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2. IMPROVE YOUR PROWESS WITH BANDAGE SOFT LENSES: A review of the use of these therapeutic aids for myriad patient conditions

Author

Cherny, Christina and Sherman, Suzanne

Subjects
Corneal diseases -- Care and treatment, Cornea -- Injuries, Pain -- Care and treatment, Wounds and injuries -- Care and treatment, Soft contact lenses -- Usage, Postoperative care -- Methods, Health
Abstract

Bandage contact lenses (BCLs) are relatively low cost and can be used for a variety of therapeutic purposes. They heal injured corneal tissue and relieve pain and discomfort by protectively [...]

Published
2022

3. Studies from Eye Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University Yield New Data on Drug Delivery Systems (A novel approach to achieve semi-sustained drug delivery to the eye through asymmetric loading of soft contact lenses)

Subjects
Drugs -- Vehicles, Ophthalmic drugs -- Dosage and administration, Pharmaceutical research, Drug delivery systems -- Usage, Soft contact lenses -- Usage, Health
Abstract

2023 JUL 1 (NewsRx) -- By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Obesity, Fitness & Wellness Week -- Research findings on drug delivery systems are discussed in a new report. [...]

Published
2023

4. Myopia regulation: myth or megatrend? Many methods purportedly slow the progression of myopia. But, do they really work?

Author

Legerton, Jerome A. and Chou, Brian

Subjects
Atropine -- Dosage and administration, Myopia -- Development and progression, Myopia -- Care and treatment, Soft contact lenses -- Usage
Abstract

In 1990, the financial cost of myopia in the United States was estimated at $4.8 billion. (1) And, in addition to this societal burden, myopia carries an increased risk of [...]

Published
2009

5. Types of contact lenses

Subjects
Contact lenses, Hard -- Usage, Contact lenses -- Varieties, Soft contact lenses -- Usage, Health
Abstract

Hard contact lenses Hard lenses were the first contact lenses available. Although they are not often prescribed now, they had several advantages. They were easy to put in and take [...]

Published
2010

6. Types of contact lenses

Subjects
Contact lenses, Hard -- Usage, Contact lenses -- Usage, Soft contact lenses -- Usage, Health
Abstract

Hard contact lenses Hard lenses, made of a plastic called polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA), were among the first contact lenses available. Although they are not often prescribed now, they had several advantages. [...]

Published
2008

7. Soft contact lenses insertion and removal

Subjects
Soft contact lenses -- Usage, Health
Abstract

How do I put my lenses in? First, wash your hands carefully with plain soap and dry them. Avoid using soaps that contain deodorant, fragrances, or oils. These substances can [...]

Published
2006

8. Soft Contact Lenses Insertion and Removal

Subjects
Vision disorders -- Care and treatment, Soft contact lenses -- Usage, Health
Abstract

First, wash your hands carefully with plain soap and dry them. Avoid using soaps that contain deodorant, fragrances, or oils. These substances can get on your lenses and cause eye [...]

Published
2002

9. Silicone hydrogel case studies: a collection of cases highlight common and unusual fits of silicone hydrogel contact lenses

Author

Sindt, Christine, Bowling, Ernest L., Hom, Milton M., Russell, Gregg Eric, and Jones, Ashby

Subjects
Dry eye syndromes -- Case studies, Soft contact lenses -- Usage
Abstract

Silicone Hydrogels and the Rosacea Patient KS, a 33-year-old female, presented to the University of Iowa with complaints of severe burning and discomfort for the last eight months. Over the [...]

Published
2005

10. Soft Contact Lenses Insertion and Removal

Subjects
Soft contact lenses -- Usage, Health
Abstract

First, wash your hands carefully with plain soap and dry them. Avoid using soaps that contain deodorant, fragrances, or oils. These substances can get on your lenses and cause eye [...]

Published
2001

11. Soft Contact Lenses

Subjects
Soft contact lenses -- Usage, Health
Abstract

Soft contact lenses are lenses made of hydrophilic (water-loving) plastics that absorb liquids. When these materials soak up liquids, they become soft and mold to fit the eyeball. Soft lenses [...]

Published
2001

12. Gas Permeable Contact Lenses

Subjects
Soft contact lenses -- Usage, Health
Abstract

Gas permeable contact lenses are small, curved pieces of durable, slightly flexible plastic shaped to fit your eyes. They float on the tear film in front of the cornea (the [...]

Published
2001

13. Soft Contact Lenses

Subjects
Soft contact lenses -- Usage, Health
Abstract

Soft contact lenses are lenses made of hydrophilic (water- loving) plastics that absorb liquids. When these materials soak up liquids, they become soft and mold to fit the eyeball. Soft [...]

Published
2000

14. Soft Contact Lenses

Subjects
Soft contact lenses -- Usage, Health
Abstract

Soft contact lenses are lenses made of hydrophilic (water- loving) plastics that absorb liquids. When these materials soak up liquids, they become soft and mold to fit the eyeball. Soft [...]

Published
1999

15. Soft Contact Lenses

Subjects
Soft contact lenses -- Usage, Health
Abstract

Soft contact lenses are lenses made of hydrophilic (water- loving) plastics that absorb liquids. When these materials soak up liquids, they become soft and mold to fit the eyeball. Soft [...]

Published
1999

16. Just another material

Subjects
Silicones in medicine -- Usage, Medical innovations, Eyewear industry -- Innovations, Soft contact lenses -- Usage, Business, Health care industry, Business, international
Abstract

* I visited Optrafair, again. My interest is specific; narrow and deep: I want to keep in touch with all developments in the field of contact lenses and related technologies. [...]

Published
2013

17. [pounds sterling]250m rip-off or silly season scoop?

Subjects
Soft contact lenses -- Usage, Soft contact lenses -- Standards, Business, Business, international, Health care industry
Abstract

optician takes a look behind the latest Daily Mail story accusing optics of ripping off patients Those who dismiss last week's Daily Mail report which accused the contact lens industry [...]

Published
2005

18. Soft toric lenses - Part 2

Subjects
Soft contact lenses -- Usage, Astigmatism -- Care and treatment, Business, Business, international, Health care industry
Abstract

In Part 1 of this series, Elizabeth Hill and Dr Philip Morgan examined the incidence of astigmatism, the options available for its correction and the current trends in contact lens [...]

Published
2004

19. Anterior chamber phakic IOL shows promise in 2-year study: single-piece acrylic hydrophilic lens provides stable anatomic and visual results in Italian study

Author

Charters, Lynda

Subjects
Myopia -- Care and treatment, Soft contact lenses -- Usage, Health, Care and treatment, Usage
Abstract

Reviewed by Simonetta Morselli, MD San Diego -- The I-CARE anterior chamber foldable phakic IOL (CORNEAL, Paris, France) seems to provide excellent anatomic and visual results 2 years after implantation. [...]

Published
2004

20. Soft contact lenses past, present and future

Author

Schnider, Cristina and Meyler, John

Subjects
Soft contact lenses -- Usage, Soft contact lenses -- Materials, Soft contact lenses -- Product enhancement, Soft contact lenses -- Health aspects, Eyewear industry -- Product enhancement, Product enhancement, Business, Business, international, Health care industry
Abstract

Silicone hydrogel contact lenses supply unprecented levels of oxygen to the cornea and have the capability to be worn continuously. But Cristina Schnider and John Meyler argue that deficiencies in [...]

Published
2004

21. Fitting soft contact lenses for presbyopia

Subjects
Optometrists -- Practice, Presbyopia -- Care and treatment, Soft contact lenses -- Usage, Business, Business, international, Health care industry
Abstract

Jayne Schofield describes some of the skills which may help practitioners to maximise their success rate when fitting multifocal soft lenses and explains the need for effective patient management and [...]

Published
2003

22. Top 10 toric tips - Part 2

Subjects
Optometry -- Practice -- Usage, Optometrists -- Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Soft contact lenses -- Usage, Business, Health care industry, Business, international
Abstract

Anna Sulley presents the second five answers to 10 frequently-asked questions on fitting soft toric lenses. The first part appeared in the June 6 issue of optician Following on from [...]

Published
2003

23. Top 10 toric tips - Part 1

Subjects
Soft contact lenses -- Product information, Soft contact lenses -- Usage, Astigmatism -- Care and treatment, Business, Business, international, Health care industry
Abstract

Anna Sulley presents the first five of 10 answers to some common questions on fitting soft toric contact lenses Historically, fitting soft toric contact lenses was fraught with uncertainties and [...]

Published
2003

25. Anterior dislocation of foldable silicone lens

Author

Khokhar, S. and Dhingra, N.

Subjects
Soft contact lenses -- Usage, Soft contact lenses -- Complications and side effects, Vision disorders -- Causes of, Surgery -- Complications, Surgery -- Causes of, Health
Published
1998

26. Quest: better patient interface design: capsular rim morphological analyses show benefits of soft contact lens technology

Author

Krader, Cheryl Guttman

Subjects
Lasers in surgery -- Innovations, Eye -- Surgery, Soft contact lenses -- Usage, Health
Abstract

FRANKFURT, GERMANY MICROSCOPIC ANALYSIS of anterior capsule specimens created during capsulotomy with a proprietary femtosecond laser system (LenSx, Alcon Laboratories) show a better profile of morphological changes using the current [...]

Published
2014

27. Debug your contact-lens case

Subjects
Soft contact lenses -- Grooming, Soft contact lenses -- Usage, Soft contact lenses -- Complications and side effects, Protozoa, Consumer news and advice, Health
Published
2003

28. Color-correcting contacts

Subjects
Color blindness -- Care and treatment, Soft contact lenses -- Usage, Consumer news and advice, Health
Published
2003

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