In the January 2023 edition of Investigative Ophthalmology and Visual Science, Maria Walker et al. examined scleral lens midday fogging (MDF) in 26 eyes of 13 neophyte Europa scleral lens wearers. Quantification of MDF was achieved by analyzing AS-OCT images. Samples of the fluid reservoir were analyzed by liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry. Read more about her findings here.
Why do patients experience scleral lens fogging? Despite the fluid reservoir being a closed environment, a commonplace occurrence among SL wearers is midday fogging (MDF) where debris builds up and become trapped within the FR. It has been reported that up to 46% of patients fit with SLs demonstrate MDF. (1) Many patients and practitioners experience this phenomenon at some point throughout the fitting process which may or may not be resolved with subsequent lens remakes.
Visionary Optics, a leading expert in scleral lens design, hosted a webinar to discuss how the new Europa Tangent scleral lens design can optimize your scleral lens fitting. During the webinar, both the Visionary Optics clinical team shared the advantages of this powerfully optimized design that offers a landing zone designed to reduce or eliminate compression, a simplified step system for independent adjustments, and individualized customization for your most complex cases.
Visionary Optics, a leading expert in scleral lens design, announced the launch of Europa Tangent, a scleral lens that combines an optimized, customizable design with a streamlined fitting process. This enhanced lens design is based on clinical experience and analysis of over 10,000 fittings driven by profilometry data and Visionary Optics’ scleral shape classification expertise.
