Which Lenses Stress the Surface? - Takeaways - MDSpire

Which Lenses Stress the Surface?

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  • Melissa Barnett, OD, FAAO, FSLS

  • May 1, 2026

  • 3 min

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    The study assessed dry eye disease (DED) and meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD) in keratoconus (KC) patients using various contact lens modalities.

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    RGP lens wearers exhibited worse visual acuity and greater meibomian gland loss compared to non-contact lens wearers.

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    Soft contact lens wearers had longer tear break-up times and less lid margin issues than those wearing RGP lenses.

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    Despite similar prevalence rates of DED and MGD across groups, RGP wearers showed more severe ocular surface signs.

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    Regular ocular surface monitoring is crucial for KC patients, particularly those using RGP lenses.

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Which Lenses Stress the Surface?

  • by Melissa Barnett, OD, FAAO, FSLS

  • May 1, 2026

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