title: Immunologic effects of extended-wear contact lenses.
abstract: All worn contact lenses are coated with materials from the tear film and the environment. Antigens are included in this complex and ever-present coating on the front and back surfaces of the worn contact lens. These deposited materials lead to insult of the conjunctival surface that influences mucus production and conjunctival-related comfort in the wearing of contact lenses.
authors.affiliation: Eye Research Institute, Boston, MA 02114.
authors.forename: M R
authors.initials: MR
authors.lastname: Allansmith
mesh_terms: D000941:Antigens / Q000276:immunology; D003231:Conjunctivitis / Q000209:etiology / Q000276:immunology; D003262:Contact Lenses, Extended-Wear / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005128:Eye Diseases / Q000209:etiology* / Q000276:immunology; D009092:Mucous Membrane / Q000276:immunology; D013666:Tears / Q000276:immunology
chemical_list: D000941:Antigens