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What is the effect of sleeping with contact lenses (CL) at night, according to the text?
What is the effect of sleeping with contact lenses (CL) at night, according to the text?
- Reduced lack of oxygen and less swelling
- No change in oxygen levels or swelling
- Improved vision and reduced redness
- Increased lack of oxygen and more swelling (correct)
Why are high spectacle prescriptions challenging to fit with lenses?
Why are high spectacle prescriptions challenging to fit with lenses?
- They result in dry eyes at the end of the day
- They cannot correct distorted retinal images
- They are incompatible with contact lenses
- They cause excessive magnification or minification (correct)
What is the FDA classification of contact lenses (CL), as mentioned in the text?
What is the FDA classification of contact lenses (CL), as mentioned in the text?
- Class 2 (correct)
- Class 1
- Class 4
- Class 3
Why should contact lenses not be exposed to tap water or lake water?
Why should contact lenses not be exposed to tap water or lake water?
What does a pupil diameter smaller than the contact lens (CL) size lead to, especially in dim light?
What does a pupil diameter smaller than the contact lens (CL) size lead to, especially in dim light?
What is considered a wet eye based on tear breakup time (TBUT)?
What is considered a wet eye based on tear breakup time (TBUT)?
What is the average assumed vertex distance for corneal curvature?
What is the average assumed vertex distance for corneal curvature?
What condition makes a patient unsuitable for cosmetic contact lenses?
What condition makes a patient unsuitable for cosmetic contact lenses?
How does pregnancy affect corneal sensitivity and contact lens wearing?
How does pregnancy affect corneal sensitivity and contact lens wearing?
Which type of disease causes incomplete closure of the lids and contributes to dryness in the eye?
Which type of disease causes incomplete closure of the lids and contributes to dryness in the eye?
What is the effect of taking anti-histamines while wearing contact lenses?
What is the effect of taking anti-histamines while wearing contact lenses?
Why are cosmetic lenses not recommended for patients with recurrent epithelial basement layer disruption?
Why are cosmetic lenses not recommended for patients with recurrent epithelial basement layer disruption?
What is the main benefit of contact lenses compared to spectacles?
What is the main benefit of contact lenses compared to spectacles?
Why wouldn't a patient with severe dry eye be a good candidate for contact lenses?
Why wouldn't a patient with severe dry eye be a good candidate for contact lenses?
What is the most appropriate recommendation for minimizing the risk of wearing contact lenses?
What is the most appropriate recommendation for minimizing the risk of wearing contact lenses?
Why is not everyone a candidate for LASIK surgery?
Why is not everyone a candidate for LASIK surgery?
What is the main advantage of wearing daily disposable contact lenses?
What is the main advantage of wearing daily disposable contact lenses?
Why is it important to replace the contact lens case every 3 months?
Why is it important to replace the contact lens case every 3 months?
What is a potential consequence of sleeping with contact lenses in terms of oxygen delivery to the eye?
What is a potential consequence of sleeping with contact lenses in terms of oxygen delivery to the eye?
Why is it important to assess ocular tissue when considering a patient for contact lens use?
Why is it important to assess ocular tissue when considering a patient for contact lens use?
What type of wear involves wearing contact lenses for 30 consecutive days?
What type of wear involves wearing contact lenses for 30 consecutive days?
What wear schedule is recommended for the healthiest option to minimize exposure to debris from previous days?
What wear schedule is recommended for the healthiest option to minimize exposure to debris from previous days?
What risk factor is associated with abusing contact lenses by not replacing them regularly?
What risk factor is associated with abusing contact lenses by not replacing them regularly?
What can soft contact lenses induce if worn for extended periods?
What can soft contact lenses induce if worn for extended periods?
What is the consequence of sleeping with contact lenses at night, according to the text?
What is the consequence of sleeping with contact lenses at night, according to the text?
What is the main advantage of wearing silicone hydrogel contact lenses?
What is the main advantage of wearing silicone hydrogel contact lenses?
Why are patients with extreme dry eye not suitable candidates for cosmetic contact lenses?
Why are patients with extreme dry eye not suitable candidates for cosmetic contact lenses?
How does pregnancy affect contact lens wearing?
How does pregnancy affect contact lens wearing?
Why should contact lenses not be exposed to tap water or lake water?
Why should contact lenses not be exposed to tap water or lake water?
What is the effect of taking anti-histamines while wearing contact lenses?
What is the effect of taking anti-histamines while wearing contact lenses?
What type of condition can prevent patients from being suitable for cosmetic contact lenses?
What type of condition can prevent patients from being suitable for cosmetic contact lenses?
What is the main reason a patient might choose to wear contact lenses for cosmetic purposes, despite the associated risks?
What is the main reason a patient might choose to wear contact lenses for cosmetic purposes, despite the associated risks?
Why might a patient with severe dry eye not be a good candidate for contact lenses?
Why might a patient with severe dry eye not be a good candidate for contact lenses?
What is the recommended wear schedule for minimizing exposure to debris from previous days when wearing contact lenses?
What is the recommended wear schedule for minimizing exposure to debris from previous days when wearing contact lenses?
Why is it important to replace the contact lens case every 3 months?
Why is it important to replace the contact lens case every 3 months?
What is a potential consequence of sleeping with contact lenses in terms of oxygen delivery to the eye?
What is a potential consequence of sleeping with contact lenses in terms of oxygen delivery to the eye?
What type of wear schedule involves wearing contact lenses for 6-7 consecutive days before taking them off?
What type of wear schedule involves wearing contact lenses for 6-7 consecutive days before taking them off?
What is a potential consequence of abusing contact lenses by not replacing them regularly?
What is a potential consequence of abusing contact lenses by not replacing them regularly?
What is a reason some patients might be unsuitable candidates for LASIK surgery?
What is a reason some patients might be unsuitable candidates for LASIK surgery?
What is considered a dry eye based on tear breakup time (TBUT)?
What is considered a dry eye based on tear breakup time (TBUT)?
What type of disease causes incomplete closure of the lids and contributes to dryness in the eye?
What type of disease causes incomplete closure of the lids and contributes to dryness in the eye?
What is one potential effect of wearing soft contact lenses for extended periods?
What is one potential effect of wearing soft contact lenses for extended periods?
