For the past 10 years, Southside resident Matt Spears couldn’t see the expression on his wife’s face as he gave her a gift or told her he loved her. He couldn’t drive at night. He couldn’t even read a newspaper.
Spears’ situation had become so desperate that he considered learning to read Braille. But he has recently gained [...]
Filed under: Corneal Conditions, Keratoconus, Patient spotlights, scleral contact lenses by Dr. Brian Armitage
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As a service director at a large automobile dealership, Greg knows the importance of optimal equipment in maintaining road safety.
Diagnosed with keratoconus in his left eye two years ago, Greg’s vision deteriorated to the point that he could see only through his right eye. His eventual inability to read a street signs with only his [...]
Filed under: Keratoconus, Patient spotlights, scleral contact lenses by Dr. Brian Armitage
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After 16 years of wearing contact lenses, Jorge is finally living life like he wants.
Gone are the red, dry eyes; sensitivity to light and poor vision that kept him from driving at night. After less than a year of wearing scleral contact lenses he lives a normal life.
He drives when he wants, enjoys the beach without worrying about sand or [...]
Filed under: Corneal Conditions, Keratoconus, Patient spotlights, scleral contact lenses by Dr. Brian Armitage
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A patient that I prescribed scleral contact lenses to can now see the craters on the moon.
Previously, Gene had less-than-great vision. He had corneal transplants and was wearing gas permeable lenses.
The lenses moved significantly. They often slid off the eye and became hidden under the upper eyelid. They also irritated his eyes. He could not comfortably wear them all-day. [...]
Filed under: Corneal Conditions, Keratoconus, Patient spotlights by Dr. Brian Armitage
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