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Impact of Cosmetics on the Physical Dimension and Optical Performance of Silicone Hydrogel Contact Lenses

Abstract

OBJECTIVES: To evaluate the impact of cosmetics on silicone hydrogel (SiHy) contact lens shape, lens power, and optical performance. METHODS: In this in vitro experiment, 7 SiHy materials were coated with 9 marketed brands of cosmetics, including hand creams (HCs) (3), eye makeup removers (MRs) (3), and mascaras (3). Diameter, sagittal depth, and base curve were determined using the Chiltern (Optimec Limited), whereas lens power and optical …

Authors

Luensmann D; Yu M; Yang J; Srinivasan S; Jones L

Journal

Eye & Contact Lens Science & Clinical Practice, Vol. 41, No. 4, pp. 218–227

Publisher

Wolters Kluwer

Publication Date

July 2015

DOI

10.1097/icl.0000000000000109

ISSN

1542-2321