Correction of aphakia with contact lenses.
The correction of unilateral and bilateral aphakia with contact lenses has given good results. The contact lens of choice today is either the hard corneal lens or the soft hydrophilic lens. High-water-content lenses have excellent oxygen permeability which permits continuous wear. Experience with the 'Sauflon 85' lens is described.
D002386:Cataract / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D002387:Cataract Extraction; D003263:Contact Lenses, Hydrophilic / Q000009:adverse effects; D003315:Cornea / Q000098:blood supply; D003316:Corneal Diseases / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007239:Infections / Q000209:etiology; D008297:Male; D013997:Time Factors