Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Extended-Wear Contact Lenses

Hydrophilic contact lenses worn for an extended period or permanently.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

Structured Summary

Abstract

Hydrophilic contact lenses worn for an extended period or permanently.

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Synonyms

7 entry terms
  • Contact Lens, Extended-Wear
  • Contact Lenses, Extended-Wear
  • Contact Lens, Extended Wear
  • Contact Lenses, Extended Wear
  • Extended-Wear Contact Lens
  • Lens, Extended-Wear Contact
  • Lenses, Extended-Wear Contact

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Aspects Covered

14 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, ethics, history, microbiology, parasitology, psychology, standards, statistics & numerical data, supply & distribution, trends, veterinary, virology.

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History Note

89(84); was see under CONTACT LENSES, HYDROPHILIC 1984-88

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Previous Indexing

  • Contact Lenses (1966-1969)
  • Contact Lenses, Hydrophilic (1971-1983)

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Tree Number

  1. E07w.632w.500w.276w.360.220

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Extended-Wear Contact Lenses. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D003262. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D003262
  2. Extended-Wear Contact Lenses. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q73209733