What are the criteria for selecting patients for the use of an extended wear hydrophilic lens?
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The choice of the appropriate patient for hydrogel extended wear is based on careful evaluation. Patients must be generally free of both systemic and ocular disease.
Patients with a history of ocular infections or inflammation are not good candidates for the overnight wear of contact lenses.
Although the overnight wear of contact lenses is convenient, it is necessary that patients are aware of the risk and responsibilities associated with this modality including:
1. Increased probability of complications, including infection such as corneal ulceration.
2. The importance of good ocular and general health and strict adherence to regimens of contact lens care.
3. Attending a scheduled follow-up examination every 6 months.
4. Recognition of and immediate attention to the first symptoms of complications.
5. Removal of the lenses at the first sign of ocular irritation.
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