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 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 […]
Read MoreStevens-Johnson Syndrome (SJS)
Stevens-Johnson Syndrome or SJS is a rare but severe adverse skin reaction that typically emerges in response to medication. SJS is classified as an Adverse Drug Reaction or ADR. It is […]
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