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The article examines the research which reveals that a piggyback contact lens fits for a keratoconus eye patient in Canada. It says that the piggyback system of fitting contact lenses has gained more popularity over the past few years. It consists of a rigid gas permeable (RGP) lens placed on top of a soft contact lens. Meanwhile, it elaborates several categories of patients who benefit from the piggyback system which includes those patients who are experiencing discomfort with their RGP contact lenses, patients with poor RGP centration, and patients who experience corneal compromise from contact lenses. It also offers information on which contact lenses to choose and discusses the aspects of fitting assessment.

The article reports on the approval on the usage of topical prostaglandins by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in Canada. It informs that the topical prostaglandin, manufactured by California-based Allergan Inc., is used for the growth and fullness of eyelash. It also mentions that FDA has previously ordered other companies to cease manufacturing the same drug due to the side effects such as redness of eyes, irritation, and headaches. In addition, it also offers information on the study conducted by Claes Feinbaum from University of Rostock, Germany related to the disadvantage of soft contact lenses.