Corneal Tomographic Changes in Keratoconus Associated with Scleral Lens Wear: A Case-Control Analysis for 12-Month Follow-Up.

ABSTRACT: Background and Objectives: Scleral lenses are widely used for visual rehabilitation in keratoconus patients, but their long-term effects on corneal tomography remain unclear. This study aims to evaluate the impact of 12-month scleral lens wear on corneal tomography in keratoconus patients through a case-controlled design. Materials and Methods: This retrospective study included 220 keratoconus patients, of whom 10 eyes were treated with SoClear (Brighten Optix Corporation, Taipei, Taiwan) mini-scleral lenses for over one year (SL group). A control group of 14 eyes was matched using Mahalanobis distance matching based on anterior maximum keratometry (K_max) and age. Both groups were evaluated at baseline and 12 months. Corneal tomography was assessed using the Pentac

SUBMITTER: Lin WH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12028667 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature