Dr. Lyons Helps Patient with Extreme Dry Eye Disease
Ocular surface disease (OSD) is a common problem, resulting in blurred vision, increased sensitivity, and often red eyes. All these things can limit the daily activities of a person who suffers from dry eyes.
Scleral lenses offer a way to not only improve the ocular surface with constant hydration, but also shield the eyes from the drying environment.
Dr. Lyons treated a patient who was referred by her corneal specialist for scleral lenses due to her severely dry eyes. In fact, her dry eye disease was so severe that she was unable to fully open her eyes in the exam room due to photosensitivity.
Over the course of several months, Dr. Lyons’ treatment was focused on controlling the inflammation of the ocular surfaces with a combination of scleral lenses, ocular medications and the use of cryopreserved amniotic membrane which has anti-inflammatory and anti-scarring effects to help heal the surface of the eye.
The treatments were successful thus showing that multiple dry eye therapies can be utilized to achieve the right combination for each patient. Once her topographical surface improved and became more regular, the patient was able to comfortably wear the scleral lenses the entire day and she had improved vision with and without the lenses. This was a life-changing experience for the patient and highlights the benefits of scleral lenses for patients with dry eye disease.
While this was an extreme case, treatment options exist for patients suffering from mild to extreme dry eye disease. If dry eyes are affecting your vision, schedule an eye exam with Focal Pointe Eye Care today, and get the relief you deserve to enjoy life to the fullest.