What is Contact Lenses?
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Contact lenses are a a rigid circular shell with a soft hydrophilic skirt. When placed on the cornea, it acts as a refracting medium to focus light rays on the retina. It is used as an alternative to eye glasses to correct vision.
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How do members experience Contact Lenses?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shortsightedness | 6 | 5 | |
| Vision problems | 5 | 2 | |
| Astigmatism | 1 | 0 | |
| Bacterial conjunctivitis | 1 | 0 | |
| Blurry vision | 1 | 0 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Dry eyes | 3 | |
| Corneal abrasion | 1 | |
| Dizziness | 1 | |
| Keratitis | 1 | |
| Light sensitivity (photophobia) | 1 | |
| Vision problem in left eye | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 2 | |
| Moderate | 0 | |
| Mild | 3 | |
| None | 2 |
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