  should be steep enough to provide  three touch point: A  slight central  apical  touch Two  slight touch es  mid-peripherally at 3 and 9 o’clock Th is  lens will most likely position centrally or slight low on the cornea
Early Keratoconus  Three Point Touch Fitting Technique Select a spherical lens design with:  OAD of 8.0 to 8.5 mm  OZD of 6.4 to 6.9 mm  BCR equal to the flat K Place this lens on the cornea and evaluate the fluorescein pattern
Early Keratoconus  Three Point Touch Fitting Technique Four zones are created:  Slight apical touch Paracentral clearance Mid-peripheral bearing Peripheral clearance
Early Keratoconus  Three Point Touch Fitting Technique Three-point-touch actually refers to the area of apical central contact and two other areas of bearing or contact at the mid-periphery in the horizontal direction This type of fitting philosophy works very well for small central cones
Early Keratoconus RGP Fitting Approach Perform and evaluate the topography Identify the steepest (red) and the flattest  ( blue )  areas of the cornea, quantitatively:  Location Size  Shape   Identify the dioptric curvature of the corneal apex Select a diagnostic lens with a BCR equal to the dioptric curvature of the corneal apex  Place this lens on the eye and evaluate the fluorescein pattern
Early Keratoconus RGP Fitting Approach An  ideal fitting should have the following characteristics: S light clearance across the corneal apex with no fixed, mid-peripheral bubbles   T ouch  in  mid-peripheral cornea at 3 and 9 o’clock M inimal impingement across the flatter superior cornea S light lower edge lift  is common:  I ntermittent bubbles inferiorly Any attempt to decrease the inferior edge lift  by : S teepening the base or peripheral lens design M ay result in a tight  lens fit  superior ly
Early Keratoconus RGP Fitting Approach
Early Keratoconus RGP Fitting Approach Having achieved the desired fit :  Perform  over-refraction to determine the final  CL  power O rder  t he lens in a moderate to high Dk  RGP  material T he diagnostic lens design  should  match the final lens M anufactur ers follows  slightly different aspheric  lens  design s
Best – fit contact lens / KCN
Best – fit apical clearance and good fluorescein circulation
Excessive vaulting with trapped bubble
Inadequate vaulting with apical touch
TIPS FOR PARAMETERS SELECTION IN KCN THREE POINT TOUCH NORMAL LENS DESIGN ROCK & EXCSSIVE EDGE LIFT
Advanced Keratoconus  Topographic Characteristics   E arly keratoconus is characteri zed by  initial steepening mid-peripherally below the corneal midline , while  the superior cornea remains relatively normal As the condition progresses, individual corneas  show different  topographical shapes , e.g. Nipple Oval Globus
Advanced Keratoconus Topographic Characteristics, Nipple Cone The nipple form of keratoconus characteristically consists of a small, near central ectasia, less than 5.0 mm in cord diameter
Advanced Keratoconus Topographic Characteristics, Oval Cone The most common  type A pex is displaced below midline:  I nferior mid-peripheral steepening   N ormal or flat   180 degrees away
Advanced Keratoconus Topographic Characteristics, Globus Cone T he largest  (often  nearly  75%  of corneal surface )  N early all keratoscopy rings  are located  within the  ectatic  area Almost n o island of normal cornea above or below the midline
Advanced Keratoconus Fitting Process Due to the varying peripheral corneal topographies  No single lens design or fitting philosophy will universally result in an optimal fit   Different   fitting approaches must be employed Based on the central and mid - peripheral corneal topography   Fitting approachs for advanced keratoconus based on the nipple, oval, and globus photokeratoscopy
Advanced Keratoconus Fitting Process, Nipple Cone The  lens  should  have multiple  spherical peripheral  blending  curves that gradually fatten the lens periphery   The resulting lens design is a non-definable aspheric surface   The aspheric lens  fitting  technique is identical to that described for the  fitting  of early keratoconus , but:  I t is often necessary to increase the amount of posterior lens asphericity , due to : R apid topographical flattening from center to periphery
Advanced Keratoconus Fitting Process, Nipple Cone
Advanced Keratoconus Fitting Process, Nipple Cone, Fitting Set
Advanced Keratoconus Fitting Process, Oval Cone The oval  cone consists of  an inferior steepening with varying degrees of normal superior cornea l  topograph y  C areful attention to the status of the superior and horizontal corneal topography  is important I f the superior  and  horizontal topography are relatively normal : C onsider superior alignment  fitting  technique similar to that described  for  early keratoconus   S uperior alignment  fit is  sufficient ly supported by  the normal cornea at 9, 12, and 3 o'clock
Advanced Keratoconus Fitting Process, Oval Cone
Advanced Keratoconus Fitting Process, Oval Cone, Fitting Set
Advanced Keratoconus Fitting Process, Globus Cone The globus  cone consists of  ectasia  involving  cornea , almost  total ly T he only normal portion of the cornea may be the superior limbal area   Because of the  large  size  CL fitting  for globus cones requires  large lenses with: Large OAD of  9.1 mm OZD of  6.5 mm
Advanced Keratoconus Fitting Process, Globus Cone
Advanced Keratoconus Fitting Process, Globus Cone, Fitting Set
Keratoconus Fitting Process, Over Refraction Over-refraction is an integral part of diagnostic  fitting  M oderate to high amounts of residual astigmatism is not uncommon for keratoconus patients wearing  RGPs: Correcti o n  with  glasses often improves visual acuity three to four lines   Front surface toric  RGP s  may also be  fitted in  this situation
Keratoconus Fitting Process, Lens Dispensing All keratoconus contact lenses should be ordered in a moderate to high Dk  RGP  material to avoid :   E pithelial hypoxia  C orneal erosion Before  dispensing  the lens c arefully evaluate :   B ase curve, optical zone, diameter, edge, etc Every aspect of the lens design plays an integral role in the overall success of the  fitting
Semi-Scleral GP Lenses   Semi-scleral lenses  are  large diameter (13.5 to 16.0 mm) These lenses often  have  a large limbal fenestration to reduce lens adhesion and facilitate lens removal   Sometimes  traditional  R GP lens designs may not provide the desired centration, optics ,  or comfort Semi-scleral lenses have proven to be extremely beneficial for  H ighly irregular and/or asymmetric keratoconic corneas
Semi-Scleral GP Lenses Fitting Process The u se of a diagnostic set  is mandatory S elect a diagnostic lens with a  BCR  equal to the steepest  K  reading   The ideal  fitting  relationship is one in which :   T he re is  apical clearance across the central cornea   The re is  a 1.0 mm band of pooling adjacent to the limbus ,  in the area of the scleral curve
Semi-Scleral GP Lenses Fitting Process
Soft lenses These (hydrogels, silicone hydrogels) have a limited role in correcting corneal irregularity: tend to drape over the surface of the cornea result in poor visual acuity Soft lenses designed specifically for keratoconus have a useful role: In early keratoconus  where a patient may be intolerant of RGP
Soft lenses Soft lenses tend to be more comfortable compared with RGPs: Kerasoft Lenses (Ultravision)  (58% water content terpolymer), in four series, A,B,C and D Acuity K Mark I and II (Acuity Contact Lenses)
Advantages  of soft contact lens They afford higher levels of comfort and longer wearing times, especially in: patients intolerant of RGP corneal lenses  in monocular keratoconus They are useful : where the cone apex may be displaced, especially if it is very low for certain groups of patients, for example airline pilots They are relatively simple to fit
Disadvantages   of soft contact lens Visual acuity may be variable in cases of very high minus lenses Low-powered diagnostic lenses may not provide an accurate guide to the fit of the final lens, which may be extremely high powered
Disadvantages   of soft contact lens There may be reduced oxygen transmissibility and the risk of neovascularisation if the lenses are overworn If the condition has progressed, it may be difficult to change to RGP’s at a later stage
Keratoconus Soft CL Although in theory, it seems that keratoconic corneas would benefit from soft toric lenses, but this is often not the case because: In the toric lenses, the toric curvatures and corresponding power corrections are 90 degrees apart (orthogonal) The keratoconus corneas typically have a high level of irregular, non orthogonal astigmatism Only if the cone apex is well centered and if the keratoconus is not advanced, the fitting of a bitoric is possible and has been found to be successful
Keratoconus Soft CL Few  new soft lens designs have made it possible to correct  some  complex optics created by keratoconu s The most common use of soft lenses in keratoconus is the combination of these with rigid lenses:  Piggyback designs  Traditional  Custom Hybrid designs
Keratoconus Traditional Piggyback Lenses   These consist of a high Dk silicone hydrogel soft lens over which a high Dk RGP lens is fitted
Keratoconus Traditional Piggyback Lenses, Fitting Process Fit the diagnostic soft lens Determine the radii of the new corneal surface  Perform keratometry or topography over the anterior surface of the soft lens Selected  a GP lens with  BCR equal to the flat K  OAD of 9.0 to 9.5 mm   Adjusted the base curve until an appropriate lens - to - lens fitting relationship is established
Keratoconus Traditional Piggyback Lenses, Fitting Process The  ideal  GP lens  fitting  should accomplish three  fitting  objectives: Apical clearance : T o prevent the lens from rocking and pivoting over the corneal apex   Lens contact  ( landing zone )  at 3 and 9 o’clock:  T o center the lens along the horizontal meridian   Unobstructed lens movement along the vertical meridian: For the lens to move with blinking  An over-refraction is performed to determine the final power of the  RGP  lens
Keratoconus Traditional Piggyback Lenses
Keratoconus Traditional Piggyback Lenses
Keratoconus  Custom Piggyback Lenses   These consist of a soft lens with a circular, recessed depression in its center  A high Dk RGP lens is fitted within the central depression of the soft lens
Keratoconus  Custom Piggyback Lenses The system provides optimal performance by:   Good optics of a well centered RGP  Enhanced comfort provided by the soft lens  The soft lens is available in a wide range of parameters : BCR from 6.00 to 11.00 mm  OAD from 12.5 to 16.5 mm  The recessed cutout diameter of 7.5 to 11.5 mm
Keratoconus  Custom Piggyback Lenses, Fitting Process Goals are identical to that of any lens, with the primary  fitting:  objectives:  Adequate  movement  Optimal  centration Select the optimal diagnostic  soft lens : I nsert any rigid lens into the recessed cutout to mimic final lens weight and lid/lens interaction   Remove  the rigid lens and  determine  K readings over the central portion of the soft lens
Keratoconus  Custom Piggyback Lenses, Fitting Process Select a  diagnostic GP lens with : BCR  equal to flat K  OAD of  1.0 mm smaller than the cut out diameter T o allow for some movement and tear exchange within the soft lens cutout boundaries Place this RGP  into the  central  cutout and  evaluate the lens to lens relationship Adjust BCR to obtain optimal fitting Over refract to determine final RGP power
Keratoconus  Custom Piggyback Lenses, Fitting Process
Keratoconus  Hybrid Lenses, Saturn Lens   Work on a hybrid combination GP and soft lens design began in 1977 In 1985 the Saturn lens was introduced: A central   6.5 mm rigid material with a Dk of 14  Surrounded by a 13.5 mm diameter, 25% water content soft lens
Keratoconus  Hybrid Lenses, Softperm Lens The Saturn lens was replaced by the Softperm lens in 1989   An  8.0 mm styrene center in a bi-curve lens design  Surrounded by  a 14.3 mm diameter, 25% water content  soft lens
Keratoconus  Hybrid Lenses, Softperm Lens The Softperm hybrid design had limited success due to :  Complications secondary to minimal oxygen permeability Frequent loss of adhesion between the components Limitations in lens design and parameter availability
Keratoconus  Hybrid Lenses, SynergEyes In September 2001 a new high Dk hybrid lens called  SynergEyes  was introduced: A n 8.2 mm high Dk rigid center Paragon HDS 100, Dk 100  Surrounded by  a  14.5 mm,  28% water content non-ionic soft lens
Keratoconus  Hybrid Lenses, SynergEyes The  SynergEyes  is available in two designs for keratoconus:  SynergEyes A:   the standard aspherical design  I deal for patients with early keratoconus   SynergEyes KC  : S pecifically designed for advanced keratoconus
Keratoconus  Hybrid Lenses, SynergEyes, Fitting Process Select a diagnostic lens with a BCR equal to steep K  Pour high molecular weight fluorescein into the bowl of the lens and place the lens  Evaluate fluorescein pattern
Keratoconus  Hybrid Lenses, SynergEyes, Fitting Process The RGP portion of the lens should exhibit:  Central apical clearance  Mid - peripheral lens bearing   The soft lens skirt should exhibit 0.25 mm of blink - induced movement
Keratoconus  Hybrid Lenses, SynergEyes, Fitting Process
Keratoconus  Hybrid Lenses, SynergEyes, Fitting Process
Contact lens fitting and keratoconus
Contact lens fitting and keratoconus
Contact lens fitting and keratoconus
KCN lens selection based on type of cone
Different types of RGP lens designs for KCN Early keratoconus: Aspherics or multicurve lenses Kera I and II (No.7) Acuity K Rose K (David Thomas) Moderate keratoconus: Kera II Quasar KNO7 Rose K (David Thomas) Woodward KC3
Different types of RGP lens designs for KCN Moderate/Advanced keratoconus: Kera II/III Rose K (David Thomas) Profile K (J Allen) Advanced keratoconus: Large diameter lenses S-Lim (J Allen) Dyna-intra limbal (No.7)
Soper contact lens / KCN bicurve-10 lenses Apical clearace manner
Soper contact lens / KCN bicurve-10 lenses Apical clearace manner
VAULTING EFFECT  (sagittal value of lens )
McGuire contact lens / KCN BCR -4 PCR-3 type - Apical clearace manner
Rose –K contact lens The Rose K is a unique keratoconus lens design with complex computer-generated peripheral curves based on data collected by Dr Paul Rose of Hamilton, New Zealand
Rose –K contact lens   85% first fit success complex lens geometry computer- generated peripheral curve system
Rose –K contact lens The system (26 lens set) incorporates a triple peripheral curve system - standard,  flat, steep - in order to order to achieve the ideal edge lift of 0.8mm The practitioner has a choice of peripheral curves
Rose –K contact lens
Rose –K contact lens The design starts with a standard 8.7mm diameter and works by decreasing the optic zone diameter as the base curve gets steeper It is available in base curves of 4.75- 8.mm and diameters of 7.9-10.2mm Toric curves are available on the front and back surfaces as well as in the periphery
Rose –K contact lens Standard lift lenses should work 70% of the time Peripheral curves can be configured to a toric design Rose K lenses are very widely used
Ni-Cone contact lens / KCN 3 separate BCRs -1 PCR
Bennett contact lens / KCN Three point touch fitting
Bennett contact lens / KCN Three point touch fitting
Contact lens / KCN  problem solving
CLEK contact lens / KCN mild to moderate KCN -
KCN TRIAL LENSES
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

contact lenses fitting for KCN

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    Contact lens fittingand keratoconus Sedaghat M.R M.D MASHAD EYE RESEARCH CENTER Khatam-al-Anbia Hospital
  • 2.
    Natural Course KCNtypically progresses for 3 to 8 years Difficult to predict rapidity or severity of progression Difficult to predict termination of progression The end point of the progression may be: Slight corneal irregularity Moderate corneal distortion Severe corneal distortion and apical scarring Careful monitoring is important
  • 3.
    Diagnosis Earliy diagnosis is important Early appropriate management Early adequate education Earlier diagnosis depends on: Awareness of clinical symptoms Awareness of clinical signs
  • 4.
    Symptoms Guiding symmptomsinclude: Monocular diplopia or polyopia Photophobia Halos around lights Ghost images Distortion of letters Asthenopic complaints Gradual decrease in visual acuity Having multiple unsatisfactory spectacles
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    Signs Variable autorefractometer results Unsatisfactory BCVA Irregular retinoscopy reflexes Irregular keratometry mires Check for SLE clinical signs Check for localized corneal steepening in topography
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    PATIENT CONSULTATION Informthe patients about the diagnosis ( or possible diagnosis ) as soon as possible Describe the progressive nature of KCN Describe the algorithm of therapy including corneal transplantation Mention about the inevitable possible changes in the patient’s quality of life
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    Optical Therapy Needsboth art and science M anagement must always be tailored : V isual needs Comfort T olerance Good physician- patient communication is necessary to determine the best next step in managing a particular case of KCN: A nisometropia due to asymmetric involvement
  • 8.
    Optical Therapy Most KCN patients start with wear ing spectacles Spectacles have their best application early in the disease because: Co rneal irregularity g radual ly increases Spectacles do not optimally cover the irregular cornea The RE can change quite rapidly A nisometropia due to asymmetric involvement
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    SPECTACLE MANAGEMENT Themanagement of keratoconus usually begins with spectacle correction Ther e are two methods of refraction: Objective : Your r easurement , irrespective of the patient's responses Subjective : Measurement is mainly depende nt o n the patient’s responses to your questions
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    Optical Therapy Onceglasses fail to provide adequate visual function, contact lens fitting is required
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    Contact Lens ManagementContact lens wear : I mproves VA by creating a regular anterior refractive surface D o es not prevent progression of KCN M ay occasionally induce or hasten progression of KCN
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    Contact Lens ManagementCL therapy should never be withheld for fear of causing progressive KCN Many KCN patients are successfully fitted or refitted if: Reasonable patient motivation Physician and patient patience Fitting expertise Access to all available contact lens modalities
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    Contact Lens ManagementIn 1888, a French ophthalmologist, Eugene Kalt, tried to correct keratoconus by compressing the steep conical apex of a keratoconic cornea by a glass shell This was the first known application of a contact lens for the correction of keratoconus
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    Contact Lens ManagementContact lenses give sharper vision than spectacles e ven in m ildest cases of KCN A s KCN progresses spectacle best corrected acuity becomes unsatisfactory Contact lens fitting in a keratoconic cornea is much more difficult Because of the irregular anterior surface of the keratoconic cornea Acceptable fitting results require a high level of patience Explaining this to the patient at the initial fit is helpful in establishing an effective, long lasting relationship between the patient and the physician
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    Contact Lens ManagementThe CL management of keratoconus is most often in the form of rigid gas-permeable (RGP) CL s RGPs improve VA by neutrali zing much of the distortion/optical aberrations of the anterior corneal surface There are reports suggesting that rigid CL s may cause keratoconus due to mechanical pressure and hypoxia , but I t is difficult to establish a cause-and-effect relationship The patients may have been corrected with contact lenses before being diagnos ed as KCN
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    Contact Lens ManagementKeratoconic patients who are no satisfied with CLs may need PK: S tudies have shown that more than 70% of keratokonic patients referred for PK can avoid surgery and re main satisfied by refitting CLs Multiple fitting algorithms are available to assist in fitting the keratoconic cornea T he process is as much an art as a science These lenses may be fit ted S teep or flat L arge or small Spheric or Aspheric
  • 17.
    Contact Lens ManagementThree objectives are required for successful CL fitting in KCN : Minimal physical trauma to the cornea Stable visual acuity during the entire wearing schedule All day wearing comfort It may be impossible to meet all of these objectives for every patient, but do your best to achieve the best possible outcomes
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    Contact Lens ManagementThree rigid lens-to-cornea fitting relationships are proposed in KCN: Apical bearing (Reshape or splint method) Apical clearance Three-point touch
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    Contact Lens ManagementApical Bearing A large diameter lens with flat base curve radius ( BCR ) is fitted The fluorescein pattern shows excessive central bearing accompanied by mid peripheral and peripheral pooling
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    Contact Lens ManagementApical Bearing Fitters believe that: it slows down or halts progression of KCN they are treating KCN, not just correcting the induced RE Excessive pressure on the thin fragile apex causes distortion, scarring, and swirl staining This method is rarely used today
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    Contact Lens ManagementApical Bearing- Flat fitting The flat fitting method places almost the entire weight of the lens on the cone The lens tends to be held in position by the top lid Good visual acuity is obtained as a result of apical touch Wide edge stand-off cannot usually be eliminated
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    Contact Lens ManagementApical Bearing- Flat fitting Alignment can be obtained in early keratoconus; however, flat fitting lenses can lead to progression/ acceleration of apical changes and corneal abrasions This type of fitting philosophy is useful where the apex of the cone is displaced
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    Contact Lens ManagementApical Bearing- Flat fitting
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    Contact Lens ManagementApical Clearance A small, steep lens is fitted The lens leans on the slope of the cone, and vaults over the thinned apex There is no mechanical rubbing on the thinned corneal apex
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    Contact Lens ManagementApical Clearance Fitters who follow this philosophy believe that apical contact by a lens will increase the likelihood for corneal compromise and scarring If apical clearance lens fitting is utilized, the fluorescein pattern should be monitored to ensure that peripheral seal - off and adherence of lens to cornea do not occur
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    Contact Lens ManagementApical Clearance
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    Contact Lens ManagementApical Clearance In this type of fitting technique, the lens vaults the cone and clears the central cornea, resting on the paracentral cornea This type of lens was suggested as it was argued that apical clearance would minimise trauma to the central cornea These lenses tend to be small in diameter and have small optic zones; the small BOZD can result in glare problems
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    Contact Lens ManagementApical Clearance The potential advantages of reducing central corneal scarring are outweighed by the disadvantages of: poor tear film corneal oedema poor visual acuity as a result of bubbles becoming trapped under the lens
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    Contact Lens Management Apical Clearance vs Apical Bearing In a study 30 keratoconic eyes were fitted with an apical clearance lens design: The average wearing time increased from a baseline of 10.5 h daily to 13.7 h daily at 12 months There was no decrement in visual acuity in comparison with the baseline values In only one eye of the 22 completing the study scarring developed
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    Contact Lens Management Apical Clearance vs Apical Bearing In a study seven keratoconus patients without corneal scarring were fitted randomly such that one eye had the apical clearance design and the other eye had the apical bearing design At the end of 1 year: 4/7 eyes with apical bearing had scarring N one of the eyes with the apical clearance had scarring
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    Contact Lens ManagementThree - point Touch
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    Contact Lens ManagementThree - point Touch
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    Contact Lens ManagementThree - point Touch A relatively flat fitting meth od in which the CL leans on a relatively large area The re is a mild (feather) touch over the cone apex accompanied by, at least , two other areas of touch at the corneal mid periphery Four zones are created: Slight apical touch Paracentral clearance Mid-peripheral bearing Peripheral clearance
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    Contact Lens ManagementThree - point Touch-steep fitting
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    Contact Lens ManagementThe proven role for lenses in the keratoconic eye is to improve visual function Fitters should choose the approach they are most comfortable with The relatively flat-fitting RGP with light apical touch (three point touch technique) remains the mainstay of contact lens treatment for keratoconus
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    Contact Lens ManagementContact lens fitting in keratoconus i s described separately for : E arly keratoconus A dvanced keratoconus
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    Keratoconus Topographic Characteristics E arly keratoconus is characteri zed by initial steepening mid-peripherally below the corneal midline , while the superior cornea remains relatively normal As the condition progresses, individual corneas show different topographical shapes : Nipple Oval Globus
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    Early & Advancedkeratoconus
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    Early Keratoconus Thereare two f i tting methods for early keratoconus: Superior a lignment f itting t echnique The i ntra- p alpebral t hree p oint t ouch f itting t echnique
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    Early Keratoconus Superior Alignment Fitting Technique The goal is to provide a superior alignment fitting relationship across the more normal portion of the keratoconic cornea Use aspherical lens designs with: OAD of 9.5 mm OZD of 8.3 mm
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    Early Keratoconus Superior Alignment Fitting Technique
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    Early Keratoconus Superior Alignment Fitting Technique In superior alignment fitting technique: C entral keratometry (“K”) readings are of little valu e T he more normal nasal , temporal , and superior mid-peripheral cornea is the most important fitting consideration
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    Early Keratoconus Superior Alignment Fitting Technique Topography of a patient with early keratoconus Inferior steepening and superior flattening Central K readings : 46.25 / 49.75 D Inferiorly, the cornea steepens to 51.25 D and superiorly it flattens, to 42.00 D
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    Early Keratoconus Superior Alignment Fitting Technique If a standard spherical contact lens is fitted on flat K (46.25 D) or steeper than flat K : There is discrepancy between the lens and the more normal superior cornea T he lens will not show acceptable centration
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    Early Keratoconus Superior Alignment Fitting Technique If a standard spherical contact lens is fitted on flat K (46.25 D) or steeper than flat K : There is discrepancy between the lens and the more normal superior cornea T he lens will not show acceptable centration
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    Early Keratoconus Superior Alignment Fitting Technique Choose a diagnostic lens with BCR equal to the radius of curvature 4.0 mm to the temporal side of the cornea Place t his lens on the cornea and evaluate th e fluorescein pattern S uperior alignment fitting technique is possible only in the early stages of keratoconus because: In advanced central ectasia , It causes greater apical bearing
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    Early Keratoconus Superior Alignment Fitting Technique The ideal fitting should have the following characteristics : The BCR should be flat enough to provide lens alignment across the flatter superior cornea T he BCR should be steep enough to provide slight touch mid peripherally at 3 and 9 o’clock The re might be slight bearing at the apex of the cornea The re might be slight edge lift across the inferior steeper portion of the cornea
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    Early Keratoconus Three Point Touch Fitting Technique The ideal fitting characteristics : The BCR should be steep enough to provide three touch point: A slight central apical touch Two slight touch es mid-peripherally at 3 and 9 o’clock Th is lens will most likely position centrally or slight low on the cornea
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    Early Keratoconus Three Point Touch Fitting Technique Select a spherical lens design with: OAD of 8.0 to 8.5 mm OZD of 6.4 to 6.9 mm BCR equal to the flat K Place this lens on the cornea and evaluate the fluorescein pattern
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    Early Keratoconus Three Point Touch Fitting Technique Four zones are created: Slight apical touch Paracentral clearance Mid-peripheral bearing Peripheral clearance
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    Early Keratoconus Three Point Touch Fitting Technique Three-point-touch actually refers to the area of apical central contact and two other areas of bearing or contact at the mid-periphery in the horizontal direction This type of fitting philosophy works very well for small central cones
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    Early Keratoconus RGPFitting Approach Perform and evaluate the topography Identify the steepest (red) and the flattest ( blue ) areas of the cornea, quantitatively: Location Size Shape Identify the dioptric curvature of the corneal apex Select a diagnostic lens with a BCR equal to the dioptric curvature of the corneal apex Place this lens on the eye and evaluate the fluorescein pattern
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    Early Keratoconus RGPFitting Approach An ideal fitting should have the following characteristics: S light clearance across the corneal apex with no fixed, mid-peripheral bubbles T ouch in mid-peripheral cornea at 3 and 9 o’clock M inimal impingement across the flatter superior cornea S light lower edge lift is common: I ntermittent bubbles inferiorly Any attempt to decrease the inferior edge lift by : S teepening the base or peripheral lens design M ay result in a tight lens fit superior ly
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    Early Keratoconus RGPFitting Approach
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    Early Keratoconus RGPFitting Approach Having achieved the desired fit : Perform over-refraction to determine the final CL power O rder t he lens in a moderate to high Dk RGP material T he diagnostic lens design should match the final lens M anufactur ers follows slightly different aspheric lens design s
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    Best – fitcontact lens / KCN
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    Best – fitapical clearance and good fluorescein circulation
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    TIPS FOR PARAMETERSSELECTION IN KCN THREE POINT TOUCH NORMAL LENS DESIGN ROCK & EXCSSIVE EDGE LIFT
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    Advanced Keratoconus Topographic Characteristics E arly keratoconus is characteri zed by initial steepening mid-peripherally below the corneal midline , while the superior cornea remains relatively normal As the condition progresses, individual corneas show different topographical shapes , e.g. Nipple Oval Globus
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    Advanced Keratoconus TopographicCharacteristics, Nipple Cone The nipple form of keratoconus characteristically consists of a small, near central ectasia, less than 5.0 mm in cord diameter
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    Advanced Keratoconus TopographicCharacteristics, Oval Cone The most common type A pex is displaced below midline: I nferior mid-peripheral steepening N ormal or flat 180 degrees away
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    Advanced Keratoconus TopographicCharacteristics, Globus Cone T he largest (often nearly 75% of corneal surface ) N early all keratoscopy rings are located within the ectatic area Almost n o island of normal cornea above or below the midline
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    Advanced Keratoconus FittingProcess Due to the varying peripheral corneal topographies No single lens design or fitting philosophy will universally result in an optimal fit Different fitting approaches must be employed Based on the central and mid - peripheral corneal topography Fitting approachs for advanced keratoconus based on the nipple, oval, and globus photokeratoscopy
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    Advanced Keratoconus FittingProcess, Nipple Cone The lens should have multiple spherical peripheral blending curves that gradually fatten the lens periphery The resulting lens design is a non-definable aspheric surface The aspheric lens fitting technique is identical to that described for the fitting of early keratoconus , but: I t is often necessary to increase the amount of posterior lens asphericity , due to : R apid topographical flattening from center to periphery
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    Advanced Keratoconus FittingProcess, Nipple Cone
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    Advanced Keratoconus FittingProcess, Nipple Cone, Fitting Set
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    Advanced Keratoconus FittingProcess, Oval Cone The oval cone consists of an inferior steepening with varying degrees of normal superior cornea l topograph y C areful attention to the status of the superior and horizontal corneal topography is important I f the superior and horizontal topography are relatively normal : C onsider superior alignment fitting technique similar to that described for early keratoconus S uperior alignment fit is sufficient ly supported by the normal cornea at 9, 12, and 3 o'clock
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    Advanced Keratoconus FittingProcess, Oval Cone
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    Advanced Keratoconus FittingProcess, Oval Cone, Fitting Set
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    Advanced Keratoconus FittingProcess, Globus Cone The globus cone consists of ectasia involving cornea , almost total ly T he only normal portion of the cornea may be the superior limbal area Because of the large size CL fitting for globus cones requires large lenses with: Large OAD of 9.1 mm OZD of 6.5 mm
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    Advanced Keratoconus FittingProcess, Globus Cone
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    Advanced Keratoconus FittingProcess, Globus Cone, Fitting Set
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    Keratoconus Fitting Process,Over Refraction Over-refraction is an integral part of diagnostic fitting M oderate to high amounts of residual astigmatism is not uncommon for keratoconus patients wearing RGPs: Correcti o n with glasses often improves visual acuity three to four lines Front surface toric RGP s may also be fitted in this situation
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    Keratoconus Fitting Process,Lens Dispensing All keratoconus contact lenses should be ordered in a moderate to high Dk RGP material to avoid : E pithelial hypoxia C orneal erosion Before dispensing the lens c arefully evaluate : B ase curve, optical zone, diameter, edge, etc Every aspect of the lens design plays an integral role in the overall success of the fitting
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    Semi-Scleral GP Lenses Semi-scleral lenses are large diameter (13.5 to 16.0 mm) These lenses often have a large limbal fenestration to reduce lens adhesion and facilitate lens removal Sometimes traditional R GP lens designs may not provide the desired centration, optics , or comfort Semi-scleral lenses have proven to be extremely beneficial for H ighly irregular and/or asymmetric keratoconic corneas
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    Semi-Scleral GP LensesFitting Process The u se of a diagnostic set is mandatory S elect a diagnostic lens with a BCR equal to the steepest K reading The ideal fitting relationship is one in which : T he re is apical clearance across the central cornea The re is a 1.0 mm band of pooling adjacent to the limbus , in the area of the scleral curve
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    Semi-Scleral GP LensesFitting Process
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    Soft lenses These(hydrogels, silicone hydrogels) have a limited role in correcting corneal irregularity: tend to drape over the surface of the cornea result in poor visual acuity Soft lenses designed specifically for keratoconus have a useful role: In early keratoconus where a patient may be intolerant of RGP
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    Soft lenses Softlenses tend to be more comfortable compared with RGPs: Kerasoft Lenses (Ultravision) (58% water content terpolymer), in four series, A,B,C and D Acuity K Mark I and II (Acuity Contact Lenses)
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    Advantages ofsoft contact lens They afford higher levels of comfort and longer wearing times, especially in: patients intolerant of RGP corneal lenses in monocular keratoconus They are useful : where the cone apex may be displaced, especially if it is very low for certain groups of patients, for example airline pilots They are relatively simple to fit
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    Disadvantages of soft contact lens Visual acuity may be variable in cases of very high minus lenses Low-powered diagnostic lenses may not provide an accurate guide to the fit of the final lens, which may be extremely high powered
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    Disadvantages of soft contact lens There may be reduced oxygen transmissibility and the risk of neovascularisation if the lenses are overworn If the condition has progressed, it may be difficult to change to RGP’s at a later stage
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    Keratoconus Soft CLAlthough in theory, it seems that keratoconic corneas would benefit from soft toric lenses, but this is often not the case because: In the toric lenses, the toric curvatures and corresponding power corrections are 90 degrees apart (orthogonal) The keratoconus corneas typically have a high level of irregular, non orthogonal astigmatism Only if the cone apex is well centered and if the keratoconus is not advanced, the fitting of a bitoric is possible and has been found to be successful
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    Keratoconus Soft CLFew new soft lens designs have made it possible to correct some complex optics created by keratoconu s The most common use of soft lenses in keratoconus is the combination of these with rigid lenses: Piggyback designs Traditional Custom Hybrid designs
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    Keratoconus Traditional PiggybackLenses These consist of a high Dk silicone hydrogel soft lens over which a high Dk RGP lens is fitted
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    Keratoconus Traditional PiggybackLenses, Fitting Process Fit the diagnostic soft lens Determine the radii of the new corneal surface Perform keratometry or topography over the anterior surface of the soft lens Selected a GP lens with BCR equal to the flat K OAD of 9.0 to 9.5 mm Adjusted the base curve until an appropriate lens - to - lens fitting relationship is established
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    Keratoconus Traditional PiggybackLenses, Fitting Process The ideal GP lens fitting should accomplish three fitting objectives: Apical clearance : T o prevent the lens from rocking and pivoting over the corneal apex Lens contact ( landing zone ) at 3 and 9 o’clock: T o center the lens along the horizontal meridian Unobstructed lens movement along the vertical meridian: For the lens to move with blinking An over-refraction is performed to determine the final power of the RGP lens
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    Keratoconus CustomPiggyback Lenses These consist of a soft lens with a circular, recessed depression in its center A high Dk RGP lens is fitted within the central depression of the soft lens
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    Keratoconus CustomPiggyback Lenses The system provides optimal performance by: Good optics of a well centered RGP Enhanced comfort provided by the soft lens The soft lens is available in a wide range of parameters : BCR from 6.00 to 11.00 mm OAD from 12.5 to 16.5 mm The recessed cutout diameter of 7.5 to 11.5 mm
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    Keratoconus CustomPiggyback Lenses, Fitting Process Goals are identical to that of any lens, with the primary fitting: objectives: Adequate movement Optimal centration Select the optimal diagnostic soft lens : I nsert any rigid lens into the recessed cutout to mimic final lens weight and lid/lens interaction Remove the rigid lens and determine K readings over the central portion of the soft lens
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    Keratoconus CustomPiggyback Lenses, Fitting Process Select a diagnostic GP lens with : BCR equal to flat K OAD of 1.0 mm smaller than the cut out diameter T o allow for some movement and tear exchange within the soft lens cutout boundaries Place this RGP into the central cutout and evaluate the lens to lens relationship Adjust BCR to obtain optimal fitting Over refract to determine final RGP power
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    Keratoconus CustomPiggyback Lenses, Fitting Process
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    Keratoconus HybridLenses, Saturn Lens Work on a hybrid combination GP and soft lens design began in 1977 In 1985 the Saturn lens was introduced: A central 6.5 mm rigid material with a Dk of 14 Surrounded by a 13.5 mm diameter, 25% water content soft lens
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    Keratoconus HybridLenses, Softperm Lens The Saturn lens was replaced by the Softperm lens in 1989 An 8.0 mm styrene center in a bi-curve lens design Surrounded by a 14.3 mm diameter, 25% water content soft lens
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    Keratoconus HybridLenses, Softperm Lens The Softperm hybrid design had limited success due to : Complications secondary to minimal oxygen permeability Frequent loss of adhesion between the components Limitations in lens design and parameter availability
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    Keratoconus HybridLenses, SynergEyes In September 2001 a new high Dk hybrid lens called SynergEyes was introduced: A n 8.2 mm high Dk rigid center Paragon HDS 100, Dk 100 Surrounded by a 14.5 mm, 28% water content non-ionic soft lens
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    Keratoconus HybridLenses, SynergEyes The SynergEyes is available in two designs for keratoconus: SynergEyes A: the standard aspherical design I deal for patients with early keratoconus SynergEyes KC : S pecifically designed for advanced keratoconus
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    Keratoconus HybridLenses, SynergEyes, Fitting Process Select a diagnostic lens with a BCR equal to steep K Pour high molecular weight fluorescein into the bowl of the lens and place the lens Evaluate fluorescein pattern
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    Keratoconus HybridLenses, SynergEyes, Fitting Process The RGP portion of the lens should exhibit: Central apical clearance Mid - peripheral lens bearing The soft lens skirt should exhibit 0.25 mm of blink - induced movement
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    Keratoconus HybridLenses, SynergEyes, Fitting Process
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    Keratoconus HybridLenses, SynergEyes, Fitting Process
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    Contact lens fittingand keratoconus
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    Contact lens fittingand keratoconus
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    Contact lens fittingand keratoconus
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    KCN lens selectionbased on type of cone
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    Different types ofRGP lens designs for KCN Early keratoconus: Aspherics or multicurve lenses Kera I and II (No.7) Acuity K Rose K (David Thomas) Moderate keratoconus: Kera II Quasar KNO7 Rose K (David Thomas) Woodward KC3
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    Different types ofRGP lens designs for KCN Moderate/Advanced keratoconus: Kera II/III Rose K (David Thomas) Profile K (J Allen) Advanced keratoconus: Large diameter lenses S-Lim (J Allen) Dyna-intra limbal (No.7)
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    Soper contact lens/ KCN bicurve-10 lenses Apical clearace manner
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    Soper contact lens/ KCN bicurve-10 lenses Apical clearace manner
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    VAULTING EFFECT (sagittal value of lens )
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    McGuire contact lens/ KCN BCR -4 PCR-3 type - Apical clearace manner
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    Rose –K contactlens The Rose K is a unique keratoconus lens design with complex computer-generated peripheral curves based on data collected by Dr Paul Rose of Hamilton, New Zealand
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    Rose –K contactlens 85% first fit success complex lens geometry computer- generated peripheral curve system
  • 118.
    Rose –K contactlens The system (26 lens set) incorporates a triple peripheral curve system - standard, flat, steep - in order to order to achieve the ideal edge lift of 0.8mm The practitioner has a choice of peripheral curves
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    Rose –K contactlens The design starts with a standard 8.7mm diameter and works by decreasing the optic zone diameter as the base curve gets steeper It is available in base curves of 4.75- 8.mm and diameters of 7.9-10.2mm Toric curves are available on the front and back surfaces as well as in the periphery
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    Rose –K contactlens Standard lift lenses should work 70% of the time Peripheral curves can be configured to a toric design Rose K lenses are very widely used
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    Ni-Cone contact lens/ KCN 3 separate BCRs -1 PCR
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    Bennett contact lens/ KCN Three point touch fitting
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    Bennett contact lens/ KCN Three point touch fitting
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    Contact lens /KCN problem solving
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    CLEK contact lens/ KCN mild to moderate KCN -
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