September 2020
Scleral Lenses Demand Is on the Rise. Are They Worth the Cost?
While scleral lenses are sometimes considered a new innovation in the world of optometry, they are the oldest variety of contact lenses in the world. The first scleral contact lenses […]
Read MoreTen Questions to Ask Your Optometrist about Scleral Lenses
At the Miami Contact Lens Institute, we often prescribe specialty contact lenses to our patients as a means of helping them achieve clearer vision or greater levels of comfort. One […]
Read MoreHow Can Scleral Lenses Help Dry Eyes?
If you have dry eye syndrome, you are all too familiar with the itchy, irritated, uncomfortable, and even painful sensations that come with this condition. Eye drops and artificial tears […]
Read MorePost-Corneal Transplant
Post-Corneal Transplant Diseased or damaged corneal tissue can have profoundly negative effects on your vision. The cornea’s job is to refract light and focus your vision. A damaged cornea distorts or […]
Read MorePellucid marginal degeneration
Pellucid marginal degeneration (PMD) is a degenerative condition wherein the cornea gradually changes shape. Over time, PMD usually leads to a thinning (or ectasia) of the cornea. Patients with PMD will notice […]
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