A decade with silicone hydrogels : Part 2
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In the first article of this series of two we discussed several aspects of the clinical performance of silicone hydrogel (SiH) materials and currently available lenses. In addition to looking at the oxygen performance, the evidence for potentially reduced symptoms of discomfort and end of day dryness with SiHs was examined. In this second article, we will look at additional aspects of SiH material and surface properties, as well as discussing the most recently published information on the incidence of inflammatory and infective complications and commenting on potential future developments for SiH contact lens materials.
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