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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.

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  • Ryan McKinnis, OD, FAAO

  • March 2, 2026

  • 4 min

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Fitting Retinal Disease Patients

  • by Ryan McKinnis, OD, FAAO

  • March 2, 2026

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