PubMed · 1980 · 11 citations · 7 references
Health ProfessionsOphthalmologySurgeryOphthalmic SurgeryContact Lens MaterialsCorneal EdemaRigid Gas Permeable LensesRigid Gas-permeable Contact LensesSoft Contact LensesContact Lens-induced Corneal EdemaLensesVision Through Contact Lenses
An evaluation was made of the incidence of corneal edema with polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) contact lenses and Polycon (silafocon A) lenses of identical design. Edema occurred significantly more frequently with PMMA than with Polycon lenses.
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