title: An analysis of arcurate staining with B&L SOFLENS. Part II.
abstract: A study of 72 eyes fit with hydrophilic lenses reveals that 46 per cent manifested arcuate staining. Arcuate staining is epithelial, superficial and located in an area between four and eight o'clock on the cornea. The authors relate several factors of soft lens fitting to the occurrence of arcuate staining.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D003263:Contact Lenses, Hydrophilic / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000592:standards; D003315:Cornea / Q000473:pathology; D003316:Corneal Diseases / Q000517:prevention & control; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D013194:Staining and Labeling