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Blinking patterns in soft contact lens wearers can be altered with training.

M Collins, H Heron, R Larsen

    American Journal of Optometry and Physiological Optics
    |February 1, 1987
    PubMed
    Summary

    Blinking exercises improved complete blink frequency in soft contact lens wearers. This intervention may reduce symptoms associated with incomplete blinking for contact lens users.

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    Area of Science:

    • Ophthalmology
    • Optometry

    Background:

    • Soft contact lens wear is associated with altered blinking patterns.
    • Incomplete blinking can lead to discomfort and visual disturbances.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the effect of blinking exercises on blink patterns in soft contact lens wearers.
    • To determine if these exercises can improve blink completeness.

    Main Methods:

    • Recorded blinking patterns of 15 soft contact lens wearers using concealed video cameras.
    • Graded 20 consecutive blinks per subject as complete, incomplete, forced, or twitch.
    • Assigned 10 subjects to a 2-week blinking exercise intervention, with 5 as controls.

    Main Results:

    • The experimental group showed a significant increase in complete blink frequency after the exercises.

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  • The control group's blinking patterns remained unchanged throughout the study period.
  • Blinking exercises positively impacted blink quality in soft contact lens wearers.

    • Conclusions:

    • Blinking exercises are a viable intervention for improving blink patterns in contact lens wearers.
    • This intervention shows potential for alleviating symptoms related to incomplete blinking.
    • Further research could explore long-term effects and broader applicability.