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con·tact lens

a lens that fits over the cornea and sclera or cornea only; used to correct refractive errors.
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contact lens

n.
A thin plastic or glass lens that is fitted over the cornea of the eye to correct various vision defects.
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contact lens

Ophthalmology Crystalline ocular lens A transparent soft or rigid device placed directly on the cornea to correct refractory errors
McGraw-Hill Concise Dictionary of Modern Medicine. © 2002 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.

con·tact lens

(kon'takt lenz)
A lens that fits over the cornea and sclera or cornea only; used to correct refractive errors.
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contact lens

An optical correction worn in contact with the cornea and taking the place of spectacles. Most contact lens wearers are shortsighted (myopic) and enjoy a generally better standard of vision than with glasses. Hard contact lenses are made of acrylic PMMA (poly-methyl-methacrylate or ‘Perspex’) or CAB (cellulose acetate-butyrate) or co-polymers of various plastics. Soft lenses are mostly made of HEMA (hydroxy-ethyl-methacrylate). Hard lenses are always of smaller diameter than the cornea, soft lenses are usually of greater diameter.
Collins Dictionary of Medicine © Robert M. Youngson 2004, 2005

Patient discussion about contact lens

Q. Contact lenses I’m 17 years old girl, and I have glasses since third grade. I never had any real problems with wearing them,. my best friend always encourage me to try contact lenses, but it seems so strange to put something on directly on your eyes- is it safe? How difficult is it to do?

A. Consult your ophthalmologist (eye doctor) before you decide.

Q. My contact lenses get very dry and it hurts. any suggestions?

A. Dry contact may signal they should be replaced with new ones, and pain may result from damage to the lenses (e.g. torn lens- VERY VERY hurts). However, as much as I would like to help you, it's just impossible to give you the correct diagnosis over the net without even looking at your eyes. So if you feel any problems with your eyes, ophthalmologist (eye doctor would be the answer).

Meanwhile, you may read more here:http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/eyewear.html

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