Corneal warpage resolution after refitting an RGP contact lens wearer into hydrophilic high water content material
Calossi, A.; Verzella, F.; Zanella, S.G.
Clao Journal Official Publication of the Contact Lens Association of Ophthalmologists Inc 22(4): 242-244
1996
ISSN/ISBN: 0733-8902 PMID: 8906380 Document Number: 465404
Purpose: We describe a case of corneal warpage caused by 14 years of rigid gas permeable (RGP) contact lens wear. Methods: The patient was refit with daily wear high water content soft contact lenses. Results: After 6 months there were significant changes in both refraction and keratometry; computerized videokeratography showed that the corneal contour of both eyes had normalized. Conclusions: Knowledge of contact lens induced corneal warpage is limited; it is therefore not possible to follow a standard protocol for managing patients with this corneal deformation. In the case described, it was possible to reestablish a normal cornea without completely suspending contact lens wear by changing from RGP to hydrophilic material.