Clinical Signs of Hypoxia with High-Dk Soft Lens Extended Wear: Is the Cornea Convinced?

PURPOSE.To assess the effectiveness of high-Dk soft contact lenses with oxygen transmissibility (Dk/L) beyond the critical level required to avoid corneal edema during overnight wear. METHODS.The most up-to-date data available on clinical signs of hypoxia with high-Dk contact lenses is reviewed. RES...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Eye & contact lens 2003-01, Vol.29 (1 Suppl 1), p.S22-S25
1. Verfasser:	Sweeney, Deborah F
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Contact Lenses, Extended-Wear Cornea - metabolism Corneal Edema - etiology Corneal Edema - prevention & control Corneal Neovascularization - etiology Corneal Neovascularization - prevention & control Cysts - etiology Cysts - prevention & control Humans Hyperemia - etiology Hyperemia - prevention & control Hypoxia - complications Hypoxia - prevention & control Oxygen - metabolism Permeability Silicone Elastomers
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