Eye Terminology - Newman and Blackstock

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Term Definition
Endothelium

The cornea's inner layer of cells.

Enzymatic Cleaner

A cleaner that removes protein deposits and other debris from contact lenses. It's recommended for use either daily, weekly, or monthly. Some enzymatic cleaners are a small tablet dropped into a solution along with the lens; others

Epithelium

The cornea's outer layer of cells.

Extended Wear

Currently, these contact lenses are FDA-approved to be worn without removal for up to seven days, meaning some people will be comfortable sleeping with them in their eyes.

Eyecare Practitioner

Optometrists (O.D.s) and ophthalmologists (M.D.s) both practice eyecare, but in different ways: O.D.s examine eyes to determine eyewear prescriptions and check for and treat many diseases such as glaucoma. M.D.s are medical docto

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