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Blemishes developing on soft contact lenses

A A D'Amaro, R Whitehouse, R Sherburne

    Journal of the American Optometric Association
    |May 1, 1980
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    Soft contact lens contamination was investigated. Findings indicate the issue stems from polymer structure breakdown, not foreign material, affecting lens integrity over time.

    Area of Science:

    • Ophthalmic materials science
    • Polymer chemistry

    Background:

    • Soft contact lenses are susceptible to surface contamination.
    • Accumulation of uncleansable substances on lenses can compromise visual acuity and ocular health.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To identify the nature of uncleansable substances on soft contact lenses.
    • To determine if the contaminant was external or intrinsic to the lens material.

    Main Methods:

    • Biological, X-ray spectrophotometric, and photographic analyses were employed.
    • Investigated substances that could not be removed from the lens surface.

    Main Results:

    • Substances increased in number over time.
    • Evidence strongly suggests the contaminant is not foreign material.

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  • The contaminant is a result of the polymer structure breaking down.

    • Conclusions:

    • The observed contamination on soft contact lenses is likely due to intrinsic polymer degradation.
    • This degradation process affects lens performance and longevity.
    • Further research into lens material stability is warranted.