5 Key Takeaways
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A 72-year-old female with pellucid marginal degeneration opted for scleral lens fitting after multiple surgical failures.
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Initial scleral lens fitting caused discomfort and ocular hyperemia due to corneal touch.
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The patient was successfully refit with a new scleral lens design in 2015, which improved comfort.
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Assessment of a smaller lens fit revealed corneal touch and inadequate power adjustment post-cataract surgery.
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Tailored scleral lens designs with microvaults and ventilation effectively manage complex, progressive PMD.
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