Clinicians from King George’s Medical University in Lucknow, India, have described their treatment of a patient with Marfan syndrome who experienced scleral melt.

scleral fragility, rupture of the ocular globe • Positive family history (e.g., affected siblings) • Physical findings include tissue fragility, atrophic scars, easy bruising, arterial rupture ...

At one time, extreme dry eye disease and blurred vision affected Laura Well’s quality of life. Now the UAB Eye Care patient has gotten relief with the help of scleral lenses. “I am truly grateful for ...

The depth of the chamber can also provide additional information; deepening can be seen with posterior dislocation or subluxation of the crystalline lens, iridodialysis, and scleral rupture.