by Joel Harrison
1. February 2012 12:14
Researchers from the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Optometry have conducted a study investigating the benefits and risks of wearing contact lenses by analysing tears.
According to the scientists, it is possible monitor changes in the health of the eye by determining the level of cytokines (protein molecules used in intercellular communication) in tears.
The study, prepared by Lucy Kehinde, a doctoral student at the University of Alabama, involved 80 volunteers, who wore silicone hydrogel contact lenses for 30 days and collected their tears in special containers.
The results suggest that even small changes in the level of cytokines can provide information about how a person reacts to different types of contact lenses and which ones are the best for them. Kehinde stated that choosing the right contact lenses is very important, as it reduces the risk of infections and other vision problems.
This research can help to develop new ways of diagnosing patients and finding out what type of contact lenses they should wear.
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