Is This the New Norm?: <br>Is the End of Specialty CL Labs the New Norm?</br> - Takeaways - MDSpire

Is This the New Norm?: <br>Is the End of Specialty CL Labs the New Norm?</br>

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  • Mile Brujic, OD, FAAO

  • DAVID L. KADING, OD, FAAO

  • May 1, 2026

  • 4 min

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    A 48-year-old female patient presented with vision issues while wearing biweekly silicone hydrogel toric contact lenses.

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    Diagnostic tests revealed corneal irregularity and thinning, indicating keratoconus, necessitating specialty lens options.

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    The patient was successfully fitted with scleral lenses, achieving improved visual acuity of 20/15 at distance.

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    Specialty lens laboratories are crucial for patients requiring advanced vision correction solutions, such as those with keratoconus.

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    Practitioners must identify patients needing specialty lenses and provide appropriate options or referrals to ensure optimal care.

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Is This the New Norm?: <br>Is the End of Specialty CL Labs the New Norm?</br>

  • by Mile Brujic, OD, FAAO, DAVID L. KADING, OD, FAAO

  • May 1, 2026

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