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Soft DW & EW lens materials are basically the
same, & so too are their permeability. In EW, low oxygen &
insufficient soft lens hydration & cleanliness during sleep
increases significantly the probability of infections & inflammatory
tissue reactions in relation to the continuous duration of wear
Microbial Keratitis is 10-15 times more common with EW as with DW.
The vast majority of contact lens clinical researchers advise most
patients against soft lens EW, except for occasional periods of
short duration.
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