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Global advances and challenges in scleral lenses
https://doi.org/10.33791/2222-4408-2025-1-82-85
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Abstract
The past 15 years have witnessed a remarkable increase in the use of scleral lenses worldwide, with some regions experiencing more rapid adoption than others. This article examines the factors contributing to this growth and considers whether similar advancements can be achieved in regions with slower initial progress. Advancements in materials, improvements in diagnostic technology, and systemic market influences have all played a role in shaping the global scleral lens market.
About the Author
M. Conway
Contamac Ltd.
United Kingdom
Martin Conway, Professional Services Manager of Contamac Ltd., Fellow of British Dispensing Opticians (FBDO), Fellow of International Association of Contact Lens Educators (FIACLE), Fellow of British Contact Lens Association (FBCLA)
Carlton House, Shire Hill, Saffron Walden, Essex CB11 3AU
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