Contact lenses, or simply contacts, are thin lenses placed directly on the surface of the eyes. Contact lenses are ocular prosthetic devices used by over 150 million people worldwide, and they can be worn to correct vision or … See more

Typically, soft contact lenses are mass-produced, while rigids are custom-made to exact specifications for the individual patient.
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Before touching the contact lens or the eye, it is important to wash hands thoroughly with soap and rinse well. Soaps containing moisturizers or allergens should be avoided as these can cause eye irritation. Drying of hands using towels or tissues before … See more

Contact lens sensors to monitor the ocular temperature have been demonstrated. Monitoring intraocular pressure with contact lens sensors is another area of contact lens research. See more

Contact lenses are classified in diverse ways: by their primary function, material, wear schedule (how long a lens can be worn), and replacement schedule (how long before a lens needs to be discarded).
Functions
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The parameters specified in a contact lens prescription may include:
• Material / Brand name
• Base curve radius (BC, BCR)
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Contact lenses are generally safe as long as they are used correctly. Complications from contact lens wear affect roughly 5% of wearers yearly. Factors leading to eye damage varies, and … See more