Materials and allergens within spectacle frames: a review.
The materials that have been reported as causing allergic contact dermatitis within spectacle frames are identified, and their most likely location on the frame is highlighted. The lack of any real control over spectacle frame quality and content is indicated to be a problem, as is the difficulty in determining the true source of many frames. Much of the information must be obtained from anonymous sources in the industry, historical 'common knowledge' of indeterminate source or reports of dermatological problems.
Walsh
Glyn
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Department of Vision Sciences, Glasgow Caledonian University, Glasgow, and Department of Dermatology, General Infirmary, Leeds, UK. g.walsh@gcal.co.uk
Wilkinson
S Mark
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D000485:Allergens / Q000009:adverse effects*; D017449:Dermatitis, Allergic Contact / Q000209:etiology*; D005139:Eyeglasses / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D019216:Metals, Heavy / Q000009:adverse effects; D010969:Plastics / Q000009:adverse effects; D012408:Rubber / Q000009:adverse effects
D000485:Allergens; D019216:Metals, Heavy; D010969:Plastics; D012408:Rubber