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https://doi.org/10.33791/2222-4408-2024-3-196-199
In this article, we will examine the importance of oxygen permeability (Dk) in gas permeable contact lens materials, and the significance of high Dk in scleral and ortho-k lens designs.
Martin Conway - Professional Services Manager of Contamac Ltd., Fellow of British Dispensing Opticians (FBDO), Fellow of International Association of Contact Lens Educators (FIACLE), Fellow of British Contact Lens Association (FBCLA).
Carlton House, Shire Hill, Saffron Walden, Essex CB11 3AU
Mark Eddleston - PhD from the University of Cambridge, Project Leader within the R&D Team at Contamac Ltd.
Carlton House, Shire Hill, Saffron Walden, Essex CB11 3AU
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Conway M., Eddleston M. Oxygen permeability and gas permeable contact lens materials. The EYE GLAZ. 2024;26(3):196-199. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.33791/2222-4408-2024-3-196-199
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