Gas permeable (GP) multifocals can provide superior vision compared with their soft lens counterparts. And while fitting GP multifocal lenses can seem intimidating, understanding these concepts can help you get started on a path to success.
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This 54-year-old man experienced an alkali burn while lowering a stainless steel die coated in aluminum particles into a tank containing sodium hydroxide.
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To improve contact lens comfort, we must find strategies to optimize the ocular surface; based on recent reports, the eyelids might be a good place to start looking.
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News 3/15/2018
Several recent studies have addressed orthokeratology (ortho-K) and its effects on ocular physiology.
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Scientists, manufacturers and clinicians are always looking for ways to minimize the occurrence of infection in contact lens wearers. One initiative that receives attention from time to time is the use of antimicrobial surfaces on contact lenses and lens cases to reduce the risk of microbial keratitis.
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When an irregular cornea patient no longer achieves optimal vision with standard soft contact lenses, it’s time to take a step back and consider all of the options, including rigid gas permeable, scleral and specialty soft lenses.
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When managing possible microbial keratitis, the first critical step in determining treatment is deciding whether you should culture the ulcer or not.
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