Saturday, September 19, 2020 | 9:15am - 10:15am

Session 10: The Diameter Debate: Mini Scleral and Large Scleral Lenses, Pros and Cons

Presenter: Stephanie Woo, OD

There are many different fitting philosophies with scleral lenses. One of the most common considerations is lens diameter. Scleral lenses range in diameter, but what classifies a scleral lens as a mini-scleral versus a full or large scleral lens Advantages of mini scleral lenses and large scleral lenses will be compared and contrasted with disadvantages.

Learning Objectives:

• Discuss the differences between small and large diameter scleral lenses
• Name 2 candidates for a large diameter scleral lens
• Name 3 candidates for a small diameter scleral lens
• Explain 1 common complication large-diameter scleral lens patients may experience

About the Speaker

Stephanie Woo, OD, FAAO, FSLS

Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor, Midwestern College of Optometry

Stephanie Woo, OD, FAAO, FSLS, graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of Arizona with a degree in Biology Science Education. She graduated with honors from the Southern California College of Optometry. She completed a Cornea and Contact Lens Residency at the University of Missouri, St. Louis, MO. She was the recipient of the Gas Permeable Lens Institute Award for Clinical Excellence and also the John R. Griffin Award for Excellence in Vision Therapy. Dr. Woo is a fellow of the American Academy of Optometry and a fellow of the Scleral Lens Society. She authored the Gas Permeable Lens Expert column in Review of Contact Lenses. She is a frequent author to publications such as Contact Lens Spectrum, Contact Lens and Cornea section of the American Optometric Association, Review of Cornea and Contact Lenses, and Review of Optometric Business. She is an active GPLI advisory board member. Dr. Woo is a past president of the Scleral Lens Education Society, a non-profit organization committed to teaching the art and science of scleral lenses to practitioners. She is an adjunct professor at Midwestern University. Dr. Woo enjoys lecturing around the world on the subject of contact lenses and anterior segment ocular disease. She owns the Contact Lens Institute of Nevada, a clinic dedicated entirely to custom contact lenses. In her spare time, Dr. Woo is an avid wine collector and is a Level 2 WSET Sommelier.

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