Cosmetic extended wear of oxygen permeable hard contact lenses: one year follow-up

The use of oxygen permeable hard contact lenses (Menicon EX) as a cosmetic extended wear lens was investigated in 44 patients (86 eyes). Extended wear of these lenses for a one year period was successfully accomplished by 31 patients (60 eyes). Visual acuity and wearing comfort were good, and severe complications such as corneal edema and ocular infection were not observed through the test period. In some patients with relatively high-grade astigmatism, the degree of corneal astigmatism showed a considerable reduction.