title: A controlled comparison of two therapeutic soft lenses in a clinical model.
abstract: Laboratory data of a new, highly hydrated contact lens (Weicon 72) indicated that it might be therapeutically superior to the known Weicon 38. The great variability of therapeutic contact lens cases, however, makes a sound clinical evaluation difficult. Therefore the two lenses were tested in a clinical model using patients with traumatic superficial corneal defects. The results were statistically significant, the Weicon 72 proving to be superior to the Weicon 38.
mesh_terms: D003263:Contact Lenses, Hydrophilic / Q000009:adverse effects; D003315:Cornea / Q000601:surgery; D065306:Corneal Injuries; D004487:Edema / Q000209:etiology; D005129:Eye Foreign Bodies / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D007612:Kanamycin / Q000008:administration & dosage; D007634:Keratitis / Q000209:etiology; D011182:Postoperative Care; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000209:etiology
chemical_list: D007612:Kanamycin