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And, when you consider that more than 34 million Americans wear contacts, that’s a substantial number.2 SiHy lenses are becoming the “go to” lens choice for daily wear. Why? High-Dk silicone hydrogel lenses give patients a convenient, comfortable, healthy option for contact lens wear.

Speaking of comfort, one of the most challenging and complex diagnostic dilemmas in all of eye care is dry eye—especially for contact lens-wearing patients. A multifactorial disorder, the term “dry eye” represents myriad contributory elements, pathophysiologic processes and clinical presentations. But, the advent of silicone hydrogel lenses may help these patients continue lens wear comfortably.

Here is a brief rundown of the basics about silicone hydrogel lenses.

What Goes Into the Lens The...