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Summary
New Softcon contact lenses show high acceptability for extended wear. Most subjects experienced no significant changes during up to two years of use, indicating a safe and effective option.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Optometry
- Biomaterials Science
Background:
- Extended wear contact lenses offer convenience but require rigorous safety and efficacy evaluation.
- New lens designs necessitate thorough assessment for patient tolerance and physiological impact.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the acceptability and safety of a new Softcon contact lens design for extended wear.
- To monitor key ophthalmic parameters during prolonged use of the novel Softcon lens.
Main Methods:
- Forty-eight subjects were fitted with the new Softcon lens for extended wear.
- Subjects underwent regular monitoring for up to two years, including visual acuity, keratometry, biomicroscopy, and refraction assessments.
Main Results:
- The Softcon lens demonstrated a high degree of acceptability among the subjects.
- Fewer than three percent of participants exhibited significant changes in measured ophthalmic parameters during the study period.
Conclusions:
- The new Softcon lens design is highly acceptable for extended wear.
- The lens appears to be safe and well-tolerated for long-term use, with minimal adverse effects observed.