High Dk
Term for contact lenses or contact lens materials with Dk/t > 85 x 10-9 (cm x ml O2)/(s x ml x mmHg). Also see Dk, Dk/t, Oxygen demand and Oxygen supply.
Glossary
Hypoxia
Reduced oxygenation of the corneal tissue causing a variety of problems. The severity of the consequences depends on the level and duration of hypoxia. Common signs of hypoxia are corneal vascularization, corneal oedema and microcysts. Any signs of hypoxia should … Continue reading
