EYE TREATMENT

Should I Have Crosslinking or Scleral Lenses First? by Brian Chou, OD, FAAO, FSLS September 18, 2024   If you have the eye disease keratoconus, you probably know there are two revolutionary and now standard treatments: corneal crosslinking (CXL) and scleral contact lenses. CXL is a surgery that prevents further progression of keratoconus, but it does…

Sclera vs Scleral Lenses by Brian Chou, OD, FAAO, FSLS August 13, 2024 Sclera Versus Scleral Lenses What is the difference between sclera contacts and scleral contacts? They sound similar, and they both refer to contact lenses that interact with the white tough coat of the eyeball, the sclera. The sclera is covered by a thin…

LASIK is Good for Keratoconus, But Not for Why You May Think by Brian Chou, OD, FAAO, FSLS July 16, 2024   If you have keratoconus, you may have noticed that your friends, family, and co-workers are often unfamiliar with the condition. They might even suggest, “Why don’t you just have LASIK?” While well-meaning, they may…

Are Hybrid or Scleral Contacts Better? by Brian Chou, OD, FAAO, FSLS June 23, 2024   Are hybrid or scleral contact lenses better? The answer depends on several factors unique to you. For most with keratoconus that need rigid surface contact lenses for functional vision, scleral lenses are a godsend. Yet there is a contingent for…

Scleral Lenses No Longer Covered? by Brian Chou, OD, FAAO, FSLS May 27, 2024   Are your scleral contact lenses no longer covered by your vision plan? If you have keratoconus – or one of a handful of conditions where the front clear dome of your eye is distorted – there is a decent likelihood that…

Keratoconus & Astigmatism: What’s the Difference? by Brian Chou, OD, FAAO, FSLS April 11, 2024 If you have keratoconus, an eye doctor has almost assuredly told you that you have astigmatism. Keratoconus and astigmatism can get confused. What are they and how are they related to one another? The Short Explanation Keratoconus is an eye disease…

Do Hard Contacts Help Keratoconus? by Brian Chou, OD, FAAO, FSLS March 19, 2024   If you wonder if hard contacts can help keratoconus, please read on! The short answer is that yes, hard contact lenses can help keratoconus. However, there is much more you need to know to understand what is meant by this. “Hard…

Keratoconus Specialist in San Diego? by Brian Chou, OD, FAAO, FSLS February 14, 2024 Did you know that no law-abiding optometrist in San Diego – or anywhere else in California – will claim that they are a “keratoconus specialist”? This is because optometrists licensed in California are prohibited from holding themselves out as having special knowledge…

Can You Have Keratoconus in One Eye? by Brian Chou, OD, FAAO, FSLS January 21, 2024   The short answer is that keratoconus naturally affects both eyes. But this is a trick question. There are unusual and unexpected instances of keratoconus in just one eye! Read on to learn how. Keratoconus Affects Both Eyes As a…