Effect of the Rigid Gas-Permeable Contact Lens Use on the Endothelial Cells in Patients With Keratoconus

Dogan, Cezmi; Hagverdiyeva, Samira; Mergen, Burak; Iskeleli, Guzin

doi:10.1097/icl.0000000000000483

Effect of the Rigid Gas-Permeable Contact Lens Use on the Endothelial Cells in Patients With Keratoconus

Dogan C., Hagverdiyeva S., Mergen B., Iskeleli G.

EYE & CONTACT LENS-SCIENCE AND CLINICAL PRACTICE, vol.44, 2018 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)

Publication Type: Article / Article
Volume: 44
Publication Date: 2018
Doi Number: 10.1097/icl.0000000000000483
Journal Name: EYE & CONTACT LENS-SCIENCE AND CLINICAL PRACTICE
Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
Istanbul University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Objectives: To compare the changes in the corneal endothelial cells of both the patients with keratoconus who use rigid gas-permeable (RGP) contact lens and who do not use any contact lens with healthy population.