Ali’s Corneal Bandage Contact Lens (C-BCLs)

BCLs are extended wear soft lenses fitted for therapeutic purposes rather than refractive purposes.

Indications for Bandage Contact Lenses (BCL’s)

Corneal problems

·                     Filamentary keratitis

·                     Keratoconjunctivitis sicca

·                     Recurrent corneal erosion

·                     Corneal abrasion

Lid problems

·                     Ectropian

·                     Entopian

·                     Trichiasis

Conjunctiva

·                     Conjunctival scarring

·                     Symblepheron

·                     Stevens Johnson syndrome

Post surgical

·                     Post Corneal graft

·                     Post Phototherapeutic keratectomy

·                     Post trabeculectomy leaking bleb

·                     Post Collagen cross-linking

Understanding Contact lens specifications and parameters.

What do the numbers on the box mean?

E.g. Ali’s Bandage Lens 8.70/ 14.50/ Plano

· The first number is the back optic zone radius BOZR of the lens i.e. 8.60mm

·  The second number is the total overall diameter of the lens i.e. 14.00mm

·  The final number is the back vertex power in dioptres.

Timetable for Follow-up care

The follow-up appointment depends upon the type of contact lenses used

·  A monthly disposable contact lens will need a review in no more than 4 weeks

·  A non-disposable lens can be left in situ for up to 6-8 weeks maximum

· A daily disposable lens is not suitable as a bandage contact lens

Advice to patients

Bandage contact lens leaflets are available in the drawers beside the contact lens cupboard and should be given to each patient,

· You should always AVOID swimming, using hot tubs or take part in water sports.

· You should NOT splash water in your eyes or get your eyes wet whilst wearing your BCLs when showering or washing.

If you have any of the following signs or symptoms please contact us to discuss whether we need to see you sooner than your existing appointment:

·                     INCREASING PAIN IN YOUR EYE

·                     INCREASING REDNESS OF YOUR EYE

·                     REDUCING VISION

·                     STICKY DISCHARGE FROM YOUR EYE

·                     LOST BANDAGE CONTACT LENS

Salient features

·         Advanced polymer matrix providing unique surface qualities .

·         High level of gas transmission (The University of Alabama has independently verified the Dk as greater than 60 Barrers and Dk/t as 75 Barers).

·         Exceptional on eye water retention giving inherently wettable surface combined with excellent stability. (No on eye de-hydration)

·         Lenses of excellent visual acuity and outstanding on eye comfort

·         Designed for ease of fitting and maximum patient comfort. The high water content allows ample fluid diffusion and the high gas transmission value of >60 allowing increased oxygen transmission (50% higher oxygen flux than non-therapeutic lenses).

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