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Lenses designed to be worn on the front surface of the eyeball. (UMDNS, 1999)

Soft, supple contact lenses made of plastic polymers which interact readily with water molecules. Many types are available, including continuous and extended-wear versions, which are gas-permeable and easily sterilized.

Sterile solutions used to clean and disinfect contact lenses.

Inflammation of the cornea.

A broad family of synthetic organosiloxane polymers containing a repeating silicon-oxygen backbone with organic side groups attached via carbon-silicon bonds. Depending on their structure, they are classified as liquids, gels, and elastomers. (From Merck Index, 12th ed)

Infection of the cornea by an ameboid protozoan which may cause corneal ulceration leading to blindness.

Pieces of glass or other transparent materials used for magnification or increased visual acuity.

A genus of free-living soil amoebae that produces no flagellate stage. Its organisms are pathogens for several infections in humans and have been found in the eye, bone, brain, and respiratory tract.

The transparent anterior portion of the fibrous coat of the eye consisting of five layers: stratified squamous CORNEAL EPITHELIUM; BOWMAN MEMBRANE; CORNEAL STROMA; DESCEMET MEMBRANE; and mesenchymal CORNEAL ENDOTHELIUM. It serves as the first refracting medium of the eye. It is structurally continuous with the SCLERA, avascular, receiving its nourishment by permeation through spaces between the lamellae, and is innervated by the ophthalmic division of the TRIGEMINAL NERVE via the ciliary nerves and those of the surrounding conjunctiva which together form plexuses. (Cline et al., Dictionary of Visual Science, 4th ed)

The fluid secreted by the lacrimal glands. This fluid moistens the CONJUNCTIVA and CORNEA.

Loss of epithelial tissue from the surface of the cornea due to progressive erosion and necrosis of the tissue; usually caused by bacterial, fungal, or viral infection.

The fitting and adjusting of artificial parts of the body. (From Stedman's, 26th ed)

Apparatus, devices, or supplies intended for one-time or temporary use.

A noninflammatory, usually bilateral protrusion of the cornea, the apex being displaced downward and nasally. It occurs most commonly in females at about puberty. The cause is unknown but hereditary factors may play a role. The -conus refers to the cone shape of the corneal protrusion. (From Dorland, 27th ed)

Artificial implanted lenses.

Absence of crystalline lens totally or partially from field of vision, from any cause except after cataract extraction. Aphakia is mainly congenital or as result of LENS DISLOCATION AND SUBLUXATION.

An excessive amount of fluid in the cornea due to damage of the epithelium or endothelium causing decreased visual acuity.

The measurement of curvature and shape of the anterior surface of the cornea using techniques such as keratometry, keratoscopy, photokeratoscopy, profile photography, computer-assisted image processing and videokeratography. This measurement is often applied in the fitting of contact lenses and in diagnosing corneal diseases or corneal changes including keratoconus, which occur after keratotomy and keratoplasty.

Infections in the inner or external eye caused by microorganisms belonging to several families of bacteria. Some of the more common genera found are Haemophilus, Neisseria, Staphylococcus, Streptococcus, and Chlamydia.

Diseases of the cornea.

A network of cross-linked hydrophilic macromolecules used in biomedical applications.

Partial or complete opacity on or in the lens or capsule of one or both eyes, impairing vision or causing blindness. The many kinds of cataract are classified by their morphology (size, shape, location) or etiology (cause and time of occurrence). (Dorland, 27th ed)

Hydrophilic contact lenses worn for an extended period or permanently.

The portion of the crystalline lens surrounding the nucleus and bound anteriorly by the epithelium and posteriorly by the capsule. It contains lens fibers and amorphous, intercellular substance.

The thin noncellular outer covering of the CRYSTALLINE LENS composed mainly of COLLAGEN TYPE IV and GLYCOSAMINOGLYCANS. It is secreted by the embryonic anterior and posterior epithelium. The embryonic posterior epithelium later disappears.

A pair of ophthalmic lenses in a frame or mounting which is supported by the nose and ears. The purpose is to aid or improve vision. It does not include goggles or nonprescription sun glasses for which EYE PROTECTIVE DEVICES is available.

The core of the crystalline lens, surrounded by the cortex.

Refraction of LIGHT effected by the media of the EYE.

Rendering pathogens harmless through the use of heat, antiseptics, antibacterial agents, etc.

Insertion of an artificial lens to replace the natural CRYSTALLINE LENS after CATARACT EXTRACTION or to supplement the natural lens which is left in place.

Water swollen, rigid, 3-dimensional network of cross-linked, hydrophilic macromolecules, 20-95% water. They are used in paints, printing inks, foodstuffs, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics. (Grant & Hackh's Chemical Dictionary, 5th ed)

OPPORTUNISTIC INFECTIONS with the soil fungus FUSARIUM. Typically the infection is limited to the nail plate (ONYCHOMYCOSIS). The infection can however become systemic especially in an IMMUNOCOMPROMISED HOST (e.g., NEUTROPENIA) and results in cutaneous and subcutaneous lesions, fever, KERATITIS, and pulmonary infections.

A refractive error in which rays of light entering the EYE parallel to the optic axis are brought to a focus in front of the RETINA when accommodation (ACCOMMODATION, OCULAR) is relaxed. This results from an overly curved CORNEA or from the eyeball being too long from front to back. It is also called nearsightedness.

Clarity or sharpness of OCULAR VISION or the ability of the eye to see fine details. Visual acuity depends on the functions of RETINA, neuronal transmission, and the interpretative ability of the brain. Normal visual acuity is expressed as 20/20 indicating that one can see at 20 feet what should normally be seen at that distance. Visual acuity can also be influenced by brightness, color, and contrast.

The presence of an infectious agent on instruments, prostheses, or other inanimate articles.

The normal decreasing elasticity of the crystalline lens that leads to loss of accommodation.

Measurement of light given off by fluorescein in order to assess the integrity of various ocular barriers. The method is used to investigate the blood-aqueous barrier, blood-retinal barrier, aqueous flow measurements, corneal endothelial permeability, and tear flow dynamics.

A biocompatible, hydrophilic, inert gel that is permeable to tissue fluids. It is used as an embedding medium for microscopy, as a coating for implants and prostheses, for contact lenses, as microspheres in adsorption research, etc.

Unequal curvature of the refractive surfaces of the eye. Thus a point source of light cannot be brought to a point focus on the retina but is spread over a more or less diffuse area. This results from the radius of curvature in one plane being longer or shorter than the radius at right angles to it. (Dorland, 27th ed)

Infection by a variety of fungi, usually through four possible mechanisms: superficial infection producing conjunctivitis, keratitis, or lacrimal obstruction; extension of infection from neighboring structures - skin, paranasal sinuses, nasopharynx; direct introduction during surgery or accidental penetrating trauma; or via the blood or lymphatic routes in patients with underlying mycoses.

A heterogeneous family of water-soluble structural proteins found in cells of the vertebrate lens. The presence of these proteins accounts for the transparency of the lens. The family is composed of four major groups, alpha, beta, gamma, and delta, and several minor groups, which are classed on the basis of size, charge, immunological properties, and vertebrate source. Alpha, beta, and delta crystallins occur in avian and reptilian lenses, while alpha, beta, and gamma crystallins occur in all other lenses.

The methyl esters of methacrylic acid that polymerize easily and are used as tissue cements, dental materials, and absorbent for biological substances.

Stratified squamous epithelium that covers the outer surface of the CORNEA. It is smooth and contains many free nerve endings.

Each of the upper and lower folds of SKIN which cover the EYE when closed.

Incomplete rupture of the zonule with the displaced lens remaining behind the pupil. In dislocation, or complete rupture, the lens is displaced forward into the anterior chamber or backward into the vitreous body. When congenital, this condition is known as ECTOPIA LENTIS.

Deviations from the average or standard indices of refraction of the eye through its dioptric or refractive apparatus.

Substances used on inanimate objects that destroy harmful microorganisms or inhibit their activity. Disinfectants are classed as complete, destroying SPORES as well as vegetative forms of microorganisms, or incomplete, destroying only vegetative forms of the organisms. They are distinguished from ANTISEPTICS, which are local anti-infective agents used on humans and other animals. (From Hawley's Condensed Chemical Dictionary, 11th ed)

Infection, moderate to severe, caused by bacteria, fungi, or viruses, which occurs either on the external surface of the eye or intraocularly with probable inflammation, visual impairment, or blindness.

The lamellated connective tissue constituting the thickest layer of the cornea between the Bowman and Descemet membranes.

The organ of sight constituting a pair of globular organs made up of a three-layered roughly spherical structure specialized for receiving and responding to light.

An alternative to REFRACTIVE SURGICAL PROCEDURES. A therapeutic procedure for correcting REFRACTIVE ERRORS. It involves wearing CONTACT LENSES designed to force corrective changes to the curvature of the CORNEA that remain after the lenses are removed. The effect is temporary but is maintained by wearing the therapeutic lenses daily, usually during sleep.

The science dealing with the establishment and maintenance of health in the individual and the group. It includes the conditions and practices conducive to health. (Webster, 3d ed)

Polymers of silicone that are formed by crosslinking and treatment with amorphous silica to increase strength. They have properties similar to vulcanized natural rubber, in that they stretch under tension, retract rapidly, and fully recover to their original dimensions upon release. They are used in the encapsulation of surgical membranes and implants.

Sterile solutions that are intended for instillation into the eye. It does not include solutions for cleaning eyeglasses or CONTACT LENS SOLUTIONS.

Corneal and conjunctival dryness due to deficient tear production, predominantly in menopausal and post-menopausal women. Filamentary keratitis or erosion of the conjunctival and corneal epithelium may be caused by these disorders. Sensation of the presence of a foreign body in the eye and burning of the eyes may occur.

Diseases affecting the eye.

A refractive error in which rays of light entering the eye parallel to the optic axis are brought to a focus behind the retina, as a result of the eyeball being too short from front to back. It is also called farsightedness because the near point is more distant than it is in emmetropia with an equal amplitude of accommodation. (Dorland, 27th ed)

Single layer of large flattened cells covering the surface of the cornea.

Identification of those persons (or animals) who have had such an association with an infected person, animal, or contaminated environment as to have had the opportunity to acquire the infection. Contact tracing is a generally accepted method for the control of sexually transmitted diseases.

Measurement of distances or movements by means of the phenomena caused by the interference of two rays of light (optical interferometry) or of sound (acoustic interferometry).

The mucous membrane that covers the posterior surface of the eyelids and the anterior pericorneal surface of the eyeball.

The removal of a cataractous CRYSTALLINE LENS from the eye.

The dioptric adjustment of the EYE (to attain maximal sharpness of retinal imagery for an object of regard) referring to the ability, to the mechanism, or to the process. Ocular accommodation is the effecting of refractive changes by changes in the shape of the CRYSTALLINE LENS. Loosely, it refers to ocular adjustments for VISION, OCULAR at various distances. (Cline et al., Dictionary of Visual Science, 4th ed)

Partial or total replacement of the CORNEA from one human or animal to another.

Infection with any of various amebae. It is an asymptomatic carrier state in most individuals, but diseases ranging from chronic, mild diarrhea to fulminant dysentery may occur.

A type of acute or chronic skin reaction in which sensitivity is manifested by reactivity to materials or substances coming in contact with the skin. It may involve allergic or non-allergic mechanisms.

Measurement of the blood pressure of the retinal vessels. It is used also for the determination of the near point of convergence (CONVERGENCE, OCULAR). (From Cline, et al., Dictionary of Visual Science, 4th ed)

Methods of creating machines and devices.

Infections with bacteria of the genus SERRATIA.

A specialized field of physics and engineering involved in studying the behavior and properties of light and the technology of analyzing, generating, transmitting, and manipulating ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION in the visible, infrared, and ultraviolet range.

Presence of an intraocular lens after cataract extraction.

Partial or total replacement of all layers of a central portion of the cornea.

A contact dermatitis due to allergic sensitization to various substances. These substances subsequently produce inflammatory reactions in the skin of those who have acquired hypersensitivity to them as a result of prior exposure.

A surgical specialty concerned with the structure and function of the eye and the medical and surgical treatment of its defects and diseases.

Acrylic acids or acrylates which are substituted in the C-2 position with a methyl group.

Gas lasers with excited dimers (i.e., excimers) as the active medium. The most commonly used are rare gas monohalides (e.g., argon fluoride, xenon chloride). Their principal emission wavelengths are in the ultraviolet range and depend on the monohalide used (e.g., 193 nm for ArF, 308 nm for Xe Cl). These lasers are operated in pulsed and Q-switched modes and used in photoablative decomposition involving actual removal of tissue. (UMDNS, 2005)

A species of gram-negative, aerobic, rod-shaped bacteria commonly isolated from clinical specimens (wound, burn, and urinary tract infections). It is also found widely distributed in soil and water. P. aeruginosa is a major agent of nosocomial infection.

A species of free-living soil amoebae in the family Acanthamoebidae. It can cause ENCEPHALITIS and KERATITIS in humans.

Agents which are destructive to amebae, especially the parasitic species causing AMEBIASIS in man and animal.

A phthalic indicator dye that appears yellow-green in normal tear film and bright green in a more alkaline medium such as the aqueous humor.

A mitosporic Hypocreales fungal genus, various species of which are important parasitic pathogens of plants and a variety of vertebrates. Teleomorphs include GIBBERELLA.

The sebaceous glands situated on the inner surface of the eyelids between the tarsal plates and CONJUNCTIVA.

Damage or trauma inflicted to the eye by external means. The concept includes both surface injuries and intraocular injuries.

Elements of limited time intervals, contributing to particular results or situations.

Infections with bacteria of the genus PSEUDOMONAS.

Loss of CORNEAL ENDOTHELIUM usually following intraocular surgery (e.g., cataract surgery) or due to FUCHS' ENDOTHELIAL DYSTROPHY; ANGLE-CLOSURE GLAUCOMA; IRITIS; or aging.

Methods and procedures for the diagnosis of diseases of the eye or of vision disorders.

Brief closing of the eyelids by involuntary normal periodic closing, as a protective measure, or by voluntary action.

A kingdom of eukaryotic, heterotrophic organisms that live parasitically as saprobes, including MUSHROOMS; YEASTS; smuts, molds, etc. They reproduce either sexually or asexually, and have life cycles that range from simple to complex. Filamentous fungi, commonly known as molds, refer to those that grow as multicellular colonies.

One or more layers of EPITHELIAL CELLS, supported by the basal lamina, which covers the inner or outer surfaces of the body.

Cells that line the inner and outer surfaces of the body by forming cellular layers (EPITHELIUM) or masses. Epithelial cells lining the SKIN; the MOUTH; the NOSE; and the ANAL CANAL derive from ectoderm; those lining the RESPIRATORY SYSTEM and the DIGESTIVE SYSTEM derive from endoderm; others (CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM and LYMPHATIC SYSTEM) derive from mesoderm. Epithelial cells can be classified mainly by cell shape and function into squamous, glandular and transitional epithelial cells.

Enumeration by direct count of viable, isolated bacterial, archaeal, or fungal CELLS or SPORES capable of growth on solid CULTURE MEDIA. The method is used routinely by environmental microbiologists for quantifying organisms in AIR; FOOD; and WATER; by clinicians for measuring patients' microbial load; and in antimicrobial drug testing.

Estimation of corneal endothelial pump function in long-term contact lens wearers. (1/407)

PURPOSE: To study the effects of long-term contact lens wear on morphologic and physiologic properties of corneal endothelial cells. METHODS: The endothelial permeability to fluorescein and the rate of corneal deswelling from hypoxia-induced edema were measured in 20 long-term (mean, 17+/-9 years; range, 5-33 years) contact lens wearers and 20 age-matched control subjects. From these data, the relative endothelial pump rate in each subject was estimated, based on the pump-leak hypothesis of corneal hydration control. Corneal autofluorescence and the aqueous humor flow rate were determined by fluorescein fluorophotometry. Images of corneal endothelial cells were recorded by using specular microscopy, and morphologic indices (cell density, coefficient of variation of cell area, percentage of hexagonal cells, and skewness) were determined. RESULTS: No statistically significant differences were found between the contact lens and control groups in endothelial permeability, corneal deswelling, relative endothelial pump rate ([mean +/- SD] 1.07+/-0.33 relative pump units versus 1.01+/-0.25 relative pump units; contact lens versus control; P = 0.57), and endothelial cell density. Contact lens wearers had a significantly higher aqueous humor flow rate (3.57+/-1.03 microl/min versus 2.77+/-0.51 microl/min; P = 0.005), coefficient of variation of cell area (0.35+/-0.09 versus 0.28+/-0.04; P = 0.006), and corneal autofluorescence (3.1+/-0.6 ng/ml versus 2.3+/-0.3 ng/ml fluorescein equivalents; P < 0.001) than did non-contact lens wearers. CONCLUSIONS: Despite the known effects of long-term contact lens wear on corneal endothelial morphometry, no effect on endothelial function was found. (+info)

Contact lens-induced infection--a new model of Candida albicans keratitis. (2/407)

PURPOSE: A model of experimental keratomycosis was established that mimics human disease in which the only fungi present are those that are actively growing within the cornea. METHODS: Dutch-belted rabbits received a subconjunctival injection of triamcinolone acetonide to one eye. One day later the epithelium was removed from the central cornea and a standardized inoculum of Candida albicans blastoconidia was placed on the corneal surface and covered with a contact lens. The lids were closed with a lateral tarsorrhaphy. After 24 hours, the lid sutures and contact lens were removed. Five days later the animals were killed, and their corneas were subjected to separate isolate recovery and histology studies. A group of similarly infected rabbits without corticosteroid injection served as controls. RESULTS: Both groups developed invasive corneal disease. Although isolate recovery was not significantly different from corticosteroid-treated rabbits compared with controls, fungal biomass was increased. Hyphal invasion was limited to the anterior cornea in control eyes, but penetrated deep stroma in most of the corticosteroid-treated rabbits. CONCLUSIONS: Invasive corneal disease can be established with a surface inoculum. Corticosteroid administration increased corneal penetration of hyphae. Quantitative isolate recovery is not a reliable measure of the fungal load within the cornea. (+info)

Clinical estimation of corneal endothelial pump function. (3/407)

PURPOSE: To develop a technique to estimate the corneal endothelial pump rate in human subjects. METHODS: Corneal hydration control is thought to be maintained by a pump-leak mechanism whereby the leak of solutes and fluid across the endothelial barrier into the stroma is, in the steady state, exactly balanced by the pumping of solutes and passive fluid transfer across the endothelium to the aqueous humor. Overall corneal hydration control can be measured from the rate at which the swollen cornea thins (deswells), and a measure of the leak can be obtained simultaneously from the endothelial permeability to fluorescein. From the pump-leak hypothesis, the deswelling rate is directly proportional to the pump rate and inversely proportional to the leak rate. The relative endothelial pump rate can be estimated as the product of the normalized deswelling rate and the normalized endothelial permeability. This procedure was used to obtain the relative endothelial pump rate in 41 patients with diabetes mellitus, 12 patients with long-term corneal transplants, 20 long-term wearers of contact lenses, and 19 normal volunteer subjects after the short-term administration of topical dorzolamide. RESULTS: The relative endothelial pump rate did not differ significantly from that of control subjects in diabetics, in contact lens wearers, and after dorzolamide administration, but was markedly decreased in the patients with corneal transplants, despite a reduction in permeability (reduced leak). CONCLUSIONS: This method allows the estimation of both the barrier and pump arms of corneal endothelial function and should be useful in the investigation of causes and mechanisms of functional endothelial insufficiency. (+info)

Rehabilitation of children with cataracts. (4/407)

Over a period of 10 years, 160 children with cataracts underwent operation at the University of Tennessee Medical Center, Memphis. The surgical, optical, and psychosocial rehabilitation of these patients was analyzed and studied. The optical rehabilitation included patients with glasses, intraocular lens implants, epikeratophakia, and contact lenses. Seventy three of these patients were chosen at random and reevaluated as to visual outcome, and 46 were subjected to a psychosocial test to evaluate their quality of life and their rehabilitation. Eighteen of these were also given a psychosocial test to evaluate the quality of life enjoyed by these children at an older age following treatment for the cataract. Surgical, optical, and psychosocial rehabilitation of such children is also discussed. This is the first report of the psychological evaluation of such children. The further needs of these children as they approach adulthood are discussed in detail. (+info)

Rapid improvement in the acuity of infants after visual input. (5/407)

Visual acuity was assessed in 28 human infants who had been deprived of all patterned visual input by cataracts in one or both eyes until they were treated at 1 week to 9 months of age. Immediately after treatment, acuity was no better than that of normal newborns. Acuity improved significantly over the next month, with some improvement apparent after as little as 1 hour of visual input. Unlike findings at older ages, the pattern of results was the same for eyes treated for monocular and for binocular deprivation. The results indicate that patterned visual input is necessary for the postnatal improvement of human visual acuity and that the onset of such input initiates rapid functional development. (+info)

Measurement of post-lens tear thickness. (6/407)

PURPOSE: A method to measure the tear film beneath a soft contact lens, referred to as post-lens tear thickness (PLTT), would have many applications to contact lens research. In this study a noninvasive technique for measuring the PLTT is presented. METHODS: The feasibility of measuring the tear layer by optical pachometry was first assessed using a model eye. The baseline corneal thickness (B) of both eyes of 21 subjects was measured, etafilcon-A ionic disposable soft contact lenses (58% water) were inserted, and the total thickness (T) of the cornea, contact lens, and PLTT were measured. After the pachometry readings the lenses were removed and their center thickness (C) determined. The PLTT was calculated using the equation: PLTT = T-(B+C). Two sets of measurements of T were performed at 15 and 25 minutes after lens insertion. The entire procedure was repeated at a second visit. RESULTS: The pachometry measurements of the small aqueous reservoir between the model eye and the lens closely matched those obtained by direct microscopic measurement. For human PLTT, the mean values (and 95% confidence intervals) for right eyes on visits 1 and 2 were 11 (8, 13) and 12 (10, 15) microm, respectively, and for left eyes were 12 (10, 15) and 11 microm (8, 14) microm, respectively. CONCLUSIONS: It is possible to measure the post-lens tear thickness using optical pachometry. The variability between repeated measurements suggests that with careful sample size planning, the technique is sufficiently precise to be useful in group assessments of PLTT. (+info)

Isoenzyme patterns and phylogenetic relationships in Acanthamoeba spp. isolated from contact lens containers in Korea. (7/407)

In order to refer to the basic information regarding the identification of isolates obtained from a contact lens container in Korea, the isoelectric focusing gel electrophoresis was employed to compare the isoenzyme band patterns among Acanthamoeba spp. including eight isolates and the simple pairwise dissimilarity analysis was carried out. For an alkaline phosphate development, isolate 7 and Acanthamoeba polyphaga showed homologous band patterns, and isolates 1, 2, and 3 showed the same patterns. For lactate dehydrogenase, similar patterns were observed in isolates 2 and 3. Isolates 3 and 5 showed homologous band patterns for malate dehydrogenase and glucose phosphate isomerase. For hexokinase, isolates 4, 7, and A, hatchetti showed the same band patterns. In others, a considerable number of interstrain polymorphisms was observed in nine isoenzyme band patterns. In Acanthamoeba group II, genetic distances among isolates 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 ranged from 0.104 to 0.200. In comparison to A. castellanii, A. hatchetti, and A. polyphaga, genetic distances of isolates 7 and 8 were 0.254 and 0.219, respectively. In Acanthamoeba group III, including A. culbertsoni, A. healyi, and A. royreba, isolate 6 had genetic distances which ranged from 0.314 to 0.336. Finally, when comparing to the six reference Acanthamoeba, it was possible to classify isolates 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5, as genetically close-related species and as independent species group. Furthermore, isolates 6, 7 and 8 were identified as independent species as well. (+info)

Clinical course of hurricane keratopathy. (8/407)

BACKGROUND/AIMS: "Hurricane keratopathy" is the name given to the whorl pattern, highlighted with fluorescein, seen in situations where corneal epithelial cell turnover is exaggerated. Although the condition is well described, follow up data on patients with this condition and its sequelae have only been reported in corneal graft patients. The aim was to study the clinical course of hurricane keratopathy in corneal graft patients and contact lens wearers, and to document any sequelae of this condition. METHODS: Hurricane keratopathy, occurring in 20 eyes with corneal grafts and 16 eyes (six bilateral) wearing rigid gas permeable contact lenses, was studied and followed. The occurrence, pattern, progress, resolution, and residual effects of the whorls were noted. RESULTS: Hurricane keratopathy was noted to occur in grafts as previously reported and also in contact lens wearers, which has hitherto not been reported. The whorls usually appeared within the first 3 weeks postoperatively and persisted up to 4 months. A small epithelial defect (11.1%), heaped epithelial cells (5.6%), and a nebular grade opacity (2.8%), were the only significant sequelae noted at the epicentre of the whorls. Resolution occurred from the periphery towards the centre of the cornea. CONCLUSIONS: The whorl pattern is sustained as long as the stimulus for increased cell turnover is maintained. Once this stimulus is eliminated, the pattern tends to resolve spontaneously. (+info)

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Contact lenses and other options can help patients safely maximize their vision underwater". Contact Lens Spectrum (June 2007 ... Contact lenses may be worn under a mask or helmet, but there is some risk of losing them if the mask floods. Water attenuates ... "Diving With Contact Lenses". Articles. DIVE.in. Retrieved 10 December 2016. Hegde, M. (30 September 2009). "The Blue, the Bluer ... This convex lens gives the name to the fisheye lens in photography. By wearing a flat diving mask, humans can see clearly ...

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Contact lenses and other options can help patients safely maximize their vision underwater". Contact Lens Spectrum (June). ... Corrective lenses can be fitted to the inside surface of the viewport or contact lenses may be worn inside the mask to allow ... Contact lenses may be worn under a mask or helmet, but there is some risk of losing them if the mask is dislodged in turbulent ... There should also be sufficient space between the mask lenses and the face that the eyelashes do not contact the glass ...

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Children and contact lenses. 2005 Correction of slight astigmatism using soft toric contact lenses. 2011 International aspects ... Nowadays, she is a Fellow of the International Association of Contact Lens Educators and the European Academy of Natural ... Since 1998 till 2001 Nisan was a Head Lecturer of Optometry and Contact Vision correction Course of Vision disease Department ... During 1991-1995 Nisan worked in the Contact, Complex and Special Vision Correction Center under auspices of Professor I. ...

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People should not wear contact lenses during episodes of conjunctivitis. Allergy immonotherapy (AIT) treatment involves ... An allergic reaction can be caused by any form of direct contact with the allergen-consuming food or drink one is sensitive to ... direct contact). Other common causes of serious allergy are wasp, fire ant and bee stings, penicillin, and latex. An extremely ... which causes the skin rash condition known as urushiol-induced contact dermatitis by changing a skin cell's configuration so ...

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CS1 maint: discouraged parameter (link) Scott, Cameron (March 29, 2014). "Contact Lenses with Infrared Vision? Ultra-thin ... This means that a sensor coated in graphene has as much contact with an aqueous system as an uncoated sensor, while remaining ... Szondy, David (January 31, 2016). "Graphene optical lens a billionth of a meter thick breaks the diffraction limit". newatlas. ... Performance was further improved by increasing contact between the top electrodes and the hole transport layer. Appropriately ...

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He started wearing contact lenses. This caused surprise in the cricket community, for whom Test match contracts normally ...

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Hybrid Contact Lens Management. Contact Lens Spectrum: "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 23 December 2010. ... Contact Lens & Anterior Eye: The Journal of the British Contact Lens Association. 33 (4): 157-166, quiz 205. doi:10.1016/j.clae ... Contact Lens & Anterior Eye. 22 (3): 87-90. doi:10.1016/S1367-0484(99)80044-7. PMID 16303411. "SoftPerm Hybrid Contact Lenses ... Initially the condition can typically be corrected with glasses or soft contact lenses. As the disease worsens special contact ...

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May experience a change in vision or contact lens tolerance [19]. *May deplete Vitamin B1 which can affect energy, mood, and ...

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The letter listed abuses at the camp and pleaded for help.[63] Secondly a small magazine in China called Lens published a 14- ...

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Many different bacteria and viruses can cause conjunctivitis in the neonate. The two most common causes are N. gonorrheae and Chlamydia acquired from the birth canal during delivery. Ophthalmia neonatorum due to gonococci (Neisseria gonorrhoeae) typically manifests in the first five days post birth and is associated with marked bilateral purulent discharge and local inflammation. In contrast, conjunctivitis secondary to infection with chlamydia (Chlamydia trachomatis) produces conjunctivitis after day three post birth, but may occur up to two weeks after delivery. The discharge is usually more watery in nature (mucopurulent) and less inflamed. Babies infected with chlamydia may develop pneumonitis (chest infection) at a later stage (range 2 weeks - 19 weeks after delivery). Infants with chlamydia pneumonitis should be treated with oral erythromycin for 10-14 days.[6] Other agents causing ophthalmia neonatorum include Herpes simplex virus (HSV 2), Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus ...

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Another alternative developed by Asius is a seal called the Ambrose Diaphonic Ear Lens (ADEL). The seal attaches to headphones ...

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The lens is suspended behind the pupil and photoreceptive retinal cells cover the back of the eye. The pupil can be adjusted in ... The venom appears to be able to penetrate the skin without a puncture, given prolonged contact. It contains tetrodotoxin, which ... each branch of the vena cava expands to form renal appendages which are in direct contact with the thin-walled nephridium. The ...

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... color balance is typically achieved by using color correction filters over the lights or on the camera lens.[3] ...

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These electron are then focus using electron lenses inside the intensifier to an output screen coated with phosphorescent ...

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The lentil (Lens culinaris or Lens esculenta) is an edible legume. It is a bushy annual plant known for its lens-shaped seeds. ... The genus Lens is part of the subfamily Faboideae which is contained in the flowering plant family Fabaceae or commonly known ... Lens is a small genus which consists of the cultivated L. culinaris and six related wild taxa. Among the different taxa of wild ... According to their inter-crossability Lens species can be divided into three gene pools: *Primary gene pool: L. culinaris (and ...

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Examples include surgical instruments (Class I), contact lenses and ultrasound scanners (Class II), orthopedic implants and ... The electrodes contact the heart directly through the chest, allowing stimulation pulses to pass through the body. Recipients ... The European classification depends on rules that involve the medical device's duration of body contact, invasive character, ...

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Uncoated glasses lens (top) versus lens with antireflective coating. Note the tinted reflection from the coated lens. ... Corrective lenses[edit]. Opticians may recommend "anti-reflection lenses" because the decreased reflection enhances the ... Antireflective ophthalmic lenses should not be confused with polarized lenses, which decrease (by absorption) the visible glare ... Examples include anti-glare coatings on corrective lenses and camera lens elements, and antireflective coatings on solar cells. ...

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A gradient-index lens with a parabolic variation of refractive index (n) with radial distance (x). The lens focuses light in ... A high refractive index contact liquid is used to achieve optical contact between the gem and the prism. At small incidence ... It determines the focusing power of lenses, the dispersive power of prisms, the reflectivity of lens coatings, and the light- ... 276 The crystalline lens of the human eye is an example of a GRIN lens with a refractive index varying from about 1.406 in the ...

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When belugas surface, their lens and cornea correct the nearsightedness that results from the refraction of light; they contain ... Whistles are narrow-band frequency modulated (FM) signals, used for communicative purposes, such as contact calls. ... during which whales do not respond to passing vessels unless they are in contact, leading to the suggestion that whales ... and avoid both predators and social contact during their period of rest.[73] ...

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Being a printed plate, the accuracy of the test depends on using the proper lighting to illuminate the page. A "daylight" bulb illuminator is required to give the most accurate results, of around 6000-7000K temperature (ideal: 6500K, Color Rendering Index (CRI) ,90), and is required for military color vision screening policy. Fluorescent bulbs are many times used in school testing, but the color of fluorescent bulbs and their CRI can vary widely. Incandescent bulbs should not be used, as their low temperature (yellow-color) give highly inaccurate results, allowing some color vision deficient persons to pass. Proper testing technique is to give only three seconds per plate for an answer, and not allow coaching, touching or tracing of the numbers by the subject. The test is best given in random sequence, if possible, to reduce the effectiveness of prior memorization of the answers by subjects. Some pseudo-isochromatic plate books have the pages in binders, so the plates may be rearranged ...

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... so the focal length of the lens altered to function in air. The eye was now exposed to a relatively dry environment rather than ...

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RC Lens‎ (5 C, 3 P, 1 F). *. ► Levallois SC‎ (1 C, 1 P) ... Contact Wikipedia. *Developers. *Statistics. *Cookie statement ...

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Paul Levinson's 1999 book Digital McLuhan explores the ways that McLuhan's work can be better understood through the lens of ...

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However gravitational lensing can cause part of the light cone to fold in on itself, in such a way that part of the cone is ...

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Legally blind indicates that a person has less than 20/200 vision in the better eye after best correction (contact lenses or ... The definition of visual impairment is reduced vision not corrected by glasses or contact lenses. The World Health Organization ... Some also include those who have a decreased ability to see because they do not have access to glasses or contact lenses.[1] ... even with the aid of eyeglasses or contact lenses. They use a combination of vision and other senses to learn, although they ...

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One of Hunain ibn Ishaq's innovations was to describe the crystalline lens as being located in the exact center of the eye.[2] ... "A medieval fallacy: the crystalline lens in the center of the eye". Clinical Ophthalmology. 2016 (10): 649-662. ...

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... limits those under the influence of alcohol to see the world through a nearsighted lens;[2] in other words, ... Clarifying Aggression and Other Acts of Disinhibition Through a Distorted Lens". Perspectives on Psychological Science. 5 (3): ...

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We have been in contact with the Hillsborough Family Support Group and the Hillsborough Justice Campaign to express our deep ... lens of hooliganism'.[31] ... That was after the IPCC's Hillsborough Contact team had ...

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Hudson, James M.; Bruckman, Amy S. (2004). "The Bystander Effect: A Lens for Understanding Patterns of Participation". Journal ...

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It is also used in rigid gas permeable contact lens fitting to evaluate the tear layer under the lens. It is available as ...

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The Current State of the Human Rights and Development Debate seen through the Lens of the Millennium Development Goals". Human ...

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"Lens that defined a generation". The Jewish Chronicle. Retrieved December 23, 2017 ...

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Bem, Sandra Lipsitz (1993). The Lenses of Gender: Transforming the Debate on Sexual Inequality. New Haven u.a.: Yale University ... Serano notes that some behaviors, such as frequent smiling or avoiding eye contact with strangers, are considered feminine ... It also recasts and reimagines femininity through a male heterosexual lens, for example interpreting women's empathy and ...

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Thomas Sutton, inventor of the single-lens reflex camera, took the picture. He photographed a tartan ribbon three times, ... Maxwell would often attend lectures at the Royal Institution, where he came into regular contact with Michael Faraday. The ...

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A distichia is an eyelash that arises from an abnormal spot on the eyelid. This abnormality, attributed to a genetic mutation, is known to affect dogs and humans. Distichiae (the abnormal eyelash) usually exit from the duct of the meibomian gland at the eyelid margin. They are usually multiple and sometimes more than one arises from a duct. They can affect either the upper or lower eyelid and are usually bilateral. The lower eyelids of dogs usually have no eyelashes.[1] Distichiae usually cause no symptoms because the lashes are soft, but they can irritate the eye and cause tearing, squinting, inflammation, corneal ulcers and scarring.[2] Treatment options include manual removal, electrolysis, electrocautery, cryotherapy, and surgery. ...

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When this happens, people wear glasses or contact lenses. Find out more in this article for kids. ... But eyeglasses or contact lenses, also called corrective lenses, can help most people see more clearly. ... Glasses or contact lenses correct vision because they allow the eye to focus light in the right spot on the retina - the spot ... Glasses or contact lenses work so well because they can correct refractive problems. In other words, they bend the light rays ...

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A circle contact lens, also known as a big eye contact lens and circle lens, is a cosmetic (non-corrective and decorative) ... Korean contact lens companies Geo Medical Inc. and Migwang Contact Lens[13] (operating under the brand name Clearlab in the US ... Decorative soft contact lens must be fitted appropriately, as tinted soft contact lenses may reduce vision by temporarily ... Similar to the diameter of regular contact lenses, circle lenses have no more than 15mm diameter since larger sizes would be ...

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The size of the contact lens market is likely to grow due to the increasing occurrence of eye-related conditions such as astigmatism , hyperopia and myopia . (wikipedia.org)
'toric' are toric lenses for the correction of astigmatism. (zeiss.com)
Wearers may use the contact lenses to help correct astigmatism which impairs clarity in vision due to an uneven eye lens or cornea. (news-medical.net)
People who wear toric contact lenses to compensate for astigmatism may also experience headaches due to fit. (news-medical.net)
Are Contact Lenses Safe for Astigmatism? (mercola.com)
Should You Wear Contact Lenses for Astigmatism? (mercola.com)
Rigid glass permeable (RGP or GP) toric contact lenses are other possible options, but these are typically prescribed for severe or unusual astigmatism cases. (mercola.com)
They work because their uniform front surface acts as the primary refracting surface of the eye, therefore correcting astigmatism without the control rotation mechanism of toric lenses. (mercola.com)
In addition to these three, there are now various specialty contacts for astigmatism available. (mercola.com)
You can even get colored contacts for astigmatism, allowing you to change your eye color. (mercola.com)
The problem with relying on contact lenses for astigmatism or any refractive error is that they can put you at risk of infection. (mercola.com)
A prescription for contact lenses, therefore, involves more than simply knowing the optical power that corrects for nearsightedness, farsightedness, or astigmatism. (aoa.org)
Contact lens services available at the Pacific University College ofOptometry Family Vision Centers include: the fitting and management of contact lenses for refractive conditions such as nearsightedness, farsightedness, astigmatism, and presbyopia. (pacificu.edu)
Can people with astigmatism wear Novelty lenses? (justlenses.com)
Whenever I am wearing my Acuvue Advance for Astigmatism contact lenses, I always seem to forget that I am wearing them. (contactsamerica.com)
My astigmatism has prevented me from finding a contact lens that really did the trick for me. (contactsamerica.com)
These Frequency 55 Toric contacts are the first lenses I have found that correct my astigmatism while keeping my eyes comfortable and moist! (contactsamerica.com)
These Preference Toric DW lenses correct my astigmatism, while also keeping my eyes comfortable! (contactsamerica.com)
My doctor recommended I try these Frequency 55 Toric XR contacts to correct my astigmatism. (contactsamerica.com)
I have finally found a lens that corrects my astigmatism while being easy-to-use! (contactsamerica.com)
Special soft contact lenses called toric lenses correct astigmatism. (eyetopics.com)
This lens has been called the new benchmark of soft lenses for patients with astigmatism, desiring a 2-week wear cycle. (eyetopics.com)

Descartes proposed another idea in 1636-a glass tube filled with liquid placed in direct contact with the cornea. (wikipedia.org)
People who wear contact lenses have a higher risk for keratitis, an infection of the cornea , the clear outer covering of your eye . (webmd.com)
Decorative soft contact lens must be fitted appropriately, as tinted soft contact lenses may reduce vision by temporarily increasing the number of high-order aberrations under bright-light and low-light conditions, as the center of tinted lenses does not always coincide with the center of the cornea, and thus decorative soft contact lenses must be fitted appropriately. (wikipedia.org)
Contact lenses appear to be worn in direct contact with the cornea, but they actually float on a layer of tears that separates them from the cornea. (encyclopedia.com)
Scleral contact lenses can help people who don't respond to other treatments for their cornea conditions. (mayoclinic.org)
A fluid barrier keeps the scleral lens from touching the cornea. (mayoclinic.org)
The lack of contact between the back of the scleral lens and the cornea reduces pain, and the spherical front surface of the lens improves vision. (mayoclinic.org)
Scleral contact lenses cover the white part of the eye and arch over the cornea. (mayoclinic.org)
This is when light entering a person's eyes through the outer cornea of the eye and through the lens does not focus on the retina but either converges before or after the retina. (news-medical.net)
contact lens Lens worn on the cornea to aid defective vision. (encyclopedia.com)
Hard (corneal) lenses cover the pupil and part of the cornea. (encyclopedia.com)
Soft (hydrophilic) lenses cover the whole cornea and are hydrated in saline solution. (encyclopedia.com)
They have a design feature that allows the lens to rotate and adjust to the proper orientation on the cornea, allowing the power meridians of the lens to align with the appropriate eye meridians, giving the wearer clear vision. (mercola.com)
Rigid gas permeable (RGP or GP) contact lenses - These lenses, as their name implies, are rigid, allowing them to retain their spherical shape on the eye, as opposed to conforming to the irregular shape of the cornea. (mercola.com)
This type of contact lens is relatively soft and flexible, which allows it to drape over the entire surface of the cornea like a blanket. (pacificu.edu)
With soft contact lenses, water can also alter the shape of the lens and potentially damage the cornea. (medicalnewstoday.com)
The mission of the University of Missouri-St. Louis College of Optometry Residency Program in Cornea and Contact Lenses is to provide high quality, advanced post-graduate education and clinical training in cornea and contact lenses to qualified optometrists who will contribute to eye care and the profession of optometry, particularly in this specialty area. (umsl.edu)
It's so arduous to monitor," says Thomas Quinn, who is head of the American Optometric Association's contact lens and cornea section. (technologyreview.com)
One option included fitting the lenses with 0.1-millimetre-thick air channels to allow oxygen to circulate through the mechanism and reach the cornea. (dezeen.com)
If lenses don't fit, they can irritate the cornea, causing damage and possible infection. (eurekalert.org)
Novelty lenses are fine, but they should be prescribed, fit and maintained like any other lenses," said Damien Macaluso, M.D., assistant professor of ophthalmology, Division of Cornea and Refractive Surgery in the OHSU School of Medicine. (eurekalert.org)
The coated and uncoated lenses had similar characteristics, including wettability, surface deposits, lens fitting on the center of the eye, lens movement and tightness, and coverage of the cornea. (newswise.com)
No Signs of Safety Problems with Melimine-Coated Lenses in Human Eye The only significant difference was increased staining of the cornea (the clear outer layer of the eye) caused by melimine-coated lenses. (newswise.com)
However, the idea was impracticable, since the device was to be placed in direct contact with the cornea and thus would have made blinking impossible. (wikipedia.org)
These were much smaller than the original scleral lenses, as they sat only on the cornea rather than across all of the visible ocular surface, and could be worn up to 16 hours a day. (wikipedia.org)

Contact lenses are considered medical devices and can be worn to correct vision , or for cosmetic or therapeutic reasons. (wikipedia.org)
Eyeglass lenses are mounted in frames worn on the face, sitting mostly on the ears and nose, so that the lenses are positioned in front of the eyes. (encyclopedia.com)
Contact lenses, when worn and cared for properly, are a safe and effective form of vision correction used by an estimated 45 million Americans. (medscape.com)
Contact lenses prescribed by a licensed doctor of optometry are worn safely and comfortably by millions of people worldwide and have a long history of providing wearers with a safe and effective form of vision correction. (aoa.org)
The amount of time a lens is worn each day and the frequency with which it is replaced is dependent upon many factors, such as doctor's recommendations, ocular health of the eye, patient convenience and compliance with lens care regimen. (pacificu.edu)
Daily Wear: With this schedule, the lenses are worn for an average of 12 hours per day and then removed at night. (pacificu.edu)
Extended Wear: These lenses may be worn overnight for 1-6 consecutive nights. (pacificu.edu)
The ocean carries a lot of bacteria as well, so before the contacts are worn they would obviously have to go through a disinfecting process which would also remove the salt from the jellyfish surface thereby making them transparent once again. (halfbakery.com)
Contact lenses are worn by an estimated 41 million people in the US. (medicalnewstoday.com)
The soft contact lenses currently worn by an estimated 93% of contact lens wearers were first introduced in 1971. (medicalnewstoday.com)
Had worn hard lenses for years until 6-8 years ago, when I started having dry eyes. (dailystrength.org)
It should be changed on a weekly basis, even if the lenses are never worn. (justlenses.com)
All of my siblings had worn Proclear Compatibles contact lenses, and had nothing but good things to say about them. (contactsamerica.com)
They are the best contacts I have ever worn by far. (contactsamerica.com)
The lenses are worn as daily wear for one to two weeks and discarded. (eyetopics.com)
CIBA Vision's Focus Night and Day contact lenses are designed to be worn for up to a month and discarded. (eyetopics.com)
Acuvue 2 Colour - Enhancer contact lenses are designed to change the color of light eyes and are 1-2 week disposable lenses that are worn for up to two weeks and discarded. (eyetopics.com)
Johnson and Johnson's Acuvue Oasys for Presbyopia contact lenses are bifocal disposable lenses designed to be worn by patients suffering from Presbyopia. (eyetopics.com)
A recent AOA survey found that 26 percent of Americans who have worn decorative contact lenses bought them without a prescription from a source other than an eye doctor. (hon.ch)
They write, "[T]his study has shown that melimine coated contact lenses can be safely worn by humans without any major side effects. (newswise.com)
The day after they were worn, the lenses were still active against Pseudomonas and Staphylococcus bacteria in culture. (newswise.com)
Contact lenses are ocular prosthetic devices used by over 150 million people worldwide, and they can be worn to correct vision or for cosmetic or therapeutic reasons. (wikipedia.org)
citation needed] Large and unwieldy, Fick's lens could be worn only for a couple of hours at a time. (wikipedia.org)

An optician makes or sells eyeglasses and contact lenses according to an ophthalmologist's or optometrist's prescription. (kidshealth.org)
Patients who develop presbyopia will need to see their optician to get a new prescription for their contact lenses to help correct the condition. (news-medical.net)
The patient will need to explore a better fitting toric lens with their optician. (news-medical.net)
It's advised that the increasingly popular coloured cosmetic lenses should only be sold by a registered optician or doctor who is able to provide after-care advice. (itv.com)
Under state law, a California resident retailer could only sell and /or dispense contact lenses if the retailer is a licensed physician or surgeon, licensed optometrist, registered dispensing optician or a pharmacist. (pe.com)

Toric contact lenses - These are soft contact lenses that are usually made of either the typical hydrogel material or a highly breathable silicone hydrogel. (mercola.com)
That changed when I first bought Biomedics Toric contact lenses, and I don t plan on ever changing again. (contactsamerica.com)
Having just ordered my Proclear Toric contact lenses, I can now say that it was a great experience. (contactsamerica.com)
Astigmatic patients are given crisp, irritant-free vision when wearing CIBA Vision's Focus Dailies Toric contact lenses because they are replaced with new lenses every day, avoiding any buildup of deposits that can irritate your eyesight and cloud your vision. (eyetopics.com)
Biomedics Toric contact lenses from Coopervision are 1-2 week disposable, toric contact lenses. (eyetopics.com)

The week of August 21-25, 2017 marks the fourth annual Contact Lens Health Week ! (cdc.gov)

The high-powered bifocal lenses also did not appear to hurt kids' vision, even though they were subjected to stronger reading power before they needed that level of correction, the researchers said. (webmd.com)
With ZEISS Contact Day 1, you have fresh, clean contact lenses for spherical correction every day. (zeiss.com)
He explains that, with Alcon Dailies Total1 ® multifocal contact lenses, the near-vision correction is addressed at the centre of the lens and that its aspheric design means that the power gradually blends toward the distance. (nationalpost.com)
The greater the index of refraction of the lens material and the greater the difference in the curvature between the two surfaces of the lens, the greater the change in direction of light that passes through it, and the greater the correction. (encyclopedia.com)
Lenses can be unifocal, with one correction for all distances, or they can be correct for more than one distance (multifocal). (encyclopedia.com)
however, lenses where the correction gradually changes from one area to the other, without visible lines, have been available since the 1970s. (encyclopedia.com)
Safe contact lenses use provides an effective form of vision correction. (aoa.org)
Easy to fit lenses for the correction of aphakia. (bausch.com)
Contact lenses that are indicated for therapeutic use and can also provide optical correction during healing if required. (bausch.com)
Monovision: The most common type of correction for presbyopia with contact lenses involves two different focal distances. (pacificu.edu)
This type of lens comes in plano (no correction). (justlenses.com)
Hand-painted lens are currently only available without correction. (justlenses.com)
One alternative is to prescribe the multifocal contact lenses for daytime use and a different correction for driving at night. (redorbit.com)
It's extremely important that anyone desiring to wear contact lenses for any reason get an eye exam from a doctor of optometry and only wear contact lenses, with or without vision correction, that have been properly fitted," Pierce said. (hon.ch)
If you need specific vision correction and a strong prescription, monthly contact lenses may be the better choice. (cvs.com)

THURSDAY, Aug. 13, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- Kids suffering from nearsightedness can slow the progression of their myopia by using soft bifocal contact lenses , a new trial shows. (webmd.com)
Based on these findings, Walline said parents should talk with their family eye doctor about bifocal contacts for their nearsighted child, to prevent potentially devastating eye conditions associated with myopia, including cataracts , glaucoma or retinal detachment . (webmd.com)
The BLINK trial, which was funded by the U.S. National Eye Institute, is important because most previous bifocal contact studies have been conducted in Asian countries, and in Asian kids the rate of myopia progression "can be up to twice as much and twice as fast," Fredrick said. (webmd.com)
The lenses have varying powers in their different meridians, allowing them to correct the varying levels of myopia or hyperopia in the person's eye. (mercola.com)
Specializing in myopia control lenses for children, our experienced optometrists at The Point Optical will assist in providing the solution for all your optical needs. (streetdirectory.com)
Designed for kids, these contacts would nip myopia in the bud. (popsci.com)
Myopia develops when a person's eye is elongated, which makes it difficult for the lens to focus light onto the far-away retina. (popsci.com)
Topics included a look into the future for managing myopia and contact lens discomfort. (modernmedicine.com)
Long-term effects of hydrophilic contact lenses on myopia. (nih.gov)
There appears to be no effect of soft contact lens wear on the progression of myopia. (nih.gov)
citation needed] August Müller of Kiel, Germany, corrected his own severe myopia with a more convenient blown-glass scleral contact lens of his own manufacture in 1888. (wikipedia.org)

Wearing decorative contacts without a prescription from an eye doctor can lead to serious problems such as open sores, scratches, infection, and vision loss that can haunt you long after October 31. (cdc.gov)
Obtaining contact lenses without a prescription and proper wear and care education could lead to serious eye injury or infection. (cdc.gov)
Increasing awareness about the importance of proper contact lens hygiene can encourage wearers to adopt healthy habits that can help reduce their chances of getting an eye infection. (cdc.gov)
According to the report, approximately 6 out of 7 adolescents reported at least one contact lens behavior-such as sleeping in lenses, swimming with lenses, or not replacing storage cases regularly-that put them at risk for a serious eye infection. (cdc.gov)
They may give him or her a clue about what's wrong since cultures are sometimes taken off contact lenses to determine what is causing the infection. (webmd.com)
Wash your hands and keep your contacts sterile to avoid an eye infection from it. (webmd.com)
Moreover, dangers of infection are significant, especially when these teens swap lenses with each other. (emory.edu)
To illustrate their serious health implications, six cases of contact lens-related corneal infection, in which sleeping in lenses was reported as the main risk factor, are presented. (medscape.com)
[ 2 ] Among the many behaviors that increase the risk for a contact lens-related corneal infection, sleeping in lenses is one of the riskiest and one of the most commonly reported behaviors among adolescent and adult contact lens wearers. (medscape.com)
Many common care mistakes, including failing to clean and store lenses as directed by a doctor of optometry and sleeping while wearing contacts, can increase the chance of getting bacteria in the eyes and causing infection. (aoa.org)
But despite their prevalence and the benefits they can provide, many people (myself included) wear contact lenses in a way that can compromise eye health, increasing the risk of damaged corneas and infection from microbes. (medicalnewstoday.com)
Exposing the lenses to water should be avoided as water can carry bacteria and other microbes that cause infection. (medicalnewstoday.com)
Sounds like you have gotten an eye infection which can happen wearing contact lenses. (dailystrength.org)
I do not believe it is an eye infection cause it went away after I quite wearing my contact for a couple of days. (dailystrength.org)
if it were an infection it wouldn't clear up that quick and it wouldn't repeat with a new contact and a new solution bottle. (dailystrength.org)
The American Optometric Association warns that "consumers who purchase lenses without a prescription or without consultation from an eye doctor put themselves at risk of serious bacterial infection, or even significant damage to the eye's ability to function, with the potential for irreversible sight loss. (inquisitr.com)
Chapter topics include Microbial Infection in Contact Lens Wear, Dry Eyes, Soft. (google.com)
Circle contacts may scratch the eyes' surface due to improper fit and lead to bacterial infection. (ehow.co.uk)
For optimal ocular health, the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) stresses "safe handling, storage, and cleaning of your lenses are key steps to reduce your risk of a keratitis infection. (refinery29.com)
Beyond 30 days, lens solution can be overrun with bacteria and other microorganisms, offering a perfect portal for infection once the lens is placed on the eye. (eurekalert.org)
Consumers often share the lenses with friends as well, providing another invitation to infection. (eurekalert.org)
Synthetic Coating Designed to Mimic Natural Infection-Fighting Peptides The researchers performed a series of experiments to evaluate the safety of contact lenses coated with melimine, designed to reduce the risk of inflammation and infections. (newswise.com)
The lenses can lead to corneal ulcers, eye infection or swelling, allergic reactions and vision problems, the FDA said, citing injury reports it has received. (ksl.com)
Microbial corneal infection is the most serious and "most common vision threatening" complication of contact lens wear, which is believed to be strongly associated with contact lens cases. (wikipedia.org)

Also, different contact lenses often are made from different materials and in different sizes, some of which can be comfortable and healthy for you to wear, while others can lead to discomfort and even eye health problems. (aoa.org)
Their claim that the contacts "may provide improved comfort for contact lens wearers who experience mild discomfort or symptoms relating to dryness during lens wear," has been approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA). (medicalnewstoday.com)
I work very long days, and these contacts give me crystal-clear vision from day to night with no irritation or discomfort! (contactsamerica.com)
Comfort ratings were similar between the two lenses-just one volunteer reported discomfort with the coated lenses. (newswise.com)
It's important to note that if you experience any pain or discomfort from your contact lens, discontinue use immediately and consult your eye care professional. (cvs.com)

This unacceptable regulatory capture is why companies like Johnson & Johnson, Alcon, Valeant Pharmaceuticals's Bausch & Lomb, and CooperVision still boast 97 percent of the contact lens industry's market share -- because eye doctors are taking advantage of their government-mandated prescribing powers for personal gain. (forbes.com)
coopervision hydrasoft high range yearly lenses. (lens101.com)
With its acquisition of Ocular Sciences, Inc. in 2004, CooperVision has become the world's largest and most dependable contact lens manufacturer. (contactsamerica.com)
ClearSight 1 Day contact lenses from CooperVision are daily disposable soft contact lens. (eyetopics.com)
Biomedics EP, contact lenses from Coopervision are 1-2 week disposable lenses. (eyetopics.com)
Exploring the Benefits of Monthly Contact Lenses,' CooperVision. (cvs.com)

The lenses they buy over-the-counter are not prescribed by a medical professional, and as such, do not typically 'fit' the wearer. (emory.edu)
GP lenses give the wearer sharper vision than toric lenses, but they can be more difficult to adapt to. (mercola.com)
A contact lens made from a slice of jellyfish would not only solve this problem, but it would probably offer some sort of aqueous bonus, being perhaps that the wearer of said contact could see great distances under water, and hidden, normally invisible things as well. (halfbakery.com)
These days every contact lens wearer has at least one pair of glasses to give their eyes a break after hours of contact lens wear. (zeiss.com)
To avoid trouble while removing contact lenses, the wearer should maintain proper hygiene, use lubricating eyedrops before removal, remain calm and conside. (reference.com)
When the polarisations passing through both the glasses and the lenses match, the wearer is able to see. (dezeen.com)
Multifocal contact lenses are designed to allow different lens powers that target vision at varying distances from the wearer. (coopervision.com)
A new solar-powered contact lens embedded with LEDs means that the wearer can see what you can't. (fastcompany.com)

www.wholesalecontactlists**** There has been much discussion as to the origin of glasses and contact lenses, but they are generally believed to have been known at a period much earlier than that of Salvino degli Armati. (metacafe.com)
Corrective eye glasses and contact lenses will no longer be to subject to state sales taxes starting July 1 - a change that is expected to save consumers millions of dollars, according to state officials. (daytondailynews.com)
LSC estimated that Ohioans will spend about $400 million on corrective eye glasses and contact lenses in 2020. (daytondailynews.com)

Some decorative contact lenses can turn your Halloween into a nightmare. (cdc.gov)
Educate yourself and others about the dangers of using decorative contact lenses without a prescription. (cdc.gov)
Decorative contact lenses bought from costume shops, online stores, beauty salons, convenience stores, flea markets, or any place where a prescription is not required will not be properly fitted to your eyes. (cdc.gov)
The best way to protect your eyes from potential complications is to talk to your eye doctor about decorative contacts and learn about healthy contact lens wear and care habits. (cdc.gov)
A circle contact lens , also known as a big eye contact lens and circle lens , is a cosmetic (non-corrective and decorative) contact lens that makes the eye's iris appear larger. (wikipedia.org)
In the United States decorative, non-corrective contact lenses are considered medical devices by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and sale and marketing of such devices require market clearance by the FDA and a valid prescription from a medical professional. (wikipedia.org)
These lenses-sold at hairdressers, flea markets and even gas stations-are decorative and especially popular around Halloween. (emory.edu)
Many people think that if you are wearing the lenses purely for decorative purpose, you do not need a prescription,' Ward continued. (emory.edu)
The report says the demand for decorative contact lenses continues to increase, particularly among teenage girls and young women, with consumers spending approximately $180 million on them so far. (emory.edu)
Because of the growing market, the report states: 'American young people remain at risk as a major target of the unauthorized sale of decorative contact lenses. (emory.edu)
Having trendy decorative contact lenses is not worth losing your sight. (emory.edu)
Occasionally some people also wear coloured contact lenses for decorative purposes. (news-medical.net)
Encounter problems associated with decorative contact lenses? (aoa.org)
The American Optometric Association's (AOA) 2014 American Eye-Q consumer survey found that 50 percent of respondents who wore decorative contact lenses purchased them without a prescription. (bausch.com)
Federal criminal complaints have been filed against owners and operators of businesses accused of selling decorative contact lenses without required prescriptions. (pe.com)
Decorative contact lenses may seem like a fun costume accessory, but if you're not careful, they can cause serious eye and vision problems," said Samuel Pierce, president of the American Optometric Association (AOA). (hon.ch)
Many people mistakenly believe they don't need a prescription for decorative contact lenses. (hon.ch)
There is growing concern about sales of illegal decorative contact lenses online and at locations such as costume shops and gas stations. (hon.ch)
In fact, the FDA is issuing an import alert instructing FDA and Customs officials to detain automatically all decorative contact lenses presented at United States ports of entry. (eurekalert.org)
The FDA will seize decorative contact lenses currently on the market in violation of federal law. (eurekalert.org)
The FDA is also communicating with the public and with the eye care professional community concerning the dangers of using decorative contact lenses. (eurekalert.org)
Consumers should understand that decorative contact lenses, like contact lenses intended for correcting vision, present serious risks to eye health if they are distributed without a valid prescription and proper fitting by a qualified eye care professional," said FDA Deputy Commissioner Dr. Lester M. Crawford. (eurekalert.org)
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Federal health officials are warning people not to use decorative contact lenses as part of Halloween costumes. (ksl.com)
Decorative lenses sold without a prescription are illegal and can cause serious eye injury and even blindness, the Food and Drug Administration said Thursday. (ksl.com)

[10] Indeed, concerns with these lenses in the United States arise from people buying lenses without consulting their optometrists , which could result in lenses that do not fit the individual's eyes properly. (wikipedia.org)
The Mayo Clinic contact lens specialty group is staffed by optometrists and ophthalmologists who work closely with technicians certified by the National Contact Lens Examiners. (mayoclinic.org)
In 2004, the Republican-controlled Congress passed the Contact Lens Rule , which asked the FTC to step in because government-licensed optometrists and ophthalmologists were using the power of regulatory capture (vis-a-vis government prescription mandates) to raise prices by forcing consumers to purchase lenses directly from them at inflated prices. (forbes.com)
A licence to dispense contact lenses will increase registered opticians' opportunities in the optical industry, or with ophthalmologists or optometrists. (nait.ca)
Contacts based on this design could soon be available for optometrists to prescribe to children, the OSA says. (popsci.com)
The website requires users to either fax in signed prescriptions or provide contact information for their optometrists. (reference.com)
City, University of London has organised a 2-day event called WinC (Workshops in Contact lenses), with the aim to offer workshops to optometrists and contact lens opticians who are interested in learning more about specialised contact lenses and the anterior eye. (city.ac.uk)
But optometrists speaking to CNN warn that the look was CGI generated, and advise against the use of novelty lenses entirely. (inquisitr.com)
Many optometrists have voiced concern that the cosmetic circular contact lenses are risky. (ehow.co.uk)

If you need glasses or contact lenses, your doctor will write you a prescription. (kidshealth.org)
Contact lens wearers can also wear sunglasses, goggles, or other eyewear of their choice without having to fit them with prescription lenses or worry about compatibility with glasses. (wikipedia.org)
Acuvue, an American subsidiary of Johnson & Johnson (J&J), has a line prescription of 1-Day circle lenses marketed under the name "Acuvue Define" available in Far East markets, online [14] and now in the UK and US. (wikipedia.org)
Bifocal contacts with a powerful corrective prescription slowed the progression of nearsightedness in youngsters by 43% compared to single- vision contacts, the results showed. (webmd.com)
Presbyopia historically has been corrected with prescription glasses with bifocal or progressive lenses or by reading glasses. (nationalpost.com)
It is often managed with prescription glasses with bifocal or progressive lenses or by reading glasses over contact lenses. (nationalpost.com)
Purchasers did not receive any instructions on how to properly care for or wear the lenses, and all were sold individual contact lenses without a prescription, examination or fitting by an eye care professional. (emory.edu)
A separate contact lens -fitting exam is necessary if the patient wants contact lenses, because an eyeglass prescription is not the same as a contact lens prescription. (encyclopedia.com)
They can also be a factor in headaches for people who wear contact lenses if they are wearing the wrong prescription. (news-medical.net)
The toric lenses might not be as effective as prescription glasses at adjusting vision. (news-medical.net)
Cosmetic contact lenses can cause problems if they have not been selected and initially fitted with the help of an optometrist to ensure that they are the correct prescription and to minimize the risk of refractive errors. (news-medical.net)
The legislation required that doctors give copies of the prescription to the patient, who could then use those slips to shop anywhere he/she wants to for lenses so long as a doctor did not flag a health concern within one business day. (forbes.com)
Perhaps once the Trump administration officially takes charge, the FTC will also gain a more conservative bent and further chip away at these contact lens monopolies by relaxing the unreasonable eyecare prescription mandate. (forbes.com)
When you get an eye exam, the prescriber is required to give you a copy of your contact lens prescription when the fitting is complete, even if you don't ask for it. (fda.gov)
You can use this prescription at another vendor or to order contact lenses on the Internet, over the phone, or by mail. (fda.gov)
As defined by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) in the contact lens rule , a prescription should contain sufficient information for a seller to completely and accurately fill the prescription. (fda.gov)
After giving you a copy of your prescription, prescribers who sell lenses or have a direct or indirect financial interest in the sale of contact lenses are required to ask you to sign a confirmation that you received the prescription. (fda.gov)
Sellers must take steps to verify the contact lens prescription, as described in the FTC's rule. (fda.gov)
Just like prescription eyeglasses, you cannot simply wear just any type of contact lenses if you have a refractive error. (mercola.com)
Contact lenses, whether corrective or plano , are classified as medical devices by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and require a valid prescription under federal law to purchase. (aoa.org)
All contact lenses, even purely cosmetic ones, are considered medical devices and require a prescription. (aoa.org)
See their campaign that alerts consumers of the dangers of purchasing contact lenses without a prescription . (bausch.com)
All contact lenses are considered prescription medical devices subject to U.S. Food and Drug Administration regulations. (pe.com)
Yes, you can wear Novelty lenses if you wear prescription lenses. (justlenses.com)
Can I use an eyeglass prescription to purchase Novelty contact lenses? (justlenses.com)
Your eyeglass prescription will not work for contact lenses. (justlenses.com)
You will need a contact lens prescription from an eye care provider. (justlenses.com)
Can I purchase multiple designs of the Novelty contact lenses along with my prescription? (justlenses.com)
The prescription is not for the design but for the type of contact lens. (justlenses.com)
Do I need a prescription from an eye doctor to buy Novelty Contact Lenses? (justlenses.com)
If you live in the US, we are required to verify your contact lens prescription. (justlenses.com)
Can I get a Novelty lens in my prescription? (justlenses.com)
Select the contact lenses you like and they might come in your prescription. (justlenses.com)
If these changes don't improve dry eyes, people may want to discuss changing their prescription or contact lenses. (medicalnewstoday.com)
Both websites require information from an up-to-date optometrist's prescription, and Lens.com uses an additional prescription verification program. (reference.com)
Prescription contact lenses do not make the pupil of the eye appear larger. (ehow.co.uk)
Contact lenses sold without a prescription is illegal under U.S. law, but women in America and overseas are clamouring for circle contact lenses. (ehow.co.uk)
Circle contacts are not as permeable as standard prescription contacts, so enough oxygen may not reach the eyes. (ehow.co.uk)
Buying contact lenses is easy, you just need to know your up-to-date prescription. (specsavers.co.uk)
Multifocal contact lenses are designed with a gradual transition between a prescription for close reading on one end and a prescription for normal distance viewing on the other. (coopervision.com)
Bifocals, on the other hand, have a sharp edge between the near and far vision prescription areas of the lens. (coopervision.com)
Disposable monthly contacts come in an extensive number of prescription options. (cvs.com)
FOR FREE SHIPPING: Free standard shipping on contact lenses and glasses is 5 to 7 business days, depending on the prescription verification process. (cvs.com)
Free standard shipping on contact Lenses is 5-7 business days, depending on the prescription verification process. (cvs.com)
The lenses, which come in various colors and designs, have been sold without prescription in beauty salons, flea markets, convenience stores and beach shops and online, the agency said. (ksl.com)

Last week Google and Novartis announced that they're teaming up to develop contact lenses that monitor glucose levels and automatically adjust their focus. (technologyreview.com)
Pharmaceutical giant Novartis International AG and technology giant Google have teamed up to create a smart contact lens capable of measuring diabetics' glucose levels and correcting farsightedness. (latimes.com)

CDC is sharing the stories of three people- Whitney , Te' , and Ryan -who suffered from serious eye infections caused by improper contact lens wear and care. (cdc.gov)
Watch their videos to learn how these eye infections affected their lives, and how they changed the way they wear and care for contact lenses. (cdc.gov)
Wearing contact lenses puts you at risk of several serious conditions including eye infections and corneal ulcers. (fda.gov)
Some of the possible serious hazards of wearing contact lenses are corneal ulcers, eye infections, and even blindness. (fda.gov)
As the Halloween weekend comes closer, teens and young adults may be in danger of losing their sight or contracting eye infections through the use of popular over-the-counter contact lenses, according to the Emory Eye Center (EEC). (emory.edu)
Last year the American Academy of Ophthalmology reported several cases of infections and permanent corneal scarring due to lenses sold by a beachwear vendor in South Carolina, and the stories continue to appear. (emory.edu)
However, contact lens wearers are at risk for contact lens-related eye infections, especially when wearers do not practice proper contact lens wear and care habits. (medscape.com)
Because contact lenses are regulated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as medical devices, contact lens-related corneal infections should be reported to FDA as an adverse event. (medscape.com)
Additional measures are needed to educate eye care professionals about the need to report contact lens-related corneal infections to MedWatch, the FDA Safety Information and Adverse Event Reporting program ( https://www.fda.gov/MedWatch/ ). (medscape.com)
[ 1 ] Despite this high estimated annual prevalence, over an 11-year period, only 1,075 reports of contact lens-related corneal infections were reported to FDA's MedWatch database. (medscape.com)
Sleeping in lenses, whether inadvertently, occasionally, or as part of a prescribed wearing schedule (i.e., extended wear lenses), increases the risk for contact lens-related eye infections six- to eightfold. (medscape.com)
In collaboration with the Eye and Contact Lens Association (formerly known as the Contact Lens Association of Ophthalmologists), six cases of contact lens-related corneal infections were identified that were diagnosed in the last 2 years in which sleeping in lenses was reported as a risk factor. (medscape.com)
Cite this: Corneal Infections Associated With Sleeping in Contact Lenses - Six Cases, United States, 2016-2018 - Medscape - Aug 17, 2018. (medscape.com)
Not knowing the basics of using contact lenses safely can put you at higher risk of developing painful eye injuries, infections, and in the worst cases, risk of permanent sight loss. (itv.com)
Contact lenses can lead to corneal ulcers and infections that are so severe that they cause blindness. (mercola.com)
According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, as close as 1 million visits are made by patients yearly to treat eye infections - and the biggest risk factor is the improper use of contact lenses. (mercola.com)
Improperly used contact lenses can lead to corneal abrasions, corneal edema, corneal ulcers or eye infections, necessitating medical or surgical treatment, ultimately increasing costs and undermining quality of life. (aoa.org)
Contact lens-related eye infections and other injuries can lead to long-lasting damage but often are preventable. (aoa.org)
Serious eye infections can lead to blindness and affect up to one out of every 500 contact lens users per year, and even minor infections can be painful and disrupt day-to-day life. (aoa.org)
If wearers do not follow contact lens care instructions properly, they can put themselves at risk of serious eye infections that can lead to blindness. (medicalnewstoday.com)
The CDC have previously reported that between 40-90% of contact lens wearers do not properly follow their contact lens care instructions, which may explain why serious eye infections affect around 1 in 500 contact lens wearers each year. (medicalnewstoday.com)
We already know dirty contacts cause almost 1 million cases of keratitis , or corneal infections, every year in the United States. (refinery29.com)
Future studies are needed to determine the role of the microbiome in the increased risk for eye infections in contact lens wearers," senior study author Maria Dominguez-Bello told Time . (refinery29.com)
Illegally purchased contact lenses can cause bacterial infections, allergic reactions and even permanent vision loss. (hon.ch)
April 24, 2014) - Contact lenses coated with an antimicrobial peptide could help to lower the risk of contact lens-related infections, reports a study in Optometry and Vision Science , official journal of the American Academy of Optometry . (newswise.com)
Wearing contaminated contact lenses can cause redness and inflammation of the eye, leading to rare but potentially serious infections. (newswise.com)
Practitioners and researchers are hoping to develop new ways to try to reduce rare corneal infections associated with contact lens wear," comments Anthony Adams, OD, PhD, Editor-in-Chief of Optometry and Vision Science. (newswise.com)
He notes that the melimine-coated contact lenses show broad-spectrum antimicrobial properties, and appear safe and effect against Pseudmonas and Staphylococcus bacteria-some of the major "bad actors" causing corneal infections. (newswise.com)

Daily Disposable Lenses: Disposable lenses are designed to be discarded upon removal rather than cleaning, disinfecting and storing the lens. (pacificu.edu)
By the time she was 30 she wore daily disposable lenses, the kind you throw away each evening, and she had never had any trouble with them. (bbc.co.uk)
Product coverage: Daily Disposable Lenses, Extended Wear Lenses, Traditional Lenses, Weekly/Monthly Disposable Lenses. (sbwire.com)
Product coverage: Conventional Lenses, Daily Disposable Lenses (DD), Frequent Replacement Lenses (FRP). (reportlinker.com)

Toric soft contact lenses, as well as rigid gas permeable lenses can be used to compensate for this type of refractive error. (pacificu.edu)

Special therapeutic, bifocal and cosmetic contact lenses also are available. (mayoclinic.org)
Each year we treat patients, including children under 16, who have developed eye conditions after wearing cosmetic contact lenses. (itv.com)
It further benefits from its leading position within cosmetic contact lenses with the brand Freshlook, as well as its strong focus on the training of eye care professionals. (euromonitor.com)
In a repeat of last Halloween season, the U.S. Attorney's Office again has filed criminal charges against owners and operators of businesses illegally selling cosmetic contact lenses without prescriptions, some of which were contaminated with pathogens that can cause eye injury, blindness and loss of the eye. (pe.com)
In the study Acanthamoeba, bacterial, and fungal contamination of contact lens storage cases, "101 asymptomatic daily wear cosmetic contact lens wearers" from one contact lens practice were studied to determine the occurrence of fungal, bacterial, and protozoal contamination of contact lens cases. (wikipedia.org)

This type of lens offers high optical quality, superior ocular health, easy care regimen, and durability. (pacificu.edu)
Realistic patient expectations about lens performance and the maintenance of good ocular health are among the primary goals for successful contact lens management. (pacificu.edu)
As long as these contacts don't squeeze the eye or perform any other type of ocular torture - besides the inherent torture in inserting and removing the contacts - they seem like a sound solution. (popsci.com)
Tolerance of a soft lens by the ocular environment is affected by water content, shape, or geometry, thickness and edge quality. (google.com)
books.google.com - This book addresses how to prevent adverse ocular effects when fitting contact lenses, and how to manage and treat ocular disease with specialized contact lenses. (google.com)
They discovered contact lenses recalibrate our ocular conjunctiva (the film that lines the surface of our eyeballs and eyelids) to be more like the bacterial cocktail that sticks on our skin. (refinery29.com)

Is coloured, toric, spherical or multifocal the dominant type of contact lens in Mexico? (euromonitor.com)
A new type of contact lens refocuses light and coaxes the eye to grow in a different way. (popsci.com)

Alcon Dailies Total1 ® contact lenses, are single-use multifocal lenses that became available in Canada last year, giving patients with presbyopia a comfortable alternative to burdensome reading glasses. (nationalpost.com)
One of the causes of headaches can be presbyopia, long-sightedness that develops as we get older because the lens in the eye loses its elasticity. (news-medical.net)
The Google smart contact lens' sensors and microchips could also help those with presbyopia regain their eyes' ability to focus on things that are near them, Novartis said. (latimes.com)
There is not a better lens out there than Acuvue Oasys for Presbyopia contact lenses. (contactsamerica.com)
Select patients are able to wear Acuvue Oasys for Presbyopia contacts continuously for up to one week. (eyetopics.com)
Acuvue Oasys for Presbyopia lenses are manufactured using HYDRACLEAR Plus silicone hydrogel technology to help keep your eyes fresh and comfort. (eyetopics.com)

Euromonitor International's Contact Lenses in Australia report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the market at a national level. (sbwire.com)

We offer a wide variety of contact lenses, such as soft contact lenses, frequent replacement soft contact lenses and rigid, gas-permeable contact lenses. (mayoclinic.org)
Hybrid contact lenses - The central zone of these contacts are made of a rigid gas permeable lens material, then surrounded by a fitting zone made of silicone hydrogel or hydrogel - hence, the term "hybrid. (mercola.com)
Bifocal Contact Lenses: There are both soft contact lens bifocal designs and rigid gas permeable lens design. (pacificu.edu)
While they might feel like a relatively modern invention, rigid contact lenses made from plastic were first manufactured in the US between 1938 and 1940. (medicalnewstoday.com)
But unlike the soft materials used for regular contact lenses, these are manufactured with a rigid, larger lens called a scleral lens to accommodate the mechanism. (dezeen.com)
Multifocal contact lenses come in both soft lens and rigid gas permeable (RGP, or hard) lens materials. (coopervision.com)

A scleral lens differs from a standard contact lens - it's larger and rests atop a layer of tissue over the white part of the eye (sclera). (mayoclinic.org)
You can also try a scleral lens that won t move around. (justlenses.com)

SATURDAY, Oct. 27, 2018 (HealthDay News) -- Colorful or unusual-looking contact lenses are popular at Halloween, but they could harm your eyes, vision experts warn. (hon.ch)

Now, at 53, he does, and multifocal lenses make it simple for him to enjoy his two favourite sports and function at optimal level. (nationalpost.com)
Some patients may also use bifocal or multifocal lenses to correct both long sightedness and short sightedness. (news-medical.net)
Automated capsulotomy is a new option that surgeons can choose for patients with opaque corneas, as well as when performing an open sky rhexis during the triple procedure and during surgery that requires the use of premium or multifocal lenses. (modernmedicine.com)

Download sample Halloween-themed social media messages to learn more about healthy contact lens wear and care. (cdc.gov)
Spooky' contact lenses could leave people who use them for Halloween facing a real-life horror. (itv.com)
Vicky Dermott from the General Optical Council is advising Halloween party-goers to protect their sight by buying lenses from a qualified professional. (itv.com)
The investigation was called Operation Fright Night, in reference to the popularity of such lenses around Halloween. (pe.com)
As we approach Halloween, the collection of Novelty lenses powers will reduce. (justlenses.com)
I want to receive my Novelty contact lenses prior to Halloween? (justlenses.com)
Due to the busy Halloween season, you may not receive your lenses prior to Halloween. (justlenses.com)
Ordering early will greatly increase your chances of receiving your lenses by Halloween to enjoy them. (justlenses.com)

He used wax to affix water-filled lenses to his eyes, which neutralized its refractive power. (wikipedia.org)
These symptoms could also be an allergic reaction to the lenses themselves or to another irritation in your eyes, like pollen . (webmd.com)
If you wear contacts, avoid opening your eyes in a hot tub where this parasite is typically found. (webmd.com)
Then attach the virtual lens to your eyes and choose your colour! (apple.com)
Circle lenses make one's eyes appear larger and come in a variety of colors and effects. (wikipedia.org)
Similar to the diameter of regular contact lenses, circle lenses have no more than 15mm diameter since larger sizes would be harmful to the eyes at daily wear. (wikipedia.org)
What Big Eyes You Have, Dear, but Are Those Contacts Risky? (wikipedia.org)
The startup named the lenses "Mojo" because it wants to build something that's like getting superpowers for your eyes. (fastcompany.com)
remove your lenses immediately and do not put them back in your eyes. (fda.gov)
He adds that putting on a helmet is awkward for anyone wearing glasses, whereas with contact lenses, "I can protect my eyes from rain, wind or dust by putting on goggles and can read whatever I need to read. (nationalpost.com)
Contact lenses are small, thin pieces of plastic that you put in your eyes to help you see better. (kidshealth.org)
the remainder of the lens corrects for distant objects (about 20 ft from the eyes). (encyclopedia.com)
Contact lenses are commonly used to correct vision as an alternative to glasses but their use can sometimes be accompanied by headaches if they do not fully compensate for vision problems or they do not fit the eyes properly. (news-medical.net)
Contact lens wearers can also suffer from dry eyes, also known as keratoconjunctivitis sicca, when not enough tears are made in the tear ducts. (news-medical.net)
Contact lens wearers can use eye drops to lubricate their eyes and alleviate the symptoms. (news-medical.net)
Learn about topics such as How to Get Blue Eyes , How to Put in Colour Contacts , How to Choose Coloured Contacts (Dark Skinned Girls) , and more with our helpful step-by-step instructions with photos and videos. (wikihow.com)
These lenses are also less likely to dislodge from the eyes during sports and other physical activities, due to their unique design. (mercola.com)
However, if you've ever tried to swim with your contacts, and open your eyes under water, there are problems. (halfbakery.com)
Doing so prevents the transfer of germs from the hands to the lenses and consequently the eyes. (medicalnewstoday.com)
One day you may not have to rely on holding your mobile phone in front of your face to get the benefits of augmented reality - you'll get online information about the world around you projected straight onto your eyes via contact lenses. (thenextweb.com)
In comparing the colonies of bacteria living on the eyeballs of people who wear contact lenses to the eyes of those who don't, Maria Gloria Dominguez-Bello, PhD, associate professor of the Human Microbiome Program at New York University School of Medicine, found some serious differences. (esquire.com)
Among them, she said in her presentation at the annual meeting of the American Society for Microbiology, was that the bacteria inside the eyes of lens-wearers resembled the colonies of bacteria found on their skin rather than those normally found in eyes. (esquire.com)
Just wondering if any of you who wear contacts have had lot of trouble with inflammation in your eyes. (dailystrength.org)
I have noticed a few years ago (around the time my symptoms jumped up to a whole new level) that my eyes were more sensitive to the contacts and got irritated easier. (dailystrength.org)
In fact, both eyes are red, but the contact eye is the only eye that builds up with gunky. (dailystrength.org)
Foxylady I know my daughter had to changer her solution for her contacts and my sons eyes were red also, he had to get the newer contacts that let more air into the eye. (dailystrength.org)
A Seattle-based company, Innovega , meanwhile, has developed a contact lens with a small area that filters specific bands of red, green, and blue light, giving users the ability to focus on a very small, high resolution display less than an inch away from their eyes without interfering with normal vision. (technologyreview.com)
Eye doctors have traditionally considered that people with dry eyes may not be good candidates for wearing contact lenses. (medicalnewstoday.com)
Soft lenses may be recommended for people with dry eyes as they allow oxygen to pass through. (medicalnewstoday.com)
The materials used in soft contacts are made to hold water and allow oxygen to pass through the lens to let the eyes breathe. (medicalnewstoday.com)
Contacts with higher wetness level can actually worsen dry eye because they will draw water out of the eyes in order to maintain the high wetness level. (medicalnewstoday.com)
Though a little more expensive than other contacts, these lenses might be more comfortable for someone with dry eyes. (medicalnewstoday.com)
The glasses for contact lens wearers - treat your eyes to a new, refreshed feeling. (zeiss.com)
Enjoy more comfortable vision and refreshed eyes when switching to glasses after removing your contact lenses. (zeiss.com)
After wearing contact lenses for hours on end, your eyes are tired and your vision is no longer as clear as you'd like. (zeiss.com)
Thanks to their special lens design, ZEISS EnergizeMe eyeglass lenses are specially modified to accommodate contact lens wearers' typical visual behavior and make switching to glasses a piece of cake - all while giving your eyes a break. (zeiss.com)
The special properties of the lens filter out harmful UV rays and provide your eyes with lasting protection. (zeiss.com)
As of November 2015, affordable colored contact lenses include Witch Eye lenses from Funky Eye and the Rainbow Complete line sold by Magical Angel Eyes. (reference.com)
Yesterday Amy shared some great tips to keep your eyes healthy, so I thought I'd add one more to the list: If you wear contacts, remember to change them on time! (womansday.com)
Finally a contact that will never irritate my eyes for the whole time that I wear them! (contactsamerica.com)
Have your eyes examined regularly and always follow your eye care professional's instructions for the proper use and care of your contact lenses. (contactsamerica.com)
However, there is a growing trend of women wearing circle contact lenses, which make the eyes appear large and childlike in appearance. (ehow.co.uk)
Circle contacts make eyes appear larger than they are, with an almost doe-like, anime look. (ehow.co.uk)
Without her contact lenses, a student can focus an object located 0.80 m to infinity from her eyes. (physicsforums.com)
Assuming that the image distance in the eye is 0.02 m, what lens power does she require for reading a text located 0.25 m from her eyes. (physicsforums.com)
As a result, the eyes of contact lens wearers contain more strains of bacteria, such as Pseudomonas , Acinetobacter , Methylobacterium and L actobacillus, that normally reside on our flesh and don't make their way behind our glasses. (refinery29.com)
My eyes have never felt better than with these Preference Toric XR lenses. (contactsamerica.com)
FreshLook Dimensions contact lenses from CIBA Vision use a starburst pattern on the lens to give your eyes a larger, more natural and brighter look. (eyetopics.com)
Your eyes are kept fresh and comfortable because the lenses are replaced routinely, keeping deposits from building up on your lenses and aggravating your eyesight. (eyetopics.com)
Boston XO2 contact lenses from Polymer Technology are a good choice for patients with sensitive eyes. (eyetopics.com)
PORTLAND, Ore. - Novelty contact lenses, a new teen sensation, allow wearers to highlight their eyes with American flags, eight balls, NFL logos, cat's eyes and more. (eurekalert.org)
Monthly contact lenses can provide more comfort for your eyes. (cvs.com)
Please make sure you get your eyes examined regularly and always follow your eye care professional's instructions for the proper use and care of your contact lenses. (cvs.com)
The lenses contain photochromic dyes that react to sunlight by becoming darker, protecting the eyes from UV rays. (wired.co.uk)
Play media Contact lens, or simply contacts, are thin lenses placed directly on the surface of the eyes. (wikipedia.org)
He used wax to affix water-filled lenses to his eyes, neutralizing their refractive power, which he corrected with another pair of lenses. (wikipedia.org)

Eyeglasses and contact lenses are devices that correct refractive errors in vision. (encyclopedia.com)
Using revolutionary new technologies and innovative materials, Bausch + Lomb offers soft contact lenses to correct a wide range of refractive errors. (bausch.com)

An optometrist is a licensed professional who specializes in eye exams and in figuring out the right prescriptions for eyeglasses and contact lenses. (kidshealth.org)
If you need glasses or contact lenses, there's a special gizmo that lets you try a few different prescriptions until you find the one that gives you the clearest vision. (kidshealth.org)
Patients with high prescriptions should ask about high index material options for their lenses. (encyclopedia.com)
Aspheric lenses are also useful for high prescriptions. (encyclopedia.com)
This bill made it clear that although doctors are required to issue prescriptions for lenses, those Rx slips are the property of the patient and not the prescriber. (forbes.com)
It will ensure that doctors are following the 2004 Contact Lens Rule by requiring patients to sign affidavits stating they received their prescriptions at the conclusion of the appointment. (forbes.com)
Those active in the contact lens industry know that to this day, eye doctors are still frequently withholding prescriptions enrich their favored lens manufacturers. (forbes.com)
Contact lens prescriptions generally expire on a yearly basis, unless otherwise determined by a doctor of optometry. (aoa.org)
Prescriptions for contact lenses and glasses may be similar but are not interchangeable. (aoa.org)
The criminal complaints filed Friday, Oct. 23, allege store operators sold contact lenses without prescriptions, classified as "misbranding. (pe.com)
Multifocal contact lenses are contact lenses with multiple prescriptions all in one lens. (coopervision.com)
Through our '31 in 31' campaign, we strongly urge these companies to reverse their policies of illegally distributing contact lenses without valid prescriptions in violation of federal law," he added. (hon.ch)

The higher the reading portion of the contact lens, the better control you get, the more slow the progression," said lead researcher Jeffrey Walline, associate dean for research at Ohio State University's College of Optometry, in Columbus. (webmd.com)
Doctors of optometry play a crucial role in bolstering AOA efforts to protect public health and allow for safe contact lens use by patients-and it all begins with your attentive, professional awareness and a few simple keystrokes. (aoa.org)
A doctor of optometry helps patients better understand how to get the full benefits of contact lenses and reduce the chances of developing problems. (aoa.org)
If contact lenses are right for you, your doctor of optometry will provide you with the lenses, lens care kits, individual instructions for wear and care and follow-up visits over a specified time. (aoa.org)
Contact an AOA-member doctor of optometry with questions about proper contact lens use and for any other eye health concerns. (aoa.org)
The residency program at the College of Optometry at UM-St. Louis provides clinical experience in the theory and clinical application of contact lenses. (umsl.edu)
The resident will participate in advanced contact lens instruction, contact lens laboratory instruction, and supervision of third and fourth year optometry students in Contact Lens Clinic. (umsl.edu)
Optometry Times Editorial Advisory Board member Milton Hom, OD, FAAO, shared his top 10 multifocal contact lens tips during a session at the American Optometric Association's Optometry's Meeting. (modernmedicine.com)
Contact lens lecturers in the Division of Optometry and Visual Science. (city.ac.uk)

The diameter of regular contact lenses that are sold in the United States are on average 14mm-16mm. (wikipedia.org)
Scleral lenses are sometimes the only solution for people with conditions that can't be helped by regular contact lenses. (mayoclinic.org)
They also typically cost more than regular contact lenses, and are more expensive to replace. (mercola.com)

The polymers are particularly useful in preparing hydrophilic contact lenses of high burst strength and extended wear properties. (google.com)

But eyeglasses or contact lenses, also called corrective lenses, can help most people see more clearly. (kidshealth.org)
veterinary eye care, veterinary ophthalmology, bandage lenses for animals, corrective lenses for dogs and cats Acrivet, Inc. is now fully integrated under Bausch + Lomb. (bausch.com)
In addition to conducting studies with a larger sample size to confirm the findings, the author suggests future studies be performed to determine whether the outcomes found in this study for older adults with no experience wearing lenses to correct problems with near vision (other than reading glasses) will persist after adaptation to wearing the corrective lenses for a longer period of time. (redorbit.com)

this includes prescribing eyeglasses and contact lenses, but also doing eye surgery for other eye-related problems. (kidshealth.org)

Toric soft lenses have different powers in different meridians of the lens and either a prism ballast or thin zones to stabilize the lens and keep it from rotating during blinks and eye movements. (eyetopics.com)

When compared with spectacles, contact lenses typically provide better peripheral vision, and do not collect moisture (from rain, snow, condensation etc.) or perspiration. (wikipedia.org)
The alternative to spectacles is always available from ZEISS: contact lenses. (zeiss.com)
In situations where spectacles prove to be a hindrance, contact lenses are the first choice: dailies or monthlies, depending on your requirements. (zeiss.com)
Patients who are becoming presbyopic may want to consider the use of contact lenses (SCL or RGP) instead of spectacles. (pacificu.edu)
From spectacles to contact lenses and sunglasses, we provide a wide selection of quality products and excellent services to cater to each individual optical needs. (streetdirectory.com)
Growth will be driven by new adopters, a generation of younger Mexicans who are used to accepting contact lenses as alternatives or complements to spectacles, and by continued innovation in materials and technology. (euromonitor.com)
Myopic patients aged 14 to 19 years were divided randomly into two groups: those that wore contact lenses full time and those that wore spectacles only as age-matched controls. (nih.gov)

The American Optometric Association goes on to warn about the risks associated with circle contact lenses, and those include conjunctivitis (known colloquially as "pinkeye"), redness, swelling, corneal abrasion, contrast sensitivity and loss of sight. (inquisitr.com)
If a consumer has pain, redness, discharge or decreased vision, they should immediately remove the lenses and seek the care of an eye health care provider. (eurekalert.org)

Researchers from Swiss technical university Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne have created a prototype for telescopic contact lenses, and have developed the technology to allow them to be controlled by winking. (dezeen.com)
The combination of the telescopic contact lenses and optional blink-controlled eyewear represent a huge leap in functionality and usability," EPFL said in a statement . (dezeen.com)

People choose to wear contact lenses for many reasons. (wikipedia.org)
[6] Others wear contact lenses for functional or optical reasons. (wikipedia.org)
Dailies are the flexible solution if you want to wear contact lenses. (zeiss.com)
Many who wear contact lenses prefer the colored version for a variety of reasons, including the fact that they are easy to see when out of the eye. (emory.edu)
People allergic to certain plastics should not wear contact lenses or eyeglass frames or lenses manufactured from that type of plastic. (encyclopedia.com)
Soft contact lenses in this category generally have a higher oxygen permeability than daily wear contact lenses and are made of silicone hydrogel material. (pacificu.edu)
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), around 41 million people in the US wear contact lenses. (medicalnewstoday.com)
but i wear contact lenses and was just wondering when i can wear them again because its hard to see without them. (medhelp.org)
A team of scientists the New York University School of Medicine compared the eye bacteria of folks who do and do not wear contact lenses. (refinery29.com)

Toric lenses are usually made from silicone hydrogel or gas permeable materials. (news-medical.net)

Make sure you clean and disinfect your lenses and lens case correctly, and don't keep either longer than you should. (webmd.com)
Clean and disinfect your lenses properly according to the labeling instructions. (fda.gov)

The center part of the contact corrects nearsightedness so that distance vision is clear, focusing light directly on the retina. (webmd.com)
High-powered bifocal contacts effectively slowed the progression of nearsightedness, while medium-powered bifocal contacts and single-focus lenses did not. (webmd.com)
Children can independently wear and care for these contact lenses in the age range of nearsightedness, starting about age 7 and beyond," Walline said. (webmd.com)

[2] In 2010, the worldwide market for contact lenses was estimated at $6.1 billion, while the US soft lens market was estimated at $2.1 billion. (wikipedia.org)
Someone using hard contacts may benefit from switching to a soft lens instead. (medicalnewstoday.com)

ZEISS Contact Day 1 is characterised by aspheric front and back surfaces and an extra-thin edge design that ensure very good centration. (zeiss.com)
The combination of spherical and aspheric curves and thinner edge design has vastly improved all aspects of patient satisfaction with multifocal contact lenses. (streetdirectory.com)
I plan to re-purchase these Frequency 55 Aspheric lenses. (contactsamerica.com)

Health education measures directed toward contact lens wearers should emphasize raising awareness of the risks of sleeping in contact lenses as well as adherence to all recommendations for the wear and care of contact lenses. (medscape.com)
Contact lenses as a prop for your costume may look good, but they have some real risks. (popsci.com)
During her illness, Ekkeshis discovered that none of her friends or family, many of whom wore contact lenses, knew about the risks of exposing them to water. (bbc.co.uk)
Swelling, allergic reaction and possible temporary or permanent sight loss are also possible risks of circle contacts, according to CNN. (ehow.co.uk)

The lenses are often illegally sold online, in shops and on market stalls. (itv.com)
Suspect a website of illegally selling contact lenses (medical devices)? (aoa.org)
The lenses cost around £13 to £19 a pair, and women worldwide share tips online on where they can purchase them illegally. (ehow.co.uk)

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Organisms5

Diseases31

Chemicals and Drugs15

Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment25

Psychiatry and Psychology1

Phenomena and Processes5

Disciplines and Occupations2

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Estimation of corneal endothelial pump function in long-term contact lens wearers. (1/407)

Contact lens-induced infection--a new model of Candida albicans keratitis. (2/407)

Clinical estimation of corneal endothelial pump function. (3/407)

Rehabilitation of children with cataracts. (4/407)

Rapid improvement in the acuity of infants after visual input. (5/407)

Measurement of post-lens tear thickness. (6/407)

Isoenzyme patterns and phylogenetic relationships in Acanthamoeba spp. isolated from contact lens containers in Korea. (7/407)

Clinical course of hurricane keratopathy. (8/407)

Contact Lenses

Contact Lenses, Hydrophilic

Contact Lens Solutions

Keratitis

Silicones

Acanthamoeba Keratitis

Lenses

Acanthamoeba

Cornea

Tears

Corneal Ulcer

Prosthesis Fitting

Disposable Equipment

Keratoconus

Lenses, Intraocular

Aphakia

Corneal Edema

Corneal Topography

Eye Infections, Bacterial

Corneal Diseases

Hydrogel

Cataract

Contact Lenses, Extended-Wear

Lens Cortex, Crystalline

Lens Capsule, Crystalline

Eyeglasses

Lens Nucleus, Crystalline

Refraction, Ocular

Lens Diseases

Disinfection

Lens Implantation, Intraocular

Hydrogels

Fusariosis

Myopia

Visual Acuity

Equipment Contamination

Presbyopia

Fluorophotometry

Polyhydroxyethyl Methacrylate

Astigmatism

Eye Infections, Fungal

Crystallins

Methylmethacrylates

Epithelium, Corneal

Eyelids

Lens Subluxation

Refractive Errors

Disinfectants

Eye Infections

Corneal Stroma

Eye

Orthokeratologic Procedures

Hygiene

Silicone Elastomers

Ophthalmic Solutions

Dry Eye Syndromes

Eye Diseases

Hyperopia

Endothelium, Corneal

Contact Tracing

Interferometry

Conjunctiva

Cataract Extraction

Accommodation, Ocular

Eye Proteins

Corneal Transplantation

Amebiasis

Dermatitis, Contact

Ophthalmodynamometry

Equipment Design

Biguanides

Serratia Infections

Optics and Photonics

Pseudophakia

Keratoplasty, Penetrating

Dermatitis, Allergic Contact

Ophthalmology

Radiation Protection

Methacrylates

Lasers, Excimer