[medinformatics] New material for contacts

[Medical Informatics News]

*Contact wearers might just have some relief in the dry eye arena. Senofilcon A, a new type of silicone hydrogel material, is being used to make a generation of contacts. Studies have shown that contact lens wearers often discontinue lens
wear due to symptoms of dryness and discomfort," said study co-author
Robin Chalmers, O.D., FAAO, an independent clinical researcher
specializing in contact lens epidemiology. "In this study, symptoms of
discomfort and dryness were significantly reduced when patients wore
contact lenses made with senofilcon A. The smoothness of this material
may help reduce the number of people who subsequently abandon lens
wear."Having worn contacts for over 20 years, I find this news to be comforting. I am usually squinting by noon and reaching for the eye drops by the end of lunch. For more information, click here.*ReadPermalink*|*Email this*|*Linking*Blogs*|*Comments









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