Contact Lenses, Hydrophilic

Soft, supple contact lenses made of plastic polymers which interact readily with water molecules. Many types are available, including continuous and extended-wear versions, which are gas-permeable and easily sterilized.

Year introduced: 1974(1971)

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Tree Number(s): E07.632.500.276.360

MeSH Unique ID: D003263

Entry Terms:

• Hydrophilic Contact Lenses
• Lenses, Hydrophilic Contact
• Hydrophilic Contact Lens
• Contact Lens, Hydrophilic
• Lens, Hydrophilic Contact
• Lenses, Contact, Hydrophilic
• Soft Contact Lens
• Contact Lens, Soft
• Lens, Soft Contact
• Soft Contact Lenses
• Contact Lenses, Soft
• Lenses, Soft Contact

Previous Indexing:

• Contact Lenses (1966-1970)

All MeSH Categories
Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment Category
Equipment and Supplies
Optical Devices
Lenses
Contact Lenses
Contact Lenses, Hydrophilic
Contact Lenses, Extended-Wear