HYBRID HOW-TO
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The article discusses the scenarios in which a clinician would choose between hybrid contact lenses and several other lens modalities like toric lenses and scleral lenses for different patient conditions like high astigmatic refractive error and irregular corneas. It also highlights the characteristics and benefits of hybrid lenses, as well as the factors determining the best lens design for patients with irregular corneas. These hybrid lenses offer potential solutions to various vision challenges, such as stabilizing vision, providing comfort, and improving visual correction, for patients with different corneal conditions.
1. Hybrid lenses can provide a solution for patients with astigmatic refractive error and higher amounts of astigmatism. 2. Corneal GP lenses remain essential for patients with visually significant residual astigmatism. 3. Hybrid lenses are beneficial for patients with irregular corneas, especially those with mild to moderate keratoconus. 4. They offer improved visual correction and comfort, with lesser vault over the corneal surface. 5. Scleral lenses are preferred for patients with extensive corneal irregularity. 6. Dr. Ramdass is in private practice in Toronto, Canada.
