Open AccessIOP and Optic Nerve Head Morphology during Scleral Lens Wear
Author(s) -
Maria Walker,
Laura P Pardon,
Rachel L. Redfern,
Nimesh B. Patel
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
optometry and vision science
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.779
H-Index - 97
eISSN - 1538-9235
pISSN - 1040-5488
DOI - 10.1097/opx.0000000000001567
Subject(s) - ophthalmology , medicine , intraocular pressure , scleral lens , confidence interval , optic nerve , glaucoma , optical coherence tomography , cornea
Scleral lenses (SLs) are increasing in scope, and understanding their ocular health impact is imperative. The unique fit of an SL raises concern that the landing zone causes compression of conjunctival tissue that can lead to resistance of aqueous humor outflow and increased intraocular pressure (IOP).