Keratoconus

Keratoconus and Specialist Contactology: Ottica Mauro is an ASL-Contracted Center

Keratoconus is a vision challenge that requires much more than simple optical correction. It is a condition that necessitates clinical expertise, cutting-edge diagnostic technology, and a deep knowledge of materials.

Ottica Mauro, backed by over 50 years of experience, stands as a reference point for patients affected by this condition, offering a comprehensive service ranging from lens selection to the management of paperwork as an ASL/National Health Service (SSN) Contracted Center.

Customized Solutions for Every Stage of Keratoconus

Every eye affected by keratoconus is unique. At our center, we do not propose standard solutions; instead, we analyze corneal morphology to identify the ideal geometry among various types of lenses:

1. Gas-Permeable (RGP) Contact Lenses

Rigid gas-permeable lenses are often the first choice for keratoconus. Thanks to their structure, they create a regular surface over the deformed cornea, effectively correcting irregular astigmatism. The latest generation materials we use guarantee high oxygen transmissibility for tissue health.

2. Scleral and Mini-Scleral Contact Lenses

These represent a true revolution for comfort and vision in the most complex cases. Unlike smaller lenses, scleral lenses entirely "vault" over the cornea, resting on the white part of the eye (sclera).

  • Advantages: Exceptional comfort (the cornea, a highly sensitive area, is not touched), perfect stability, and constant hydration thanks to the tear reservoir between the lens and the eye.

3. Thickened Soft Contact Lenses for Keratoconus

For patients who do not tolerate rigid lenses or who have early-stage keratoconus, there are specific soft lenses with thickened geometries. These lenses offer the comfort of a traditional soft lens but with superior corrective capacity, designed to regularize ocular surface defects.

Ottica Mauro: ASL-Contracted Center

We understand that lenses for keratoconus are essential medical devices and often represent a significant financial investment for the patient.

As a center contracted with the National Health Service (ASL), Ottica Mauro supports eligible patients (subject to a prescription from a public facility ophthalmologist) in obtaining contact lenses with total or partial coverage by the health system.

  • Bureaucratic Support: We guide you through the correct completion and submission of the necessary documentation.

  • Certified Professionalism: The contract is synonymous with strict quality and hygiene-sanitary standards.

Our Diagnostic Protocol

To ensure the success of the application, we use:

  • Corneal Topography: To map every irregularity.

  • Slit lamp with digital imaging: To evaluate the lens-cornea interaction in real-time.

  • Scheduled follow-ups: To monitor corneal stability over time.

"Our mission is to guarantee the right to clear vision. With the experience of Ottica Mauro and the support of the ASL contract, keratoconus is no longer an insurmountable obstacle."

Do you have an ophthalmological prescription for keratoconus lenses or want information on how to start the ASL procedure? Contact us or visit us in Battipaglia, Eboli, Bellizzi, Salerno. We are at your complete disposal to restore your freedom to see the world with clarity.