KERASOFT® IC Softer approach of contact lenses for irregular cornea

By Krishnendu Mandal M.optom

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KERASOFT® IC Softer approach of contact lenses for irregular cornea

A soft contact lens by Bausch & LombMade by Silicon Hydrogel material (Efrofilcon A)Lathe cut designFront surface toric lens74% water contentDK value – 60Wearing / Replacement modality- Daily/ Quarterly

A soft contact lens by Ultra visionMade by Hydrogel material (Filcon II 2)Lathe cut designPrism ballast front surface toric lens77% water contentDK Value – 53Wearing / Replacement modality- Daily/ Yearly

KERASOFT® IC Softer approach of contact lenses for irregular cornea

Power availabilityBausch & Lomb: Sphere:- +/- 20.00DS Cyl:- -0.50D to -12.00D (in 0.25D steps) Axis:- 1 to 180 degree (in 1 degree steps)

Ultra vision: Sphere:-  +/- 30.00DS Cyl:- -15.00DC Axis:- 1 to 180 degree (in 1 degree steps)

Parameters

Overall diameter:- 14.00 mm - 15.50 mm with 0.50mm steps

Base curve:- 7.40 to 9.40 mm with 0.20mm steps

IndicationsKeratoconusPellucid marginal corneal degeneration (PMCD)Post-LASIK ectasiaPost CXL (Corneal collagen cross-linking)Post corneal graft or penetrating keratoplastyPost INTACS/ICRS (Intrastromal corneal ring surface)Keratoglobus

Who are the suitable candidates of Kerasoft® lens?

All types of corneal irregularities

Those who are not comfort with GP or Rgp lens

Those who are not able to wear Rgp lens more than 6 hrs they can wear it after remove Rgp lens

How many hours the lenses can be wear ? 18 hours daily approximately

What solution can be used for Kerasoft IC?All types multi purpose solution for soft contact lensAsk your practitioners

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