title: A categorical approach to the diagnosis and management of pre- and post-fit contact lens conditions.
abstract: There are two essential elements in the successful management of contact lens wear. First, it is necessary to pre-assess common anterior segment disorders which may interfere with wear. Such conditions often require pre-wear remediation and special fitting considerations. Second, post-fit complications must be accurately evaluated regarding risk, etiology and prognosis. Appropriate treatment and follow-up for such complications usually results in continued, successful wear. This paper presents tables including diagnostic and management high-lights of the more common complications. Each table is subdivided into anatomical, diagnostic (alphabetical listings) etiological and risk factor categories for practical referencing.
authors.forename: L J
authors.initials: LJ
authors.lastname: Catania
mesh_terms: D003229:Conjunctival Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D003261:Contact Lenses / Q000009:adverse effects*; D003316:Corneal Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D005128:Eye Diseases / Q000145:classification / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D005141:Eyelid Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D007239:Infections / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D011292:Premedication