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Development of an In Vitro Ocular Platform to Test Contact Lenses
Published on: April 6, 2016
Contact lens care tips for patients: an optometrist's perspective
Christopher W Lievens1, Kacey C Cilimberg1, Alison Moore1
1The Eye Center, Southern College of Optometry, Memphis, TN, USA, clievens@sco.edu.
Clinical Optometry
|September 15, 2018
Summary
Contact lens (CL) wear is a popular refractive correction, but challenges persist despite material improvements. Proper patient education and compliance are crucial for safe and effective CL use.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology and Optometry
- Biomedical Engineering
Background:
- Contact lens (CL) wear offers a viable alternative to spectacles for refractive correction.
- CLs are widely used medical devices, with over 40 million wearers in the US.
- Patient preference for CLs is noted in various activities, including athletics.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the current status of contact lens wear.
- To highlight advancements in CL materials addressing challenges like dry eyes.
- To identify persistent challenges in CL care and management.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of contact lens technology and patient care.
- Analysis of market trends and wearer demographics.
- Discussion of clinical challenges faced by healthcare providers.
Main Results:
- Contact lens technology has expanded to accommodate nearly all patients, including presbyopes.
- CL materials have advanced to mitigate issues such as dry eyes.
- Despite advancements, challenges in patient education, hygiene, compliance, and wearing schedules remain.
Conclusions:
- Contact lens wear remains a stable and preferred refractive correction method.
- Ongoing improvements in CL materials aim to enhance wearer comfort and address ocular dryness.
- Effective patient management requires addressing persistent challenges in education and compliance for optimal CL outcomes.
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