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Contact Lens-Related Complications: A Review Publisher



Alipour F1 ; Khaheshi S1 ; Soleimanzadeh M1 ; Heidarzadeh S1 ; Heydarzadeh S1
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  1. 1. Eye Research Center, Farabi Eye Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Qazvin Square, Tehran, 13366, Iran

Source: Journal of Ophthalmic and Vision Research Published:2017


Abstract

Contact lens-related problems are common and can result in severe sight-threatening complications or contact lens drop out if not addressed properly. We systematically reviewed the most important and the most common contact lens-related complications and their diagnosis, epidemiology, and management according to the literature published in the last 20 years. Alipour Fateme 1 Eye Research Center, Farabi Eye Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran Khaheshi Saeed 2 Eye Research Center, Farabi Eye Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran Soleimanzadeh Mahya 3 Eye Research Center, Farabi Eye Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran Heidarzadeh Somayeh 4 Eye Research Center, Farabi Eye Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran Heydarzadeh Sepideh 5 Eye Research Center, Farabi Eye Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran Fonn D. Targeting contact lens induced dryness and discomfort: What properties will make lenses more comfortable. © 2017 Journal of Ophthalmic and Vision Research Published by Wolters Kluwer - Medknow.
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