NCLE TEST Flashcards
1
Q
Scleral (Haptic) Lens
A
1st successful contact lens lathe cut and made out of gas permeable material very difficult to tolerate; used when other types fail in such cases as severe keratoconus, severe lid problems, and great amounts of astigmatism.
2
Q
Corneal Lens
A
These lenses bridge the limbus and lie partially on the conjunctiva tissue overlying the sclera and adjacent to the cornea typical of soft contact lenses
3
Q
Daily Wear, Extended Wear, or Prolonged Wear
A
Determined by the amount of gas permeability of the material Approved by the FDA for 30 days of consecutive wear, but FDA recommends that they be worn no longer than 7 days in a row.
