However, being aware of the risks and the best ways to avoid them can help contact lens wearers to get the most out of their ...

Corneal abrasion is a common eye injury characterized by a scratch or scrape on the cornea, the clear front surface of the eye. This condition can cause significant discomfort and may lead to ...

ectatic corneal disorders, or other abnormalities, and to monitor topographic stability following discontinuation of contact lens wear. Postoperatively, it is used to monitor and assess the ...

It starts with the outermost layer of your cornea, the epithelium and extends deeper. Aside from sterile contact lens solution, any type of water can be harmful if you get it in your eyes while ...

L. E. Downie presented this paper at the 13th International Cornea and Contact Lens Conference, Sydney, Australia, October 9–11, 2010.