A proposed mechanism for increased tear-film osmolarity in contact lens wearers

American Journal of Ophthalmology
J P GilbardS R Rossi

Abstract

Contact lenses decrease corneal sensitivity and increase tear-film osmolarity. To determine whether the decrease in corneal sensitivity is responsible for the increase in tear-film osmolarity, we studied tear-film osmolarity in normal rabbits and rabbits with surgically induced keratoconjunctivitis sicca before and after the instillation of 0.5% proparacaine. Instillation of proparacaine resulted in a significant increase in tear-film osmolarity. Decreased corneal sensitivity, with a resultant decrease in tear secretory rates, is the most likely cause for increased tear-film osmolarity in wearers of hard contact and extended-wear soft contact lenses.

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