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Nov. 2 (UPI) -- A Florida man who requires special contact lenses to see invented a robot to help people with dexterity issues insert and remove their lenses.

It’s more challenging to insert.” Dr. Sherman went on to explain that scleral lenses are a valuable medical tool, but the average person wouldn’t be likely to prefer them.

Scleral contact lenses typically are 15 to 22 mm. in diameter. "They keep my eyes moist and are very comfortable to wear," Loughman said. "I don't know what I would do without them." ...

He received three corneal transplants in 10 years. After struggling with his eyesight for years, Hershoff discovered a special type of contact lens called scleral lenses which helped him enormously.

He received three corneal transplants in 10 years. After struggling with his eyesight for years, Hershoff discovered a special type of contact lens called scleral lenses which helped him enormously.