Gvhd Graft vs Host Disease
A Promising Solution for Better Vision and Comfort
Graft vs. Host Disease
A Promising Solution for Superior Vision and Comfort for Those Suffering From GVHD
Improving Vision for GVHD Patients
- Where Advanced Technology Meets Compassionate Care
At the Raleigh Contact Lens Institute, we combine advanced technology, longer exam times, and expertise to treat GVHD-related eye issues. Both dry eye treatments and specialty contact lenses help improve ocular health and provide maximum comfort.
Customized Scleral Contact Lenses for GVHD
Our technology collects up to 240,000 data points to create customized scleral contact lenses. These lenses are ideal for GVHD because they:
- Vault over the cornea without adding pressure.
- Hydrate the cornea for comfort and healing.
These lenses provide relief from dry eye symptoms and help restore vision and comfort for GVHD patients.
Optimizing Vision for GVHD Patients: Effective Treatment Options
Managing Graft vs. Host Disease (GVHD) requires a multidisciplinary approach focused on alleviating symptoms, reducing inflammation, and improving the patient’s quality of life.
Key Treatment Options for GVHD
- Lubricating Eye Drops
Artificial tears and lubricating eye drops help relieve dryness and maintain moisture on the ocular surface. - Immunosuppressive Medications
Corticosteroids and other immunosuppressive drugs help modulate the immune response and reduce inflammation. - Systemic Therapies
Comprehensive treatment plans may include systemic therapies to address GVHD affecting multiple organs. - Prosthetic Devices
Prosthetic devices, such as moisture-chamber glasses, create a more humid environment around the eyes, providing relief. - Scleral Lenses
Scleral contact lenses are a highly effective solution for ocular GVHD, offering constant hydration to the eyes while protecting them from external irritants.
Scleral lenses offer several benefits for individuals with ocular GVHD, helping to alleviate symptoms and improve eye comfort. Below are key advantages of scleral lenses for managing GVHD-related eye issues:
Key Benefits of Scleral Lenses for Ocular GVHD
- Moisture Retention
Scleral lenses vault over the cornea, creating a reservoir of saline solution that continuously hydrates the eye, addressing dryness commonly associated with GVHD. - Reduced Friction
The smooth surface of scleral lenses minimizes friction and irritation, providing relief from discomfort caused by dry eyes and helping to improve overall eye health. - Protection
Scleral lenses act as a protective barrier, shielding the cornea from external environmental factors like dust and pollutants, reducing the risk of further damage to the eyes. - Stable Vision Correction
These lenses provide stable visual correction, compensating for irregularities in the corneal surface caused by GVHD. This results in clearer, more consistent vision compared to other vision correction options.
Why Choose the Raleigh Contact Lens Institute
for Optimizing Vision with GVHD?
The Team
The team at the Raleigh Contact Lens Institute are experts in correcting vision for patients where crisp vision has proven elusive. What some may call “difficult to fit” is our typical patient.
Advanced Technology
Our office is one of a few practices in the country that is equipped with the Pentacam AXL Wave and Optovue Solix OCT, which greatly aid in the design of complex custom specialty contacts.
Unlimited Answers
We allow for enough time for thorough comprehensive exams, and plenty of time for answering questions. No rushing in and out here.
We Focus on Unique Eyes
Our office is equipped to offer advanced specialty contact lenses to individuals who require tailored and custom-designed solutions.
Access to the Doctor
Our doctors are available to answer questions you have after your exam, and will make sure you have the information needed in order to ensure the best possible outcome.
Affordability
We keep our overhead costs low and offer very competitive prices as a result. We have monthly payment options available and also accept CareCredit™, HSA, & FSA.
Summary
Our doctors are nationally recognized for their expertise in utilizing specialty contact lenses, and one use of specialty contact lenses is the management of vision in individuals with GVHD. Our doctors have focused their career on the latest applications and options for fitting specialty contact lenses and they regularly present to other doctors at both local and national meetings.
There are options for managing vision in cases of GVHD, including scleral contacts, RGP contacts, and cross-linking. During an initial comprehensive exam, the doctor will discuss all available options. One of the benefits of visiting the Raleigh Contact Lens Institute is the amount of one-on-one time with the doctor, which allows for plenty of time to ask questions and evaluate all options.