Contact Lens Options

Contact lenses are the obvious choice as they reduce the majority of visual distortions caused by the keratoconus. In the early stages, “normal” soft lenses may give satisfactory vision however, if these cannot correct your vision, then contact lenses specifically designed to correct keratoconus are available.

Many optometrists will fit Rigid Gas Permeable lenses (RGPs) as these can mask the distortions produced by the distorted cornea. However, many keratoconics also have sensitive eyes and RGPs can be uncomfortable, especially at first.

Why take the Soft Option?

KeraSoft^® lenses have the following benefits:

• KeraSoft^® lenses have been shown to significantly delay the need for grafting in advanced cases of keratoconus and PMD.

• Research shows that flat-fitting RGPs are a significant cause of apical scarring in Keratoconic patients, leading to corneal transplants. Since a good fitting RGP can become a flat fitting one quite quickly due to progression, fitting KeraSoft^® from the point of diagnosis ensures that this scarring does not occur.

• Silicone Hydrogel offers a much healthier option, with increased oxygen supply to the corneal surface and is a much more gentle lens on the eye. Most patients report a significant reduction in photophobia and irritation, compared to RGP wear, leading to a welcome reduction in eye-rubbing.

• Longer wearing times are possible with KeraSoft^® lenses, which for extreme Keratoconic and PMD sufferers can make the difference between blindness/partial sight and being able to carry out a normal life.

• The extensive range of prescriptions covering sphere ±45.00DS, cyls to -18.00DC and fully configurable base curve, peripheral curves and overall diameters makes these lenses suitable for all cases, regardless of prescription and parameters.

• In cases of unilateral Irregular Corneas, KeraSoft^® provides a comfortable option. Many wearers will not tolerate unilateral RGPs but they will tolerate unilateral KeraSoft^® lenses.