Influence of the lids on contact lens location and orientation.
The report describes the correction of a case of bilateral oblique astigmatism where lid symmetry and dynamics played a major role in lens orientation. A second feature of the case was an apparent allergic reaction to a gas permeable lens when an alternative correction was attempted.
D000328:Adult; D001251:Astigmatism / Q000628:therapy*; D003229:Conjunctival Diseases / Q000209:etiology; D003261:Contact Lenses / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000592:standards; D003263:Contact Lenses, Hydrophilic / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000592:standards; D003316:Corneal Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D005143:Eyelids; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006967:Hypersensitivity / Q000209:etiology