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Scleral Lens Simplicity: Utilizing Anterior Segment OCT for Scleral Lens Fitting

A 26-year-old with keratoconus saw major visual improvement with scleral lenses, highlighting the benefits of anterior segment OCT in lens fitting accuracy.

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  • Aubry Tackett, OD, FAAOMS

  • September 1, 2025

  • 7 min

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    Anterior segment OCT enhances the accuracy of scleral lens fitting, improving patient outcomes in cases like keratoconus.

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    A 26-year-old male with keratoconus achieved significant visual improvement from 20/400 to 20/25 after scleral lens fitting.

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    OCT technology allows for precise evaluation of central clearance, limbal clearance, and edge alignment during scleral lens fitting.

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    The ideal scleral lens fit includes a central clearance of around 200 µm and proper edge alignment without excessive limbal touch.

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    Using anterior segment OCT reduces chair time and increases patient satisfaction by streamlining the scleral lens fitting process.

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Scleral Lens Simplicity: Utilizing Anterior Segment OCT for Scleral Lens Fitting

  • by Aubry Tackett, OD, FAAOMS

  • September 1, 2025

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