Insertion & Removal Advice Specific to Mini-Scleral Lenses
Insertion requires that the lenses are filled with solution prior to insertion, non-preserved saline is recommended This creates the difficulty of having to insert the lens vertically instead of in front of a mirror. A small applicator can be used to rest the lens on or you can group your index and middle fingers with your thumb to form a tripod to rest the fluid filled lens upon. The lens can then be slowly applied directly to the cornea ensuring that the eyelids are stretched wide enough to accommodate the whole lens using the other hand.
Removal is fairly simple. You can either remove the lens similarly to the RGP method remembering that the lens is rather larger than a conventional RGP lens. If this is difficult, the fluid tension needs to be broken by gently applying pressure to the very edge of the lens or by dragging the lens off the cornea. Dragging the lens is easily achieved with a dry finger placed onto the lens and then looking towards your temple, but keeping your finger stable. His should allow the lens to drop out of the eye. |
Courtesy of the Scleral Lens Org USA
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