Corneal edema with polymethylmethacrylate versus gas-permeable rigid polymer contact lenses of identical design
Finnemore, V.M.; Korb, J.E.
Journal of the American Optometric Association 51(3): 271-274
1980
ISSN/ISBN: 0003-0244 PMID: 7372986 Document Number: 157239
An evaluation was made of the incidence of corneal edema with polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) contact lenses and Polycon (silafocon A) lenses of identical design. Edema occurred significantly more frequently with PMMA than with Polycon lenses.
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