title: Disposable hydrogel contact lenses for extended wear.
abstract: Nine ophthalmologists and nine optometrists conducted a premarket study of the Acuvue disposable contact lens manufactured by Vistakon, Inc. Of the 812 patients offered the lens, 733 accepted it and were enrolled in the study. These patients were fitted with the lens and followed for a period of 8 months. Over 98% of these patients had 20/25 or better vision on initial fitting; and subjective ratings of lens comfort were very good. Only 3.7% (27 of 733) discontinued wearing their lenses during the study period. Thirty-four patients (5.6%) experienced a problem while wearing their contact lenses.
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Donshik
authors.forename: F J
authors.initials: FJ
authors.lastname: Weinstock
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Wechsler
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Asbell
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Atwood
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Davis
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Farkas
authors.forename: R L
authors.initials: RL
authors.lastname: Farris
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Gruber
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Hartstein
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001251:Astigmatism / Q000628:therapy; D003262:Contact Lenses, Extended-Wear / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000191:economics; D003362:Cost-Benefit Analysis; D004209:Disposable Equipment / Q000191:economics; D005240:Feasibility Studies; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D020136:Hydrogel, Polyethylene Glycol Dimethacrylate; D006920:Hygiene; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D055095:Optics and Photonics; D010342:Patient Acceptance of Health Care; D011092:Polyethylene Glycols
chemical_list: D020136:Hydrogel, Polyethylene Glycol Dimethacrylate; D011092:Polyethylene Glycols