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I have keratoconus and have been facing difficulty being fit in contact lenses that are comfortable.  My eye doctor recommended I try Wave Contact Lenses but I am not sure what they are or why they would be more comfortable. Can you please explain what these lenses are and why I should consider trying them out?

Answer:

Wave lenses are gas permeable contact lenses that are designed based upon a corneal image. The first thing your contact lens fitter will do is capture a topography image Read the rest of this entry »

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