Most patients battling with Keratoconus or other corneal problems have poor vision and have been told that their is no other solution than uncomfortable contact lenses or surgery. Corneal Graft surgery are offered by Ophthalmologists as a last resort but can be very helpful in the late stages of corneal problems. New helpful options have arrived. Willem Pieterse has done further studies at the Lo
ndon Moorfield's eye Hospital where he worked with Ken Pullum, who is a globally renowned expert on sceral lens fitting. Willem has had some excellent results and have fitted more than 200 scleral lenses in JHB (South Africa) where scleral lenses
proved to be the only solution. "Scleral lenses fitting have changed the whole Idea of contact lens fitting for keratoconus and patients with corneal problems. Scleral lenses create an unique environment on the eye with constant moisture, absence of friction and adequate oxygen. Our patients give scleral lens wear and its comfort 9/10 being close to soft contact lens wear.
