Contact lens wear
Millions of people worldwide choose soft contact lenses for vision correction, while others opt for specialty lenses to enhance vision. For years, attention has been focused exclusively on the cornea, but today we know that the sclera (the white of the eye) plays a crucial role in lens fitting. Since many lenses rest on the sclera, understanding the entire corneoscleral profile is essential for proper lens design and fitting.
In our research group, we aim to help clinicians objectively assess the ocular surface. We use data science and image analysis to model, quantify, and evaluate the ocular surface automatically, eliminating the subjectivity inherent in the lens fitting process.
Research strategy
We provide contact lens specialists with objective parameters for improved contact lens fit characterization.
Corneoscleral profile
We design, build, and validate custom-made algorithms for the objective characterization of the corneoscleral profile.
Scleral
shape
We are pioneers in objective scleral characterization. We use profilometry, Scheimpflug imaging, and optical coherence tomography for objective 360° scleral characterization.
Soft and specialty lens wear
We investigate how soft and specialty lens wear affects the ocular surface in both healthy and pathological eyes. Our focus extends beyond morphological changes to include an assessment of corneal tissue alterations.