Corneal irregularities in a patient with DFNA9

Editorial
10 October 2023 · 3 min. reading time
People with the hereditary condition DFNA9 may develop vision problems in addition to hearing loss and balance disorders. Due to their specific vision problems, they often rely on contact lenses. Optometrist Merel Oerlemans wrote about this in De Optometrist.
In the article below, she draws attention to patients with DFNA9, who have impaired vision due to an irregularly shaped cornea. Using a case study, Merel discusses how scleral lenses can be beneficial in some cases.
Read the full article in De Optometrist.



