Use All Available Options for Keratoconus Patients
During the 2026 Global Specialty Lens Symposium, Susan Gromacki, OD, MS, gave a lecture titled “Keratoconus Lens Fitting Before and After Surgery.”
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Deborah Fisher
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January 1, 2026
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Specialty contact lenses are essential for treating keratoconus and irregular corneas.
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Patients with keratoconus often struggle to see well with spectacles or soft contact lenses.
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There are now more options available for fitting keratoconic corneas than ever before.
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Corneal shapes can vary significantly after surgeries like PKP and DALK.
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Selecting the best lens requires consideration of the patient's corneal shape, scleral shape, and lifestyle.