Browsing Science (Faculty of) by Subject "Contact lens"
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Evaluation of a Novel Glycoprotein on Commercial Contact Lenses
(University of Waterloo, 2015-05-22)PURPOSE The purpose of this thesis was to evaluate the interaction of a novel glycoprotein, known as proteoglycan 4 (PRG4), with various commercial contact lenses. METHODS PRG4 was investigated for its effects on ... -
Impression Cytology of the Lid Wiper Area
(Journal of Visualized Experiments, 2016-09-08)Few reports on the cellular anatomy of the lid wiper (LW) area of the inner eyelid exist and only one report makes use of cytological methods. The optimization of a method of collecting, staining and imaging cells from the ... -
In Vitro and In Vivo Evaluation of Novel Ciprofloxacin-Releasing Silicone Hydrogel Contact Lenses
(Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology, 2014-08-08)Purpose.: The purpose of this study was to evaluate ciprofloxacin-releasing silicone hydrogel contact lens materials in vitro and in vivo for the treatment of microbial keratitis. Methods.: Model silicone hydrogel contact ... -
Patient compliance with contemporary contact lenses: Impact on successful contact lens wear
(University of Waterloo, 2013-04-15)Purpose: Contact lens (CL) materials, modalities of wear and replacement, and care systems have changed considerably since the early studies of CL compliance were first conducted. Silicone hydrogel (SiHy) and daily disposable ... -
Tear exchange and contact lenses: A review
(Elsevier, 2015-01)Tear exchange beneath a contact lens facilitates ongoing fluid replenishment between the ocular surface and the lens. This exchange is considerably lower during the wear of soft lenses compared with rigid lenses. As a ... -
The TFOS International Workshop on Contact Lens Discomfort: Report of the Contact Lens Materials, Design, and Care Subcommittee
(Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology, 2013-10-18)Examining the role of the contact lens material, design, and the care system is fundamental to understanding contact lens discomfort (CLD). However, a systematic review that tries to determine the governing factors is ...