KERATOCONUS

Should I Wear Scleral Lenses to my Eye Exam? by Brian Chou, OD, FAAO, FSLS May 21, 2025   If you wear scleral contact lenses, you probably have an unusual eye condition such as keratoconus where traditional treatment fails. When you go in for your annual contact lens examination, should you wear your scleral lenses into…

How Does PROSE Differ From a Scleral Lens? by Brian Chou, OD, FAAO, FSLS April 20, 2025   Did your ophthalmologist recommend PROSE, an acronym for “prosthetic replacement of the ocular surface ecosystem”? If so, you may wonder how PROSE differs from a scleral lens. Read on to learn the differences and similarities. The History of…

What Happens to Returned Scleral Lenses? by Brian Chou, OD, FAAO, FSLS March 20, 2025   If you have undergone scleral lens prescribing, you know it is a process. At ReVision Optometry, the prescribing period spans up to 60 days with multiple visits. During this time, you may receive a series of scleral lenses, with new…

Is Keratoconus Different from Corneal Ectasia? by Brian Chou, OD, FAAO, FSLS January 10, 2025   If you have keratoconus, an eye doctor may have also mentioned that you have corneal ectasia. Confused? Read on to understand the difference. Corneal ectasia is an umbrella term Corneal ectasia, also called keratectasia, encompasses several different conditions where the…

Travel Tips for Scleral Lens Wearers by Brian Chou, OD, FAAO, FSLS November 18, 2024   If you wear scleral contacts lenses, here are valuable tips to make airplane travel easier. Travel is stressful enough, so avoid getting your scleral contact lens solution confiscated by airport security and remember to bring your scleral lens removal tool.…

Do I Need to Stop Wearing Scleral Lenses? by Brian Chou, OD, FAAO, FSLS October 22, 2024   If you have keratoconus and have an upcoming visit with an ophthalmologist (an eye surgeon), the scheduler may have instructed you to stop wearing your scleral contacts for three weeks or longer. Seriously?!? Do you really need to…

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…