title: Prevention of complications related to contact lens wear.
abstract: This paper outlines how contact lenses help correct vision and identifies some ocular problems that are associated with their use. It also examines how nurses can help educate the public on issues concerning contact lenses in order to help combat ocular disease.
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authors.lastname: Lake
mesh_terms: D015823:Acanthamoeba Keratitis / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D003261:Contact Lenses / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000592:standards*; D004867:Equipment Design; D006801:Humans; D012648:Self Care