4. Contemporary research in contact lens care.
As our understanding of the eye and how it works evolves, we must re-evaluate previous findings, beliefs, and methods of diagnosis and treatment. The eye has proven to be naturally adept at protecting itself from pathogenic intruders, but contact lens wear and lens cleaning products can adversely impact this innate ability. Keeping up to date on the latest information is challenging, and becomes more complex when trying to incorporate the new scientific data into clinical practice. Several factors prevent drawing a straight line from study findings to real-world results, such as patient compliance and potentially flawed diagnostic tools. In this section, we review the latest research findings and opinions related to contact lens care and further explore compliance and its effect on ocular health.
Eurolens Research, The University of Manchester, Manchester, United Kingdom.
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