Keratoconus is a progressive, non-inflammatory corneal ectasia characterized by thinning and weakening of the corneal stroma which results in its' protrusion. The onset is during puberty and progresses until the fourth decade of life. In earlier stages, good visual acuity can be provided with spectacles. With progression, contact lenses are considered to be a better therapy. Aim of this study w...

Shadow-mask-assisted flattening and deposition method fabricates wearable intraocular pressure sensors on flexible hydrogel surfaces.

Contact lenses are used as a method of correcting refractive errors. However, their use can be associated with periods of discomfort as well as occasional pathophysiological reactions. This inaugural edition of Optometry Rounds presents the latest findings to allow Optometrists to improve the experience of their patients who wear contact lenses, as well as to share knowledge with respect to con...

Contact lenses are a successful form of vision correction. But their use has been associated with an increased risk of microbial keratitis (MK), contact lens related acute red eye (CLARE) as well as contact lens peripheral ulcer (CLPU) (Eltis, 2011). One of the main problems associated with contact lenses is microbial contamination of the lens surface. Microbial contamination further leads to t...