Treatment of bullous keratopathy with soft contact lens
- VernacularTitle:软性角膜接触镜治疗大泡性角膜病变
- Author:
Min ZHU
;
Chengzhong WANG
;
Nianci SHEN
;
Huajie CHEN
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
soft contact lens;
bullous keratopathy
- From:
Recent Advances in Ophthalmology
2001;21(3):205-206
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To assess the roles of the soft contact lens(SCL) in the treatment of bullous keratopathy.Methods Seventeen cases with bullous keratopathy wore SCL continuously and disposed it each month. All cases were followed up to observe whether the clinical symptoms were relieved and complications appear.Results Seventeen cases were followed up for 2 to 22 months. The results suggested that the clinical symptoms were relieved significantly without complications.Conclusion SCL can relieve the clinical symptoms and improve the life quality of patients with bullous keratopathy significantly.