Improving the Experience of Contact Lens Wear: Avenues for Reflection and Change
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Contact lenses are used as a method of correcting refractive errors. However, their use can be associated with periods of discomfort as well as occasional pathophysiological reactions. This inaugural edition of Optometry Rounds presents the latest findings to allow Optometrists to improve the experience of their patients who wear contact lenses, as well as to share knowledge with respect to contact lens maintenance. The following specific points will be addressed: Physiological effects of contact lens wear • Clinical significance of deposits and pathogens on the surface of contact lenses • How to interpret corneal staining related to contact lens maintenance solutions • Effects of method of wear on patient comfort •
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