Clinical Advances in Scleral Lenses: New Insights in Lens Fitting and Customization
A special issue of Journal of Clinical Medicine (ISSN 2077-0383). This special issue belongs to the section "Ophthalmology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 27 January 2026 | Viewed by 28
Special Issue Editors
Interests: specialty contact lenses; scleral lenses; ortho-k; myopia management; dry eye; ocular surface diseases; keratoconus; high-order aberrations
Interests: specialty contact lenses; orthokeratology; myopia management; keratoconus; scleral lenses; irregular corneas; op-tometric clinical education
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Scleral lenses, known for their unique design and ability to provide optimal ocular surface coverage, have emerged as a transformative tool in managing complex ocular conditions, including keratoconus, irregular astigmatism, dry eye syndrome, and post-surgical abnormalities. As the field continues to evolve, there is a growing need to synthesize cutting-edge clinical evidence and innovative approaches to enhance lens fitting, material science, and patient outcomes.
This Special Issue, ‘Clinical Advances in Scleral Lenses: New Insights in Lens Fitting and Customization’, aims to showcase the latest breakthroughs in scleral lens technology, clinical applications, and management strategies. We invite submissions that explore novel fitting techniques; optical customizations, including the use of multifocal optics, wavefront-guided correction, and strategies for managing higher-order aberrations; advancements in lens materials and design; long-term clinical outcomes; and the integration of scleral lenses with other therapeutic modalities. Additionally, research addressing patient selection criteria and complications management also encouraged. By bridging the gap between research and practice, this Issue seeks to empower clinicians with evidence-based insights to optimize patient care and drive the future of scleral lens innovation.
Dr. Daddi Fadel
Dr. Chelsea Bray
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- scleral lenses
- scleral lens customization
- higher-order aberrations
- scleral lens optics
- corneoscleral profilometry
- keratoconus
- ocular surface diseases
- dry eye
- wavefront-guided correction
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