Health Condition 1: H186- Keratoconus
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: McAsfeer Corneoscleral Lens (SILVERLINE LABORATORIES): It is a back aspheric contact lens geometry designed to enhance long lasting wearing comfort. The standard diameter used is 14.50m
Sponsors
Sankara eye hospital Coimbatore
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Patients above 18 years of age 2. Corneal ectasias- keratoconus. 3. Post LASIK ectasias 4. Post penetrating keratoplasty patients with irregular astigmatism 5. Post deep anterior lamellar keratoplasty patients with irregular astigmatism
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Ocular surface disorders 2. Patients requiring surgical treatment 3. Media opacities in the visual axis 4. Patients who cannot adhere to hygiene standards for handling contact lens 5. Patients unable to attend follow up visits.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| To assess the improvement in visual acuity and the number of visits taken for correct fit of corneoscleral lenses.Timepoint: Day 1, 1 month and 6 months | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| To assess quality of life and patient satisfaction using a questionnaire. To record the complications with corneoscleral contact lens use. Timepoint: The Contact lens impact on quality of life questionnaire- given to patient on day 1, 1 month and 6 months to be filled, used as a measure of patient satisfaction. | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactDrNeethu Thankam Daniel
Sankara eye hospital
Outcome results
None listed