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Corneal and conjunctival impression cytology in soft contact lens wearers

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This study assessed changes in corneal and conjunctional cytology in 25 soft contact lens (CL) wearers and compared them with matched controls. We found 80% of grade IV keratinization in CL users for more than 7 years. Keratinization was directly proportional to duration of CL use. Conjunctival cytological changes worsened with decreasing pH, whereas corneal keratinization showed no significant correlation.

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  1. Department of Ophthalmology, Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hundu University, Varanasi, India

    R. P. Bhatia MS (Head) &  Roy Lipika MS (Resident)

  2. Department of Pathology, Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hundu University, Varanasi, India

    R. S. Garbyal MD (Senior Resident) &  Kumar Mohan MD (Lecturer)

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The authors have stated that they do not have a significant financial interest or other relationship with any product manufacturer or provider of services discussed in this article. The authors also do not discuss the use of off-label products, which includes unlabeled, unapproved, or investigative products or devices.

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Bhatia, R.P., Lipika, R., Garbyal, R.S. et al. Corneal and conjunctival impression cytology in soft contact lens wearers. Ann Ophthalmol 38, 117–120 (2006). https://doi.org/10.1385/AO:38:2:117

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