title: 'Silicone rubber' lenses in aphakia.
abstract: Tesicon, one of the commercially available 'silicone rubber' lenses, was used in the correction of aphakic patients. In 74% of cases the lenses were considered successful for a daily wear regimen by the patient. Furthermore, a small number of patients could wear this lens without interruption for 3 to 6 days at a time. Despite this good acceptance by patients, corneal problems (mainly staining) and lens problems (dry surfaces) were frequently encountered.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001036:Aphakia, Postcataract / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D003263:Contact Lenses, Hydrophilic / Q000009:adverse effects; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012826:Silicone Elastomers; D013997:Time Factors
chemical_list: D012826:Silicone Elastomers