title: [Contact lenses--possibilities, problems and hazards].
abstract: Because use of contact lenses has become more common, knowledge of the basics is necessary. The most important kinds and materials of contact lenses, the indications for their application, and especially the important complications are illustrated by some clinical examples. Some simple first-aid measures are presented.
authors.affiliation: Augenklinik, Universitätsspital Zürich.
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Federspiel-Eisenring
authors.forename: T
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Heinrich
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D002648:Child; D003231:Conjunctivitis / Q000209:etiology; D003261:Contact Lenses / Q000009:adverse effects; D003263:Contact Lenses, Hydrophilic / Q000009:adverse effects; D003320:Corneal Ulcer / Q000209:etiology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007634:Keratitis / Q000209:etiology; D007910:Lenses, Intraocular / Q000009:adverse effects; D008297:Male; D012648:Self Care
vernacular_title: Kontaktlinsen--Möglichkeiten, Probleme und Gefahren.