Scleral Lenses: A Revolutionary Solution for Keratoconus Patients

Keratoconus, a progressive eye condition characterized by the thinning and bulging of the cornea, can be extremely challenging for those affected. Traditional contact lenses and glasses often fail to provide the necessary visual clarity and comfort for individuals with keratoconus. However, with the introduction of scleral lenses, a revolution has taken place in the field of specialty contact lenses, offering improved vision and enhanced quality of life for keratoconus patients. Dr. Shira Kresch, an eminent specialist in contact lenses, brings her expertise to Metro Detroit, offering hope and optimal visual outcomes to this patient population.

Understanding Keratoconus and its Impact:
Keratoconus is a condition in which the normally round-shaped cornea gradually becomes cone-shaped, causing distorted vision, sensitivity to light, and progressive myopia and astigmatism. This condition can result in the need for frequent updates in glasses and can severely limit daily activities. Offering a more effective and comfortable alternative to traditional corrective measures, scleral lenses have emerged as a game-changer for individuals with keratoconus.

The Benefits of Scleral Lenses:
Scleral lenses are large-diameter contact lenses that vault over the entire corneal surface, resting on the sclera, the white part of the eye. These lenses work by creating a reservoir of fluid between the lens and the cornea, effectively compensating for the irregular shape of the cornea in keratoconus patients. The unique design of scleral lenses offers several key advantages over traditional contact lenses:

1. Improved Visual Acuity: By providing a smooth optical surface over the cornea, scleral lenses significantly enhance visual acuity and reduce aberrations caused by the irregular shape of the cornea. This can help keratoconus patients achieve better vision, even in advanced stages of the condition, when glasses or regular contact lenses prove ineffective.

2. Enhanced Comfort: Scleral lenses are made of highly oxygen-permeable materials and have a liquid reservoir beneath them, which moisturizes and protects the cornea throughout the day. This design ensures minimal friction, reducing discomfort and dryness commonly experienced by keratoconus patients wearing conventional contact lenses.

3. Stable and Secure Fit: The size and shape of scleral lenses provide enhanced stability, preventing them from moving or dislodging during blinking or eye movements. This stability allows for consistent vision and greater wearing comfort, making them an ideal solution for individuals with keratoconus.

According to Dr. Shira Kresch, a highly regarded specialty contact lens expert based in Michigan, the advent of scleral lenses has been a significant breakthrough for keratoconus patients. Commenting on the benefits, she says, Scleral lenses offer a life-changing solution for individuals with keratoconus. They provide unparalleled visual clarity and comfort, allowing patients to regain control over their lives and enjoy activities that were previously challenging.

The Expert Touch in Metro Detroit:
Dr. Shira Kresch, who has recently opened a practice in Metro Detroit, brings her extensive experience and expertise to serve the needs of keratoconus patients. She emphasizes the importance of personalized care and attention to detail when fitting scleral lenses. Each lens is custom-made to fit the unique contours of the eye, ensuring optimal comfort and visual outcomes. Dr. Kresch's comprehensive approach involves a thorough evaluation and fitting process, taking into account each patient's specific requirements and lifestyle.

She adds, every individual with keratoconus is unique, and their needs must be addressed accordingly. With my specialized training and state-of-the-art equipment, I am dedicated to providing the highest level of care to maximize the visual potential of each patient.

To learn more about scleral lenses, visit https://michigancontactlens.com/scleral-lenses. You can also learn more about Dr. Shira Kresch at https://michigancontactlens.com/eye-doctors.

Michigan Contact Lens
https://michigancontactlens.com
25211 Coolidge Hwy, Oak Park, MI 48237
248-545-2800
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Hi there! I am a primary care optometrist who is very passionate about helping people get their absolute maximum visual potential. My journey began when I did not know what I wanted to do when I "grew up" while at my first year of college. I shadowed every type of profession I was interested in and when I experienced optometry, I fell in love with it. I completed my pre-med BS in Nutrition and Food Sciences on a full Presidential Scholarship and co-majored in University Honors Wayne State University's Honors. I worked hard to get into my top choice, SUNY Optometry and even harder for acceptance into the dual OD/MS program where I was able to work in vision research in addition to my regular optometry studies.

Gaining additional experience in managing ocular disease and working with ophthalmology was important to me and I was lucky to match into an incredible Primary Care and Ocular Disease residency with my supervisor the optometry hall-of-famer who is now a close friend and mentor, Dr. Murray Fingeret at the NY VA Harbor Health System in Brooklyn and Queens. While I enjoyed my first job working in an ophthalmology/optometry private practice after that, I was extremely fortunate to be recruited by Columbia University Irving Medical Center's Department of Ophthalmology to become the first optometrist to join their tertiary care glaucoma center.

I served on the faculty of Columbia as an Instructor of Optometric Sciences in Ophthalmology and worked alongside world-renowned ophthalmologic innovators, researchers and clinicians for a little over 4 years. It was a dream job where I lectured regularly at Columbia and national meetings, worked in one of the most prestigious research labs in the world with Dr. Donald Hood, founded a new myopia control clinic, and learned something new every day from the best of the best. When COVID hit, my chairman charged me with leading the telemedicine initiative for the ophthalmology department and had me doing hundreds of telemedicine calls during the pandemic.

Together with my family, I decided to return home to Michigan where my husband and I both have our families. Kresge Eye Institute hired me as their Director of Optometry and I joined the faculty of Wayne State University School of Medicine as a Clinical Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology. I created a niche of specialty contact lenses, the most rewarding thing I have ever done thus far in my career. This seg-weighed my dream of opening my own practice with a focus on "hard-to-fit" contact lenses.

My kids like to make fun of me that I always say "I helped people see today!" when I come home from work, and I just tell them what my dad told me - to make sure their job is always something they love to do and they'll never work a day in their life.

If you have been told you can't wear contacts, come and see me. If you have keratoconus, had a corneal transplant, have significant dry eye syndrome, come and see me! It is my honor to meet you and a greater honor to serve you while we work together to make sure you have your best vision!

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