Hydrophilic Contact Lenses (Hydrophilic Contact Lens)

Soft, supple contact lenses made of plastic polymers which interact readily with water molecules. Many types are available, including continuous and extended-wear versions, which are gas-permeable and easily sterilized.

Also Known As:

Hydrophilic Contact Lens; Soft Contact Lenses; Contact Lenses, Hydrophilic; Soft Contact Lens; Contact Lens, Hydrophilic; Contact Lens, Soft; Contact Lenses, Soft; Lens, Hydrophilic Contact; Lens, Soft Contact; Lenses, Hydrophilic Contact; Lenses, Soft Contact; Lenses, Contact, Hydrophilic

Networked: 956 relevant articles (40 outcomes, 92 trials/studies)

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Equipment and Supplies
- Optical Devices: 339
  - Lenses: 4651
    - Contact Lenses: 6080
      - Hydrophilic Contact Lenses: 956
        Extended-Wear Contact Lenses: 86

Experts

1.	Morgan, Philip B: 9 articles (01/2022 - 04/2004)
2.	Nishida, Kohji: 7 articles (10/2022 - 05/2012)
3.	Efron, Nathan: 7 articles (03/2013 - 04/2004)
4.	Koh, Shizuka: 6 articles (10/2022 - 05/2012)
5.	Jiménez, Raimundo: 6 articles (01/2022 - 06/2011)
6.	Niyyati, Maryam: 6 articles (10/2021 - 09/2010)
7.	Jalbert, Isabelle: 6 articles (04/2021 - 04/2002)
8.	Oshika, Tetsuro: 5 articles (07/2022 - 06/2005)
9.	Young, Graeme: 5 articles (01/2022 - 01/2011)
10.	Rezaeian, Mostafa: 5 articles (08/2016 - 09/2010)

Related Diseases

1.	Myopia 11/01/2023 - "Spanish optometrists are very active in the management of myopia, especially by fitting orthokeratology lenses or dual-focus soft contact lenses for myopia control, but there is still potential for improvement in the methodology they follow for both the diagnosis and management of myopia." 01/01/2016 - "There was a significant reduction in the annualized myopia progression in both groups (orthokeratology: -1.17 ± 0.55 to -0.09 ± 017 D/yr, p < 0.001; dual focus soft contact lens: -1.15 ± 0.46 to -0.10 ± 0.23 D/yr, p < 0.001). " 01/01/1996 - "Soft contact lenses are very useful in high myopia correction in growing-up patients. " 09/01/2017 - "More recently, numerous multifocal soft contact lenses and extended depth of focus soft contact lenses (collectively referred to as myopia control contact lenses) were found effective in slowing myopia. " 01/01/2017 - "Both concentric ring bifocal and peripheral add multifocal soft contact lenses are clinically effective for controlling myopia in school-aged children, with an overall myopia control rates of 30~50% over 2 years. "
2.	Cysts 09/01/2014 - "To assess the efficacy of a novel ultraviolet (UV) lens device on the killing of Acanthamoeba cysts and the impact of efficacious doses of UV upon soft contact lens parameter and material characteristics. " 01/01/2010 - "To assess the ability of commercial and experimental soft contact lens multipurpose solutions (MPS) to promote Acanthamoeba trophozoite encystment and their biocidal efficacy against Acanthamoeba trophozoites and cysts. " 10/01/1989 - "Ten soft contact lens cleaners, three rigid gas permeable contact lens (RGP) disinfecting-soaking solutions, and four hydrophilic contact lens disinfecting solutions were evaluated by laboratory challenge procedures for their antimicrobial efficacy against trophozoites and cysts of Acanthamoeba polyphaga and Acanthamoeba castellanii. " 05/01/2006 - "The disinfecting solutions for soft contact lenses did not kill 10 cysts of either strain after 8 hours of incubation time. " 10/01/1995 - "Adherence of cysts and trophozoites of Acanthamoeba to unworn rigid gas permeable and soft contact lenses."
3.	Corneal Injuries 05/01/2022 - "The Protective Effects of Soft Contact Lenses for Contact Sports: A Novel Porcine Model for Corneal Abrasion Biomechanics." 10/01/1989 - "The results of this study indicate that the thickness of a soft contact lens is important in treating corneal trauma." 12/01/2022 - "Corneal injury by plant material, and soft contact lens use were the main risk factors (42.8% and 31.4%, respectively). " 05/01/2022 - "With soft contact lens barrier, the maximum measurable force of 50 Newtons could not produce a corneal abrasion. " 09/01/2012 - "A 52-year-old soft contact lens wearer had a corneal abrasion and developed a corneal infiltrate. "
4.	Keratoconus 07/01/2022 - "This study evaluated the efficacy and safety of YOUSOFT® soft contact lens (CL) (TOMEY-CL) in patients with keratoconus and intolerance to rigid CLs. " 01/01/2018 - "To study the influence of soft contact lens (SCL) central thickness and material in keratoconus on visual function after intracorneal ring segment (ICRS) surgery. " 09/01/2003 - "The purpose of this study was to evaluate whether nonaxisymmetric soft contact lenses could efficiently compensate for higher-order aberrations induced by keratoconus and to what extent rotation and translation of the lens would degrade this perfect correction. " 10/01/2022 - "Whilst most patients with keratoconus were fitted with corneal rigid gas permeable contact lenses, around 1 in 6 were fitted with soft contact lenses. " 07/01/2022 - "Clinical performance of a custom-designed soft contact lens in patients with keratoconus and intolerance to rigid contact lenses."
5.	Glaucoma 01/01/2022 - "We envision that the smart soft contact lenses will be effective in glaucoma care." 07/01/2016 - "After 5 months, the intraocular pressure was restored to 16 mmHg with one topical glaucoma medication, uncorrected vision improved to 20/300, and with aphakic soft contact lens, it was 20/50. " 01/01/2022 - "Smart soft contact lenses for continuous 24-hour monitoring of intraocular pressure in glaucoma care." 01/01/2022 - "Conclusion: The results demonstrated BRZ loading and delivery through soft contact lens which provides a potential alternative in glaucoma therapy." 10/14/2020 - "Soft Contact Lens with Embedded Microtubes for Sustained and Self-Adaptive Drug Delivery for Glaucoma Treatment."

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Related Therapies and Procedures

1.	Lenses
2.	Contact Lenses
3.	Eyeglasses (Spectacles)
4.	Hydrophilic Contact Lenses (Hydrophilic Contact Lens)
5.	Bandages (Bandage)