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Specialty Soft Design for Keratoconus

Explore a success story of a patient with keratoconus who found relief through custom soft lenses after conventional lenses failed, shared by Dr. Lindsay A. Sicks.

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  • Lindsay A. Sicks, OD

  • October 1, 2025

  • 4 min

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    Contact lenses are essential for visual rehabilitation in keratoconus patients, but not all patients succeed with conventional designs.

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    A 43-year-old Hispanic male with keratoconus experienced discomfort and poor vision with gas permeable lenses.

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    The patient was fitted with custom specialty soft lenses, resulting in improved visual acuity and comfort.

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    After eight years, the patient remains satisfied with the specialty soft lenses, despite progression of keratoconus and cataracts.

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    The case highlights the importance of personalized lens designs for patients with irregular astigmatism due to keratoconus.

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Specialty Soft Design for Keratoconus

  • by Lindsay A. Sicks, OD

  • October 1, 2025

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