Description (Rebecca's)
The See-Green product line has been a mainstay for many scleral lens users for more than ten years. It was developed to address the special needs of people who use large scleral lenses, and is uniquely helpful in many ways.
These products are an example of special niche products designed and refined by truly dedicated people. They are very thoughtfully designed and are manufactured to the highest standards.
The lighted inserter
The Lens Inserter consists of a modified plunger with a green LED light and battery pack. It shines a green light up through the plunger.
Functionally, the hand-held lighted inserter can be a useful aid for lens application for any scleral lens user. Focusing on the light helps ensure that the lens will be centered on the eye and it helps reduce likelihood of bubbles, since proper centering also means less likelihood of too much spilled saline, so long as the lid spread is sufficient.
This device is particularly appreciated by people with low vision, and those with only one seeing eye, and those who struggle with lens centering for any reason at all.
Can you make your own? People do. But there are safety issues involved - i.e. the combination of electricity and saline, near your eyes. Above all, make sure your lens provider has vetted any device you use with your sclerals. See-Green is a tried and trusted brand.
The stand
Scleral lens stands hold the plunger with your lens, leaving you hands-free.
Rather than lifting a lens to your eye and relying on manual dexterity to keep the lens filled with saline and position it precisely in the center, you instead place your eye on a stable lens which is held by the plunger in the stand.
The stand performs two key functions:
- Allows for improved "lid spread", since you can use both hands for your lids.
- Holds the lens completely stable and full of saline throughout the insertion process.
These functions result in an improved lens application process as follows:
- More successful and efficient (e.g. for new learners, fewer attempts required)
- Less likelihood of bubbles in the lens (caused by spillage or incorrect lens placement)
- More comfortable and less stressful process
Scleral lens stands are a comfortable, reliable way for most people to apply scleral lenses, but they are particularly helpful for those with special lens application challenges such as tremors and those who have difficulty keeping their lids spread wide enough.
Indisputably best-in-class
So what's so special about THIS stand and THIS lighted inserter?
At first glance you might not appreciate all the effort that went into the design of these products. In this age of commoditized-everything, I think craftsmanship can easily go overlooked. Are there alternative stands? Absolutely - there are a few on the market (both cheap and expensive) and people are always making their own (and, as I said before, if you try that please be very careful). But for most people who use stands, this really is the best.
Is this kit for me?
This particular kit is for people who need the light AND the stand. Both can be purchased separately.
