Silicone Hydrogels

Completely updated and revised, this contemporary and authoritative text now contains important new material which has far-reaching implications for all those prescribing and fitting continuous wear contact lenses. Balanced, critical and informative this book provides the scientific background, clinical practice and reviews the latest lenses available. A book you must read before considering prescribing or fitting continuous wear contact lenses. New to this edition · Content on silicone hydrogels in private practice helps with patient selection, initial dispensing, aftercare routines, and incidence of adverse responses. · A new chapter on edema and hypoxia addresses important issues. · Updated and revised content includes all the latest clinical data. · Comprehensive coverage of available materials and lenses helps readers choose the appropriate lens. · Many new illustrations in full color help clarify points in the text. · New chapters review continuous wear lenses so readers can make the right choice for their patients. · New material covers important research and breakthroughs that will have a far-reaching impact on clinical practice. By Deborah F. Sweeney, PhD, FAAO, Adjunct Associate Professor, Executive Director, Cornea and Contact Lens Research Unit (CCLRU), Randwick, Sydney, Australia Table of Contents: Foreword Preface Contributors’ list 1. Silicone Hydrogel materials – how do they work? 2. The Epithelium in extended wear 3. Why HEMA failed 4. Inflammation, infection and the effects of the closed eye 5. Tear exchange – does it matter? 6. Clinical performance of silicone hydrogel lenses 7. Adverse events and infections: which ones and how many? 8. Review of current lenses Index