title: Extended wear contact lenses.
abstract: Practitioners and patients have been hesitant to use extended-wear contact lenses because of their history of complications; however, there is strong scientific evidence that the hypoxia problems associated with these lenses have been solved. Similarly, clinical evidence shows that the new generation of contact lenses is safe and can be worn without complications for up to 30 days. Patients are now able to wear contact lenses that meet their desire of continuous vision. Both practitioner and patient, however, must be instructed about the signs and symptoms of contact lens complications. Practitioners need to learn about the diagnosis and management of these problems, and patients must be educated about proper eye care, contact lens care, and appropriate follow-up.
authors.affiliation: University of Connecticut Health Center, 47 Jolley Drive, Bloomfield, CT 06002, USA. pdonshik@snet.net
authors.forename: Peter C
authors.initials: PC
authors.lastname: Donshik
mesh_terms: D003262:Contact Lenses, Extended-Wear; D006801:Humans