Tear evaporation from the human eye: the effects of contact lens wear

Alan Tomlinson*, Thomas H. Cedarstaff

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Abstract

Tear evaporation rates were measured by resistancehygrometry in a group of five subjects wearing contact lenses of various materials (38 and 70% hydrogel, silicone elastomer, PMMA and modified PMMA). Tear evaporation rates were significantly increased during contact leans wear compared to the evaporation rate from the naked eye. No consistent differences in evaporation rates were attibutable to specific lens materials. It is suggested that the wear of any contact lens disrupts the tear film sufficiently to increase evaporation.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)141-144,146-147
Number of pages6
JournalJournal of the British Contact Lens Association
Volume5
Issue number4
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Oct 1982
Externally publishedYes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Optometry

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