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 language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 141-144,146-147 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Journal of the British Contact Lens Association |
Volume | 5 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Oct 1982 |
Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Optometry