Quiz: How to fit scleral lenses with confidence and caution

April 14, 2021

By Brooke Henson, Editor

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Optometry Times JournalApril digital edition 2021

Volume 13

Issue 4

quick quiz on fitting scleral lenses

Quiz accompanies THIS article from our April issue

1. Scleral lens fittings are contraindicated in monocular patients due to the high risk of complications and potential blindness.

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How to fit scleral lenses with confidence and caution

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Quiz: How to fit scleral lenses with confidence and caution

Quiz: How to fit scleral lenses with confidence and caution

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