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The article discusses several issues that contact lens patients should consider when wearing contact lens. Topics include perfunctory inquiries that can help assess the patient's attitude on his or her contact lens experience before the doctor ever sees the patient, the type of contact lens that the patient wears, and the need for patients to be asked about their replacement regimen.

The article reports on the launch by the Vistakon division of Johnson & Johnson Vision Care Inc. of its 1-DAY ACUVUE TruEye contact lens (CL) during the annual meeting that was conducted by the American Optometric Association in Orlando, Florida in 2010. The CL features silicone hydrogel (SiH) that provides several advantages to the users including convenience, flexibility, and hygiene. The lens feature ultraviolet (UV) protection and the company's HYDRACLEAR wetting technology. Several CL-associated measures related to eye health are also identified including, limbal hyperemia, conjunctival hyperemia, and corneal staining.

The article discusses the clinical and cosmetic applications of tinted or colored contact lenses. It notes cosmetic lenses which can improve a patient's quality of life by altering natural eye color or providing functional vision improvement, while prosthetic lenses can block or filter light. Other applications of tinted or colored contact lenses include in various sports or activities. The ocular health considerations are also emphasized.

The article discusses the effectiveness of tinted contact lenses in treating a 57-year-old male patient with debilitating fluorescent lighting-induced migraines. Topics covered include the use of the SoftChrome In-Office Tint System in applying the tint to the CooperVision Biomedics XC lens of the patient, and the benefits of in-house tinting of contact lenses, including color modification options and faster delivery time.

The article focuses on the opportunity missed by optometrists who does not prescribe anti-reflective (AR) coating for their patients. Doctor Alan Goldstone shared that he does not recommend AR coating instead he prescribes it as more patients follow his prescription. AR-coated contact lenses were unpopular back in the days as it takes several days to fulfill an order but with smaller high-tech coating systems, more are able to offer the service.

The article discusses the findings that noncompliance in washing hands when dealing with contact lenses (CL) contribute to eye infections. A research led by Darren Campbell at the Biomaterials Unit at Aston University in Birmingham, England found that hand washing decreases the lipid concentrations transferred to (CL). Charles W. McMonnies of University of New South Wales in Kensington, Australia advocated hand-hygiene guidelines for CL users in his literature review.

The article reports on the development of contact lens (CL) care systems. These systems, which were primarily intended to provide protection, through disinfection, to the eye against potentially harmful microbial agents that may attached to the CL ocular surface, were pioneered by electric-powered heat units in 1973. They have developed into multipurpose (MPS) CL care systems. Solution manufacturers are offering greater disinfection, regardless of patient compliance behavior.

The article discusses a study which found the association of the changes in the sloughing of human corneal epithelial cells with the transient nature of solution-induced corneal staining (SICS) in contact lens wearers, reported at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Optometry. Baseline measurements of corneal staining were obtained prior to lens insertion and were re-graded after lens removal. Findings showed increased corneal staining in SICS eyes two hours after baseline in the same eyes and when compared to the contralateral eyes.

The article discusses whether contact lens (CL) wear is safe for diabetics. Earlier studies showed the association of diabetes and the risk of CL-related microbial keratitis. According to the article, diabetics should be advised of the risks and benefits of CL wear and they should be allowed to make an informed choice.

The article discusses the advances in contact lens (CL) materials and designs which brought advantages to eye care practitioners and patients alike. It cites moves that promoted successful lens wear in the eye care practice including rediscovering the value of fitting guides the CL manufacturers provide. According to the article, many practitioners wanted to get significant revenue from the CLs themselves.

The article discusses a research study which supports the safety of silver salt-infused silicone hydrogel (SiHy) daily wear (DW) contact lenses (CL). Study results indicated the compatibility of silver salt-infused CL with the chosen multipurpose solution (MPS) for lens disinfection, and showed no adverse effects on the clinical performance of galyfilcon A lenses. Findings also revealed significant changes in some of the ocular health measures.

The article offers tips to minimize lens performance of multifocal contact lens (CL) and patient satisfaction in the U.S. It states that multifocal CL work well and provide patients with better vision than monovision lenses in the same amount of chair time as fitting monovision lenses. It notes that education and communication play a key role to ensure product performance and patient comfort as well as establishing patient's sighting performance.

The article offers information on a study that deals with artificial teardrop as a contact lens (CL) lubricant. According to researchers, the artificial teardrop can be used by CL wearers who experience dryness and discomfort caused by their CLs. They assessed the suitability and acceptance of an artificial wear by wearers of hydrogel, silicone hydrogel, and rigid gas-permeable CLs. Though the researchers have already submitted the paperwork to the U.S. Food & Drug Administration, they do not have the appropriate labeling and package insert pertinent to a CL wearer.

The article discusses a study which found that soft bifocal contact lenses (CL) with distance centers helped improve children's quality of life after a month of CL wear. The results suggest the possibility for bifocal CL to slow myopia progression. Researchers discovered a significant improvement in the scale of satisfaction after only one month when children in the bifocal contact lens changed from spectacles to CL

The article discusses the results of a study which reported positive response of patients to senofilcon A multifocal contact lenses for treatment of presbyopia after initial fitting and one-week follow-up. The success rate for senofilcon A multifocals in the study was 74 percent while 26 percent of subjects were unsuccessful citing unacceptable near vision as the common cause of failure. Findings also revealed post-blink movement in 84 percent of fittings, push-up tests in 79 percent of fittings, and version lag in 80 percent of fittings.

The article discusses the results of an observational study of patients wearing silicone hydrogel (SiH) contact lenses which provided evidence that better compliance favored better outcomes, presented at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Optometry. The study found that subjectivity rated vision or comfort deteriorate during the day and toward the end of the wearing period. According to Kathryn Dumbleton, senior clinical scientist at the Centre for Contact Lens Research, University of Waterloo, Canada, many patients are poorly compliant about changing their contact lenses. Analysis also showed that replacement frequency played a role in positive outcome.

The article discusses the use of toric soft contact lenses (CL) on patients with odd-shaped corneas, the success of which depends on thorough examination, careful lens fitting and proper lens selection. It says that a major factor in the success of a CL is the stability of their rotation or the way the lens fit on the patient's eye. According to the article, using silicone hydrogel toric CL minimizes rotational issues and improves eye health because of the slower rate of dehydration they create.