Abstract:

Objective：To explore the therapeutic effects of soft corneal contact lens in the treatment of keratopathy. Methods: Sixtyseven cases of keratopathy were collected, including 30 cases of corneal ulcers, 13 cases of traumatic corneal epithelial exfoliation, 12 cases of chemical（acid and base）burn and 12 cases of large pterygium excision. soft corneal contact lens and medicine were applied to all cases. Results：In 65 cases, irritation was eased immediately, corneal epitheliums were healed in 1 week, and corneal ulcers were healed or diminished in 2 weeks. Conclusion：The therapy of zero degree soft corneal contact lens is an economic and valuable way in treating keratopathy.

Key words: soft corneal contact lens, keratopathy, corneal ulcer