Clinical Performance of a Spherical Hybrid Lens Design in High Regular Astigmatism (original) (raw)

Abstract

Objectives: To evaluate safety, efficacy, and comfort of a spherical hybrid contact lens design in management of the regular astigmatic cornea. Methods: This prospective study included 18 eyes from 18 subjects with regular corneal astigmatism greater than 23.00 diopters. All patients were fitted with optimal hybrid contact lenses. Demographic data and fitting parameters were recorded. Patient refraction, visual outcomes, contrast sensitivity, and glare levels were measured 2 weeks, 3 months, and 6 months after the start of lens use. Duration of lens use, comfort grades, causes of lens discontinuation, and any noticed complications were recorded. Results: An average of 1.8 lenses (range 1–3) was required to achieve the optimal fit. Average logMAR visual acuity had improved significantly from 0.9260.03 to 0.0360.04 (P,0.001) at the last follow-up. Contrast sensitivity and glare tests were also significantly improved. Statistical analysis of the subjective responses indicated a strong ...

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