Original Article Rose‑K versus Soper Contact Lens in Keratoconus: A Randomized Comparative Trial Raghav Gupta, Rajesh Sinha, Pooja Singh, Namrata Sharma, Radhika Tandon, Jeewan S. Titiyal

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ABSTRACT Purpose: To perform a comparative evaluation of the efficacy and acceptability of Rose‑K and Soper contact lenses in Keratoconus. Setting: Dr. Rajendra Prasad Center for Ophthalmic Sciences, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi. Materials and Methods: A randomized comparative clinical trial was performed in keratoconic eyes fitted with Rose‑K  (Rose‑K group) and Soper  (Soper group) contact lenses. Patients data were evaluated for best spectacle corrected visual acuity, best contact lens corrected visual acuity (BCLCVA), corneal topography, glare acuity, contrast sensitivity, tear function tests and specular microscopy. Patients were also asked to complete a self‑reported comfort questionnaire at each visit. Results: Sixty eyes were randomized to the Rose‑K and Soper groups. The two groups were comparable in all the baseline parameters. There was a statistically significant improvement in BCLCVA in both groups at 3 months (P