Contact Lenses, Hydrophilic

"Contact Lenses, Hydrophilic" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus, MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure, which enables searching at various levels of specificity.

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Soft, supple contact lenses made of plastic polymers which interact readily with water molecules. Many types are available, including continuous and extended-wear versions, which are gas-permeable and easily sterilized.


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Bar chart showing 9 publications over 6 distinct years, with a maximum of 3 publications in 2015
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