The most predictive question for the detection of dry eye was frequency of ocular dryness. Scratchiness, burning symptoms, and sensitivity to cigarette smoke and to make-up products were additional indicators.
Soft contact lens wear induces circumlimbal staining, the level of staining being influenced by the contact lens edge design. However, high level of circumlimbal staining is not associated with decreased comfort.
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