The Impact of the Use of Hydrogel Lenses on the Visual functions of Young Adult Sudanese

Abstract

Purpose: To investigate the effects of wearing hydrogel lenses on daily wear basis for long period (year) on the visual functions in Sudanese young adult subjects. Methods: A descriptive cross sectional, case control study was conducted among 63 neophyte (who never worn contact lens before) volunteer students in Faculty of Optometry. All subjects were fitted with hydrogel soft contact lenses (CLEVIO) (water content 38%) POTEC Co.LTD for one year.