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1Cornea Service, Wills Eye Hospital, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.
Abstract:
The contact lens industry has grown rapidly over the past four decades due to the wide-spread demands of the American population for a convenient alternative to spectacle wear for the correction of myopia. Unfortunately, many people who wear contact lenses are not aware of the potential risks associated with them, and consumer education about lens care has not been adequate. This article reviews the role of disinfection in contact lens wear, summarizes the current available contact lens disinfection systems, and provides recommendations for safe contact lens use.
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