Historical Development, Applications and Advances in Materials Used in Spectacle Lenses and Contact Lenses [Response to Letter]

Rayishnee Pillay,1 Rekha Hansraj,2 Nishanee Rampersad2 1University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, South Africa; 2Discipline of Optometry, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, South AfricaCorrespondence: Rayishnee PillayUniversity of KwaZulu-Natal, University Road, Private Bag X54001, Westville, Durban 4000, South AfricaEmail 9300354@stu.ukzn.ac.za We thank the authors for their response to our article entitled: "HistoricalDevelopment, Applications and Advances in Materials Used in Spectacle Lensesand Contact Lenses." Lens materials is a fascinating and dynamic field. Evolving research usingemerging technologies has a vital role in improving patient comfort and vision. Ifadopted, the coatings mentioned in the letter will be a welcome complement to thecurrent range of contact lens materials and coatings. View the original paper by Pillay and colleagues This is in response to the Letter to the Editor