A 36-year-old member asked:
Contacts that hide a corneal scar, is that okay?
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Dr. Richard Bensingeranswered
Ophthalmology 54 years experience
Possible: If a corneal scar is prominent, there are contacts that can minimize or hide the scar. Some are simply colored and are available pre made. Others have to be custom fabricated and include for bad looking eyes, a scleral shell made by an ocularist.
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Last updated Jun 10, 2016
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