Clinical Outcomes of Scleral Lens Fitting with a Data-driven, Quadrant-specific Design: Multicenter Review

Abstract

Significance: Alignment of the scleral lens haptic with the anterior ocular surface is of critical importance when fitting scleral lenses. The concept of leveraging big-data analysis to drive lens design is explored in this study. This retrospective study evaluated fitting outcomes of a data-driven, quadrant-specific scleral lens design and found that most patients (76%) were successfully fit with this design.

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to evaluate clinical outcomes with a data-driven, quadrant-specific scleral lens design compared with traditional lens designs.

Methods: For this multicenter retrospective observational study, A REDCap (Research Electronic Data Capture) survey was distributed to scleral lens practitioners who participated in β testing of a data-driven, quadrant-specific scleral lens design (study lens) between June 1, 2016, and January 31, 2017. Descriptive data were collected, and patient-reported outcomes, visual acuity, and lens design outcomes achieved with the study lens were described. Read the full article here

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