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A 24-year-old member asked:
Can i wear contacts if i have a corneal scar on one of my eyes?
3 doctor answers • 6 doctors weighed in
Dr. Robert Changanswered
Specializes in Ophthalmology
Yes: The contacts have to be fitted properly. Sometimes contacts are the best way to improve vision after a corneal scar. Other times, the scarring is too much so that no contact lens can properly fit the curvature.
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Dr. Christopher Hoodanswered
Ophthalmology 17 years experience
Yes: In fact, a rigid gas permeable lens may be able to correct the vision loss that is due to irregular astigmatism.
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Dr. William Goldsteinanswered
Ophthalmology 33 years experience
Helpful: If a lens can be fitted, and there is not a dense scar blocking light from entering the eye, than contact lenses can be worn comfortably and even improve vision. The increase in vision is because a rigid gas permeable contact lens can 'float' over the irregularity of the scar, giving a smooth focal surface for better vision.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
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Last updated May 10, 2016
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