Contact Lenses
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Lenses designed to be worn on the front surface of the eyeball. (UMDNS, 1999) |
Contact Lenses Categories.
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Contact Lenses, Hydrophilic - 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. |
Contact Lenses Definitions and Terms
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