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Soft contact lens identification.

N J Bailey1

  • 1College of Optometry, Ohio State University.

Journal of the American Optometric Association
|November 1, 1975
PubMed
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Identifying hydrogel contact lenses can be difficult. Etching a number or letter onto the lens allows practitioners to quickly verify the correct lens is worn, even on the patient's eye.

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Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Materials Science

Background:

  • Accurate identification of hydrogel contact lenses is crucial for patient safety and effective vision correction.
  • Current measurement procedures for soft contact lenses are often time-consuming and can lead to misidentification.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a simple and effective method for identifying specific hydrogel contact lenses.
  • To reduce the time and potential for error in contact lens identification by practitioners.

Main Methods:

  • A technique involving etching a unique identifier (number or letter) onto the dry hydrogel contact lens was employed.
  • The identifier was applied using a sharp-pointed tool prior to dispensing to the patient.

Main Results:

  • The etching method provides a clear and permanent mark on the hydrogel lens.

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  • This allows for immediate and unambiguous identification of the correct lens, even when worn by the patient.

    • Conclusions:

    • Etching identifiers onto hydrogel contact lenses is a practical and efficient solution to identification challenges.
    • This method enhances practitioner confidence and potentially improves patient outcomes by ensuring correct lens wear.