Why do Patients with Improved Visual Acuity Drop out of RGP Contact Lens use? Ten-Year Follow-Up Results in Patients with Scarred Corneas

Abstract

RGP contact lens use is a successful method of increasing visual acuity in scarred corneas. However, patients with good visual acuity in the fellow eye find it hard to remain motivated for RGP contact lens use in the unhealthy eye. Furthermore, patients prefer permanent treatment methods even though these methods would result in decreased visual acuity.