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Restoring Visual Function in a Posttraumatic Cornea

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  • Andrew Kemp, OD

  • September 17, 2026

  • 4 min

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    Scleral contact lenses are increasingly used to manage corneal ectasias, ocular surface disease, and refractive errors.

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    This case report details a 38-year-old male with vision loss due to penetrating corneal trauma and significant higher-order aberrations.

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    The patient achieved 20/20 vision after fitting with InSight Prolate SAG 4.500 scleral lenses, improving depth perception.

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    Scleral lenses can effectively correct higher-order aberrations caused by traumatic corneal scarring.

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    Wavefront-guided over-refractions enhance the ability to restore visual function in patients with severe corneal trauma.

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