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Review
. 2021 Jan 1;32(Suppl 2):S1-S11.
doi: 10.1097/ICU.0000000000000728.

Clinical guidelines for the management of keratoconus patients with gas permeable contact lenses based on expert consensus and available evidence

Sara Ortiz-Toquero  1   2   3   4 , Guadalupe Rodriguez  1   2   3 , Raul Martin  1   2   3   5
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Review

Clinical guidelines for the management of keratoconus patients with gas permeable contact lenses based on expert consensus and available evidence

Sara Ortiz-Toquero et al. Curr Opin Ophthalmol. .

Abstract

Purpose of review: Fitting rigid gas permeable contact lenses (RGP CLs) in keratoconic patients is the most common visual rehabilitation option to improve patients' quality of life, but require long patient and practitioner chair time. The purpose of this review is to provide evidence-based clinical practice guidelines (CPG) in the management of patients with keratoconus with RGP CLs.

Recent findings: An extensive literature review from 1990 to 2017 identified 354 potentially relevant publications. Fifty-two articles were reviewed and included in the CPG. An international expert panel of eight contact lens practitioners, with vast experience in keratoconus management reviewed and appraised the CPG following the Appraisal of Guidelines for Research and Evaluation II consortium requirements. The developed CPG clearly outlines a strategy for the successful fitting of RGP CLs in patients with keratoconus. This includes how to calculate parameters of the first diagnostic lens, criteria for assessing good fit and a standardized schedule of wear time and follow-up appointments.

Summary: The current evidence and consensus-based CPG helps guide clinicians in a successful strategy for fitting RGP CLs in patients with keratoconus.

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