5 Key Takeaways

• 1

  Contact lenses are essential for visual rehabilitation in keratoconus patients, but not all patients succeed with conventional designs.

• 2

  A 43-year-old Hispanic male with keratoconus experienced discomfort and poor vision with gas permeable lenses.

• 3

  The patient was fitted with custom specialty soft lenses, resulting in improved visual acuity and comfort.

• 4

  After eight years, the patient remains satisfied with the specialty soft lenses, despite progression of keratoconus and cataracts.

• 5

  The case highlights the importance of personalized lens designs for patients with irregular astigmatism due to keratoconus.