Meta-Analysis of Materials and Treatments Used in Contact Lenses: Implications for Lens Characteristics
Materials,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
18(7), С. 1445 - 1445
Опубликована: Март 25, 2025
A
meta-analysis
was
conducted
to
assess
the
evolution
of,
applications
and
recent
advancements
in
materials
surface
treatments
for
contact
lenses.
This
study
aimed
comprehensively
synthesize
available
data,
focusing
on
innovations
that
enhance
vision
correction,
comfort,
safety
while
emphasizing
sustainability
as
a
critical
factor
future
development.
Registered
with
PROSPERO,
this
analysis
adhered
PRISMA
AMSTAR-2
guidelines.
systematic
review
of
databases
including
PubMed,
Web
Science,
Scopus
performed
studies
published
between
2019
2024,
without
language
restrictions.
Observational
optical
lens
were
included,
random-effects
model
used
address
high
heterogeneity
among
included
studies.
From
nine
analyzed,
significant
identified
regarding
functional
properties
treatments.
Key
technologies
like
self-lubricating
lenses
reduce
friction,
nanogels
prolonged
therapeutic
drug
delivery,
coatings
minimize
protein
lipid
deposition,
ensuring
greater
comfort
extended
wearability.
Additionally,
biodegradable
eco-friendly
underscore
industry’s
commitment
reducing
environmental
impact
lenses,
addressing
challenges
related
disposal
recycling.
These
highlight
potential
integrating
improvements
sustainability,
paving
way
more
effective
environmentally
responsible
Язык: Английский
Influence of Contact Lens Parameters on Cornea: Biomechanical Analysis
Bioengineering,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
11(10), С. 966 - 966
Опубликована: Сен. 27, 2024
This
study
presents
a
finite
element
analysis
to
model
ocular
biomechanics
and
the
interactions
between
human
eye
contact
lenses
in
closed-eye
condition.
The
state,
where
eyelids
are
fully
shut,
challenges
for
experimental
measurements
due
invasive
nature
of
accessing
analysing
lens
corneal
interface,
making
simulation
tools
valuable
accurate
characterisation.
primary
objective
this
was
examine
how
CLs
fold
twist
their
impact
on
cornea
when
is
closed.
secondary
aim
assess
crucial
parameters
(Young’s
modulus,
base
curve,
diameter)
influence
stress
distribution
overall
fit
eye.
findings
show
that
increasing
Young’s
modulus
significantly
reduces
promotes
uniform
distribution,
it
most
influential
factor
wearer
comfort
safety.
While
curve
diameter
variations
primarily
affect
area,
minimal.
research
provides
insights
improving
design
enhancing
safety
wearers.
Язык: Английский