Review of contact lens–related complications
The purpose of this article is to provide a review of existing literature describing
complications with contemporary contact lenses and their management. It is envisioned that …
complications with contemporary contact lenses and their management. It is envisioned that …
[HTML][HTML] Tear exchange and contact lenses: a review
Tear exchange beneath a contact lens facilitates ongoing fluid replenishment between the
ocular surface and the lens. This exchange is considerably lower during the wear of soft …
ocular surface and the lens. This exchange is considerably lower during the wear of soft …
The COVID-19 pandemic: Important considerations for contact lens practitioners
A novel coronavirus (CoV), the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus-2 (SARS-
CoV-2), results in the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). As information concerning the …
CoV-2), results in the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). As information concerning the …
BCLA CLEAR-Contact lens complications
Contact lens-related complications are common, affecting around one third of wearers,
although most are mild and easily managed. Contact lenses have well-defined anatomical …
although most are mild and easily managed. Contact lenses have well-defined anatomical …
Acanthamoeba keratitis: confirmation of the UK outbreak and a prospective case-control study identifying contributing risk factors
N Carnt, JJ Hoffman, S Verma, S Hau… - British Journal of …, 2018 - bjo.bmj.com
Background/aims Acanthamoeba keratitis (AK) is a chronic debilitating corneal infection
principally affecting contact lens (CL) users. Studies were designed to test claims that the UK …
principally affecting contact lens (CL) users. Studies were designed to test claims that the UK …
Multicenter case-control study of the role of lens materials and care products on the development of corneal infiltrates
RL Chalmers, L Keay, J McNally… - Optometry and vision …, 2012 - journals.lww.com
Purpose. To evaluate the association of symptomatic soft contact lens (SCL)-related corneal
infiltrative events (CIEs) with SCL material, lens care products (LCPs), and other risk factors …
infiltrative events (CIEs) with SCL material, lens care products (LCPs), and other risk factors …
[HTML][HTML] Risk factors and causative organisms in microbial keratitis in daily disposable contact lens wear
Purpose This study investigated independent risk factors and causative organisms in
microbial keratitis in daily disposable contact lens (CL)-wearers. Methods A multisite …
microbial keratitis in daily disposable contact lens (CL)-wearers. Methods A multisite …
BCLA CLEAR-evidence-based contact lens practice
JS Wolffsohn, K Dumbleton, B Huntjens… - Contact Lens and …, 2021 - Elsevier
Evidence-based contact lens practice involves finding, appraising and applying research
findings as the basis for patient management decisions. These decisions should be …
findings as the basis for patient management decisions. These decisions should be …
[HTML][HTML] Risk factors for contact lens-related microbial keratitis in Singapore
Purpose: To investigate independent risk factors for contact lens-related microbial keratitis in
Singapore and estimate their impact on disease load. Methods: Cases were contact lens …
Singapore and estimate their impact on disease load. Methods: Cases were contact lens …
Patient compliance during contact lens wear: perceptions, awareness, and behavior
TH Bui, HD Cavanagh, DM Robertson - Eye & contact lens, 2010 - journals.lww.com
Objectives: Patient noncompliance with recommended hygienic practices in contact lens
wear is often considered a significant risk factor for microbial keratitis and adverse contact …
wear is often considered a significant risk factor for microbial keratitis and adverse contact …