The availability of the confocal microscope over the past decade has allowed clinicians and
researchers to refine their understanding of the physiological and pathological basis of the …

Purpose To quantify the level of normal bulbar conjunctival hyperaemia using the Cornea
and Contact Lens Research Unit (CCLRU) grading scale, and to investigate inter-observer …

purpose. Adverse environmental conditions elicit dry eye (DE)–related signs and symptoms.
The purpose of this work is to determine whether these conditions can alter a normal-to …

Purpose. To develop a perceptually and physically based bulbar redness grading scale.
Methods. Digital conjunctival hyperemia photographs were taken using a photo-slit lamp at …

Aims: To establish the sensitivity and reliability of objective image analysis in direct
comparison with subjective grading of bulbar hyperaemia. Methods: Images of the same …

PURPOSE: The primary objective was to compare measures of bulbar redness objectively
using a photometric method with standard grading methods. Measures of redness were …

Objective To estimate the cumulative probability and risk factors for developing corneal
infiltrates after up to 3 years of continuous wear (CW) with lotrafilcon A lenses. Methods …

Purpose. To summarize results of a 3-year clinical trial assessing subjective and objective
experience with lotrafilcon A silicone hydrogel (SH) lenses for up to 30 nights of continuous …

Purpose. To report the ocular complications occurring during a 3-year clinical trial of
subjects wearing lotrafilcon A silicone hydrogel lenses for up to 30 nights of continuous …

Purpose. Use of polyhexanide based multipurpose solutions (MPSs) for contact lens
disinfection has been linked to low-grade corneal staining. In vitro data suggest that …