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Phyllis L Rakow

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Current contact lens care systems.

Contact lens care has been revolutionized and simplified with the development of multipurpose solutions, less sensitizing preservatives and disinfectants, better protein removers, and reaction-free, one-bottle care systems for patients who have had adverse responses to existing care products. As the complexity of lens care has decreased, compliance has increased. Nevertheless, good compliance is dependent on technician training and a thorough understanding of the chemistry and mechanism of action of each care system. Care products are constantly evolving, and the practitioner should become familiar with each new solution as it is introduced to ensure that patients are also kept up-to-date.

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Presbyopic correction with contact lenses.

According to Paragon Vision Sciences (Mesa, AZ), an additional 50,000 Americans become presbyopic each day. There are many contact lens options available to help these patients meet their visual needs in the workplace and for recreational and social activities. Although technology still requires some compromise on the part of many patients, constant advances in materials and designs should enable even greater numbers of presbyopes to enjoy the freedom of functioning without glasses in the years to come.

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