Best Insurance for Keratoconus
Best Insurance for Keratoconus by Brian Chou, OD, FAAO, FSLS May 16, 2021 Keratoconus patients wonder about the best insurance to get. Not only do you want to get the best care. You want to minimize the cost of ongoing specialized eye care. Paying for keratoconus Navigating third party payers can feel bewildering, particularly if you…
How to Win a Staring Contest
How to Win a Staring Contest by Brian Chou, OD, FAAO, FSLS April 6, 2021 You just signed up to compete in a staring contest. How do you win? The world record for staring — not blinking once — is 57 minutes and 24 seconds, set by a Chinese naval serviceman in 2015. That is no…
Scleral Lens Plunger for Application and Removal
Scleral Lens Plunger for Application and Removal by Brian Chou, OD, FAAO, FSLS March 10, 2021 If you wear scleral contact lenses for keratoconus, you are certainly using a scleral lens plunger device for application and removal of your scleral lenses. More likely than not, these tools are made by a family owned and operated business…
Can Screens Harm Your Eyes?
Can Screens Harm Your Eyes? by Brian Chou, OD, FAAO, FSLS February 6, 2021 Many of us have feelings, beliefs, and suspicions that digital screens damage eyes. But can screens harm your eyes? Perhaps it is no surprise that several marketers promote dietary supplements, eye drops, and special glasses, to protect against these alleged problems. Truth…
Weird Cracks on Eyeglass Lenses
Weird Cracks on Eyeglass Lenses by Brian Chou, OD, FAAO, FSLS January 5, 2021 Your new prescriptive eyeglasses lenses suddenly have weird looking scratches. They look like cracks, ripples, or wrinkles. Yet you know for sure that the lenses did not get scratched and you cannot clean them off. How could this happen when you…
How Do You Store Scleral Lenses?
How Do You Store Scleral Lenses? by Brian Chou, OD, FAAO, FSLS December 18, 2020 How do you store your previous year’s scleral lenses after you get your new set of scleral lenses? You will not want to throw away your old scleral lenses because they can serve as a valuable back-up. While soft disposable lens…
7 Benefits of Scleral Contact Lenses
7 Benefits of Scleral Contact Lenses by Brian Chou, OD, FAAO, FSLS November 8, 2020 Your doctor has recommended scleral contact lenses. What are their benefits and are they right for you? What are scleral contact lenses? Scleral contact lenses are a relatively new but growing category of specialty contact lenses. For many with challenging eye…
Scleral Lenses For Vision Requirements
Scleral Lenses For Vision Requirements by Brian Chou, OD, FAAO, FSLS October 5, 2020 If you have keratoconus, corneal scarring, or have had previous eye surgery, scleral lenses can help you meet vision requirements for work. For example, peace officers with the California Department of Corrections and San Diego Police department, must meet minimum vision standards….
Are Daily Contacts Bad for the Environment?
Are Daily Contacts Bad for the Environment? by Brian Chou, OD, FAAO, FSLS September 15, 2020 Are daily contacts bad for the environment? In 2019, daily disposable contact lenses represented 39% of contact lenses prescribed in the U.S. according to replacement type. More American contact lens wearers than ever use single-use or “daily disposable” contact lenses….
Why Do Scleral Lenses Get Foggy?
Why Do Scleral Lenses Get Foggy? by Brian Chou, OD, FAAO, FSLS September 4, 2020 Why do scleral lenses get foggy? Scleral contact lenses can restore vision for keratoconus and other conditions where the front eye surface is not smooth. But 25-50% of scleral lens wearers report their vision gets hazy, cloudy, or foggy. If you…