[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 …
Biomaterial-associated infection: locating the finish line in the race for the surface
HJ Busscher, HC van der Mei, G Subbiahdoss… - Science translational …, 2012 - science.org
Biomaterial-associated infections occur on both permanent implants and temporary devices
for restoration or support of human functions. Despite increasing use of biomaterials in an …
for restoration or support of human functions. Despite increasing use of biomaterials in an …
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 …
[HTML][HTML] Pseudomonas aeruginosa biofilms and their partners in crime
M del Mar Cendra, E Torrents - Biotechnology advances, 2021 - Elsevier
Pseudomonas aeruginosa biofilms and the capacity of the bacterium to coexist and interact
with a broad range of microorganisms have a substantial clinical impact. This review focuses …
with a broad range of microorganisms have a substantial clinical impact. This review focuses …
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 …
The incidence of contact lens–related microbial keratitis in Australia
F Stapleton, L Keay, K Edwards, T Naduvilath… - Ophthalmology, 2008 - Elsevier
OBJECTIVE: To establish the absolute risk of contact lens (CL)-related microbial keratitis,
the incidence of vision loss and risk factors for disease. DESIGN: A prospective, 12-month …
the incidence of vision loss and risk factors for disease. DESIGN: A prospective, 12-month …
Contact lens-related microbial keratitis: how have epidemiology and genetics helped us with pathogenesis and prophylaxis
F Stapleton, N Carnt - Eye, 2012 - nature.com
Contact lens wear is a common predisposing factor in microbial keratitis and is one of the
two preventable risk factors for corneal infection in a working age population. Our …
two preventable risk factors for corneal infection in a working age population. Our …
Risk factors for microbial keratitis with contemporary contact lenses: a case-control study
JKG Dart, CF Radford, D Minassian, S Verma… - Ophthalmology, 2008 - Elsevier
OBJECTIVE: To assess the relative risks (RR) of microbial keratitis (MK) for contemporary
contact lens (CL) types and wearing schedules. DESIGN: A 2-year prospective case-control …
contact lens (CL) types and wearing schedules. DESIGN: A 2-year prospective case-control …
Myopia Control 2020: Where are we and where are we heading?
MA Bullimore, K Richdale - Ophthalmic and Physiological …, 2020 - Wiley Online Library
Purpose This review arms practitioners with the evidence‐based information they need to
fully manage myopia. Recent findings The recent peer‐reviewed literature is critically …
fully manage myopia. Recent findings The recent peer‐reviewed literature is critically …
Contact lens-related corneal infection: Intrinsic resistance and its compromise
Contact lenses represent a widely utilized form of vision correction with more than 140
million wearers worldwide. Although generally well-tolerated, contact lenses can cause …
million wearers worldwide. Although generally well-tolerated, contact lenses can cause …