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Editorials Market Utilization of Silicone Hydrogel Lenses up to 2010

Establishing what lenses you have chosen to prescribe should for most practitioners be reasonably straight forward. A review of your practice management system can tell you how many patients you have fit and with what. Comparing that data to other practices and offices is not so easy.
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In The Practice Endothelium and SiH lens fitting considerations

Fuchs' dystrophy is an inherited corneal disorder that stems from primary malfunction of the corneal endothelium. A compromised endothelial pump mechanism results in corneal swelling. Patients typically awaken with blurry vision due to increased swelling of cornea overnight, which gradually improves during the day. In more advanced cases, epithelial edema reduces visual acuity, causes pain and induces photophobia.
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Posters UV Blocking Silicone Hydrogels prevent UV induced damage

To determine the impact of ultraviolet (UV)-absorbing silicone hydrogel contact lenses on the prevention of UV-induced pathological changes in the cornea, aqueous humor, and crystalline lens.
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American Academy of Optometry 2009 Meeting, part 2

Part one of this synopsis recapped presentations addressing adverse events, staining, clinical trials, innovative uses for lenses and UV protection. Part two recaps presentations addressing multifocal lenses, compliance, novel use of instruments, wettability, fitting, comfort, deposits and disinfection.
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