Abstract
ABSTRACT Introduction Notwithstanding continuing improvements in contact lens technology and increasing use of daily disposables, discontinuations from soft contact lens wear remain a significant problem with ‘drop-out’ too often occurring after patients have initially achieved successful routine use. Areas covered This review examines the possibility that the signs and symptoms of discontinuations might, for example be associated with corneal and/or lid wiper neuropathy and/or aqueous, mucin and lipid deficiencies and/or mental health disorders. In addition, this review examines how soft contact lens wear places high demands on tear functions. Expert opinion Limitations in clinically detecting evidence of some adverse responses to soft contact lens wear may explain how discontinuations can sometimes be described as unexplained. Similarly, limitations in clinically determining the significance of different forms of tear dysfunction and their exacerbation by soft contact lens wear may be a barrier to explaining why symptoms of dryness are most commonly associated with discontinuations. The wider experience obtained with cosmetic contact lens fittings that is discussed in this review may be relevant to problems encountered in therapeutic contact lens applications.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
