Considerations in Contact Lens Use Under Adverse Conditions

Summarizes contemporary understanding of the scientific, clinical, and technical issues surrounding the use of contact lenses. This book discusses the special occupational conditions experienced by military personnel, particularly in extreme environments, that give rise to the question of whether or not to use contact lenses.

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This book summarizes current understanding of the scientific, clinical, and technical issues surrounding the use of contact lenses. It discusses the special occupational conditions experienced by military personnel, particularly in extreme environments, that give rise to the question of whether or not to use contact lenses.


Experts in optometry, ophthalmology, visual psychophysics, and engineering describe recent developments in design and use; and representatives of the military services provide examples of actual situations in aerospace settings. Considerations in Contact Lens Use Under Adverse Conditions will be of particular interest to those involved in the design of contact lenses and those responsible for occupational safety and health matters in the private sector.

Table of Contents


Front Matter
Contact Lenses and the Eye: Basic Considerations
Environmental Gases and Contact Lens Wear
Hypoxia
Contact Lenses and Corneal Energy Metabolites in the Rabbit
Environmental Conditions and Tear Chemistry
Tear Evaporation Considerations and Contact Lens Wear
Mechanical Aspects of Soft Contact Lenses
Contact Lenses and the Eye: Complications
Medical Problems Associated With Contact Lens Use
Adverse Reactions Associated With Contact Lens Use
Corneal Topography and Contact Lenses
Treatment of Giant Papillary Conjunctivitis
Endothelial Effects From Contact Lens Wear
Contact Lenses and the Eye: Practical Considerations in Everyday and Military Life
Corneal Effects of Extreme Environments: Considerations for Pilots Wearing Contact Lenses
Effect of Aircraft Cabin Altitude and Humidity on Oxygen Tension Under Soft and Hard Gas-Permeable Contact Lenses
Ocular Occupational Health Concerns: Considerations for Pilots wearing Contact Lenses
Lens Performance Considerations
Vision Performance With Contact Lenses
An Overview of U.S. Army Aviation and Contact Lens Issues
Contact Lens Wear in the Aerospace Environment
Use of Soft Contact Lenses by Tactical Aircrews
Job Demands in Naval Aviation
Extended-Wear Lenses: The U.S. Navy's Experience