The changing trends in consumer behavior have accelerated the sales of
contact lenses. The rising burden of diabetes and technological innovations have paved the way for smart
contact lenses into the market.
Dr Pramod Warhekar, Consultant Ophthalmologist at Mediclinic City Hospital, adds, "Infection of the cornea is the most important risk factor for patients who sleep with the
contact lenses. In addition, it can cause more dryness of eyes and allergic conjunctivitis due to the deposition of proteins on the contact lens."
Clerio's technology enables the laser writing of unique patterns into
contact lenses that optimise visual acuity, including superior correction at both far and near distances for those with presbyopia.
One of OTs biggest records was related to the story of a women who did not know that she had 27
contact lenses in one eye until the incredulous surgeon started to remove them.
"Research into the benefits of contact lens wear for children and teens found that
contact lenses significantly improved their quality of life, so it's always worth a parent having a chat with their optician if their child is interested.
'People who wear reusable
contact lenses need to make sure they thoroughly wash and dry their hands before handling
contact lenses, and avoid wearing them while swimming, face washing or bathing.
"In a survey about
contact lenses, 78 percent of teens expressed high interest in wearing
contact lenses and that they can easily adapt to
contact lenses and want to wear them more than any other age group.
Additional information on Contact Lens Health Week and the proper wear and care of
contact lenses is available at https://www.cdc.gov/contactlenses.
Discomfort, at 48 percent, is the number one reason cited for discontinuing the use of
contact lenses.6 This statistic is important considering 31 percent of contact lens wearers in the Asia/Pacific Rim alone stop wearing their
contact lenses each year.
Bausch + Lomb revealed on Wednesday the receipt of approval from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the Bausch + Lomb ULTRA family of
contact lenses for extended wear of up to six nights and seven days of continuous wear.