title: Miniaturized high-resolution wide-field contact lens for panretinal photocoagulation.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  We describe a miniaturized lightweight high-refractive-index panretinal contact lens for diagnostic and therapeutic visualization of the peripheral retina.
  The miniaturized high-resolution wide-field contact lens includes three optical elements in a light (15 g) and miniaturized (16 mm footplate, 24 mm external aperture, and 21 mm vertical height) casing contributing to a total dioptric power of +171 diopters. This lens provides up to 165° visualization of the retina for diagnostic and therapeutic applications while allowing easier placement due to its miniaturization.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  This new lens (50% lighter and 89% smaller) improves upon earlier contact lenses for visualization of the peripheral retina.
authors.affiliation: Department of Ophthalmology, University of Florida College of Medicine, Jacksonville, FL, USA.
authors.forename: Keyvan
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Koushan
authors.affiliation: Department of Ophthalmology, University of Florida College of Medicine, Jacksonville, FL, USA.
authors.forename: Kv
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Chalam
keywords: contact lens; high resolution view; lens; panretinal photocoagulation; peripheral retina; retinal examination; wide-angle lens
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