Evaluation of prophilaxis of dry eye syndrome associated with soft contact lenses

In the neuroophthalmological practice, there is an everyday necessity to correct neurogenic corneal xerosis and lagophthalmos in neurosurgical patients. Recently, the objectives of adequate treatment of patients with “dry eye” syndrome, coupled with n. trigemini and facial nerve dysfunction, gain more and more significance. 245 patients with lagophthalmos or trophic keratopathy were analyzed. We divided all patients into 4 groups according to methods initially used to correct lagophthalmos and/or trophic keratopathy: keratoprotective treatment, induced ptosis, surgical lagophthalmos correction, “bandage” soft contact lenses. An algorithm of therapy tactics choice for patients with lagophthalmos and/or trophic keratopathy is proposed.

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Water Retention in Dry Eye Subjects of Soft Contact Lenses Treated with Bausch & Lomb Renu with Moistureloc

The Ocular Surface ◽

10.1016/s1542-0124(12)70538-4 ◽

2005 ◽

Vol 3 ◽

pp. S107

Author(s):

Marc Robboy ◽

Suzanne Groemminger ◽

Lisa Stiffler ◽

Alyce Dobie

Keyword(s):

Dry Eye ◽

Water Retention ◽

Contact Lenses ◽

Soft Contact ◽

Soft Contact Lenses

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Laser-assisted subepithelial keratectomy for dry eye associated with soft contact lenses

Journal of Cataract & Refractive Surgery ◽

10.1016/j.jcrs.2005.05.024 ◽

2005 ◽

Vol 31 (12) ◽

pp. 2299-2305 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Ko-Hua Chen ◽

Wen-Ming Hsu ◽

Shui-Mei Lee ◽

Jui-Yang Lai ◽

Yen-Shien Li

Keyword(s):

Dry Eye ◽

Contact Lenses ◽

Soft Contact ◽

Soft Contact Lenses

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Extended-Wear Silicone Hydrogel Soft Contact Lenses in the Management of Moderate to Severe Dry Eye Signs and Symptoms Secondary to Graft-Versus-Host Disease

Eye & Contact Lens Science & Clinical Practice ◽

10.1097/01.icl.0000244154.76214.2d ◽

2007 ◽

Vol 33 (3) ◽

pp. 144-147 ◽

Cited By ~ 42

Author(s):

Peter A. Russo ◽

Charles S. Bouchard ◽

John M. Galasso

Keyword(s):

Dry Eye ◽

Graft Versus Host Disease ◽

Contact Lenses ◽

Signs And Symptoms ◽

Soft Contact ◽

Host Disease ◽

Silicone Hydrogel ◽

Graft Versus Host ◽

Soft Contact Lenses

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Physicochemical characterization of a DMPC-based nanoemulsion for dry eye and compatibility test with soft contact lenses in vitro

Contact Lens and Anterior Eye ◽

10.1016/j.clae.2021.02.014 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Paulina Chávez-Hurtado ◽

Luciano Pesqueda-Pinedo ◽

Hector A. Ceballos-Delgadillo ◽

Addy Liñán-Segura ◽

Humberto Figueroa-Ponce ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Dry Eye ◽

Contact Lenses ◽

Physicochemical Characterization ◽

Soft Contact ◽

Soft Contact Lenses ◽

Compatibility Test

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Influence of Face Masks on the Use of Contact Lenses

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health ◽

10.3390/ijerph18147407 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 18 (14) ◽

pp. 7407

Author(s):

Clara Martinez-Perez ◽

Bruno Monteiro ◽

Mafalda Soares ◽

Fatima Portugues ◽

Sonia Matos ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Dry Eye ◽

Contact Lenses ◽

Visual Quality ◽

Face Mask ◽

Soft Contact ◽

Dry Eyes ◽

Soft Contact Lenses ◽

Eye Symptoms ◽

The Impact

Background: The COVID-19 epidemic is largely controlled by the use of face masks. The use of a face mask has been indicated as a strong cause of dry eye, although it is not yet described in the literature. This study aims to compare the impact of the use of masks on the visual quality of patients. The symptoms in the human eye intensified during the pandemic versus the symptoms before the pandemic, in a Portuguese population. Methods: A fifteen-question questionnaire was conducted to find out what changes occurred in the use of soft contact lenses during the pandemic in relation to the use of masks. Statistical analysis was performed with SPSS 27.0 software (SPSS Inc., Chicago, IL, USA). Results: The use of contact lenses decreased compared with before the pandemic (p < 0.001). The number of hours of wear decreased significantly compared with before the pandemic (p < 0.001). The sensation of dry eyes was found to be worse in those using monthly replacement contact lenses (p = 0.034), and the need to remove contact lenses was more frequent in women (p = 0.026) after using a mask. Conclusions: Mask use increases dry eye symptoms in contact lens wearers, negatively impacting visual quality.

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