New Contact Lens for Post-Refractive Surgery Patients Receives Accolades during Panel Discussion at the 2015 Global Contact Lens Symposium

Panel Members: Halina Mańczak, MD, PhD, Jessica Bezner, OD, Jeffery Sonsino, OD, FAAO. Moderator: Peg Achenbach, OD, FAAO.

The goal in contact lens management is to provide excellent visual clarity,

Poster and Case Studies Illustrate Transformation of Post-Surgical Patients’ Vision with Hybrid Lens Design

SynergEyes recently introduced UltraHealth FC in a limited release. The new lens is a second-generation hybrid lens with SoftCushion™ comfort technology

UltraHealth FC: The New Hybrid Contact Lens

By Peg Achenbach, OD, FAAO

Radial keratotomy was introduced in North America in the 1970’s. At the time, it was believed to be a safe and effective alternative to glasses or contacts.

CASE STUDY | UltraHealth FC
Male Patient JL, Age 51
OD: Dr. Ryan McKinnis, Cleveland Eye Clinic, Brecksville, OH

HISTORY
Patient JL was referred to me via the refractive surgery center.

CASE STUDY | UltraHealth FC
Male Patient KW, Age 33
OD: Dr. Kristi Rhodes, Schwartz Laser Eye Center, AZ

HISTORY
The patient is a firefighter/paramedic who was diagnosed with pellucid marginal degeneration OU. The patient had corneal crosslinking on both eyes and presented needing an improvement to vision for work.

CASE STUDY | UltraHealth FC
Male Patient DF, Age 66
OD: Dr. Kristi Rhodes, Schwartz Laser Eye Center, AZ

HISTORY
DF has a history of RK OU, PRK OU, and mmc treatment 2x OD. Patient had monocular vertical diplopia with farsightedness and moderate to high astigmatism OD. The patient was a Doctor and could not see detail for suturing.