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Disposable soft contact lenses.

W T Driebe1

  • 1Department of Ophthalmology, University of Florida College of Medicine, Gainesville.

Survey of Ophthalmology
|July 1, 1989
PubMed
Summary
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New disposable soft contact lenses offer improved safety for extended wear. Their short replacement schedule may reduce complications like conjunctivitis and keratitis, but long-term patient monitoring is essential.

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Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Biomaterials Science

Background:

  • Extended wear of soft contact lenses presents risks, including deposit buildup leading to complications.
  • Conventional lenses require rigorous disinfection, which can be inconvenient and prone to contamination.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the safety and theoretical advantages of newly developed disposable soft contact lenses for extended wear.
  • To compare the safety profile of disposable lenses with conventional extended wear lenses.

Main Methods:

  • Review of the design and intended use of disposable soft contact lenses.
  • Analysis of theoretical benefits, such as reduced deposit formation and decreased need for disinfection systems.

Main Results:

  • Disposable lenses are designed for 1-2 weeks of continuous wear, potentially minimizing deposit accumulation.

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  • The short wearing schedule theoretically reduces the risk of giant papillary conjunctivitis and infectious keratitis.
  • Reduced reliance on disinfection systems is a potential advantage if manufacturer guidelines are followed.

    • Conclusions:

    • Disposable soft contact lenses offer theoretical advantages for extended wear, including enhanced safety and convenience.
    • Long-term patient follow-up is crucial to confirm compliance and establish the actual safety of these lenses in clinical practice.