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Fitting Retinal Disease Patients

Before initiating any contact lens fitting, confirm retinal stability because many retinal diseases—including diabetic macular edema, retinal vein occlusion, and postoperative scarring following retinal detachment—can fluctuate over time.

  • By

  • Ryan McKinnis, OD, FAAO

  • March 2, 2026

  • 4 min

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Top Institutions in Optometry

Brief introduction explaining scope and methodology.

  • #1

    Bascom Palmer Eye Institute
    Bascom Palmer Eye Institute

    Miami, FL

    Key Differentiators

    • Retina
    • Cornea and External Disease
    • Contact Lens

  • #2

    Wills Eye Hospital
    Wills Eye Hospital

    Philadelphia, PA

    Key Differentiators

    • Retina
    • Cornea
    • Contact Lens

  • #3

    Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary
    Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary

    Boston, MA

    Key Differentiators

    • Retina
    • Cornea
    • Contact Lens

  • #4

    Johns Hopkins Wilmer Eye Institute
    Johns Hopkins Wilmer Eye Institute

    Baltimore, MD

    Key Differentiators

    • Retina
    • Cornea
    • Contact Lens

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Fitting Retinal Disease Patients

  • by Ryan McKinnis, OD, FAAO

  • March 2, 2026

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