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What are scleral contact lenses; do they cure mild ptosis?
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Large contacts; yes: Scleral lenses have a large diameter and the edge rests completely on the white of the eye. The lens bridges over the cornea and doesn't contact it. A layer of tears floats between the lens and cornea. These lenses can be made in such a way that they partially prop up the upper eyelid, correcting some ptosis.
Answered 7/6/2012
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