[HTML][HTML] The risks and benefits of myopia control
Purpose The prevalence of myopia is increasing around the world, stimulating interest in
methods to slow its progression. The primary justification for slowing myopia progression is …
methods to slow its progression. The primary justification for slowing myopia progression is …
TFOS DEWS II management and therapy report
The members of the Management and Therapy Subcommittee undertook an evidence-
based review of current dry eye therapies and management options. Management options …
based review of current dry eye therapies and management options. Management options …
Biofilms: formation, research models, potential targets, and methods for prevention and treatment
Due to the continuous rise in biofilm‐related infections, biofilms seriously threaten human
health. The formation of biofilms makes conventional antibiotics ineffective and dampens …
health. The formation of biofilms makes conventional antibiotics ineffective and dampens …
TFOS DEWS II sex, gender, and hormones report
One of the most compelling features of dry eye disease (DED) is that it occurs more
frequently in women than men. In fact, the female sex is a significant risk factor for the …
frequently in women than men. In fact, the female sex is a significant risk factor for the …
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 …
Bacterial keratitis preferred practice pattern®
Preferred Practice Pattern® guidelines are developed by the Academy's H. Dunbar Hoskins
Jr., MD Center for Quality Eye Care without any external financial support. Authors and …
Jr., MD Center for Quality Eye Care without any external financial support. Authors and …
TFOS Lifestyle: Impact of contact lenses on the ocular surface
Several lifestyle choices made by contact lens wearers can have adverse consequences on
ocular health. These include being non-adherent to contact lens care, sleeping in lenses, ill …
ocular health. These include being non-adherent to contact lens care, sleeping in lenses, ill …
Myopia control during orthokeratology lens wear in children using a novel study design
HA Swarbrick, A Alharbi, K Watt, E Lum, P Kang - Ophthalmology, 2015 - Elsevier
Purpose To investigate the effect of overnight orthokeratology (OK) contact lens wear on
axial length growth in East Asian children with progressive myopia. Design A prospective …
axial length growth in East Asian children with progressive myopia. Design A prospective …
[HTML][HTML] Contact lens wearer demographics and risk behaviors for contact lens-related eye infections—United States, 2014
JR Cope, SA Collier, MM Rao, R Chalmers… - MMWR Morb Mortal …, 2015 - cdc.gov
Contact lenses provide safe and effective vision correction for many Americans. However,
contact lens wearers risk infection if they fail to wear, clean, disinfect, and store their contact …
contact lens wearers risk infection if they fail to wear, clean, disinfect, and store their contact …