Journal of Korean Ophthalmic Optics Society (한국안광학회지)

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The Change in the Parameters of Silicone Hydrogel Lens and Objective/Subjective Symptoms induced by Repetitive Dryness of Lens

실리콘 하이드로겔 렌즈의 반복적 건조로 인한 렌즈형태 및 자·타각적 증상의 변화

  • Kim, So Ra (Dept. of Optometry, Seoul National University of Science and Technology) ;
  • Kang, Byeong Ho (Dept. of Optometry, Seoul National University of Science and Technology) ;
  • Jung, In Pil (Dept. of Optometry, Seoul National University of Science and Technology) ;
  • Park, Mijung (Dept. of Optometry, Seoul National University of Science and Technology)
  • 김소라 (서울과학기술대학교 안경광학과) ;
  • 강병호 (서울과학기술대학교 안경광학과) ;
  • 정인필 (서울과학기술대학교 안경광학과) ;
  • 박미정 (서울과학기술대학교 안경광학과)
  • Received : 2012.11.01
  • Accepted : 2012.12.15
  • Published : 2012.12.31
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Abstract

Purpose: In this study, the changes in the shape of silicone hydrogel lenses, dryness of lens and objective/ subjective symptoms that could be induced by repeating dryness of lens and objective/subjective symptoms were investigated. Methods: After drying and rehydrating of silicone hydrogel lenses with different lens material and thickness for 4 times, their overall diameters and base curves were compared. Subjective symptoms, non-invasive tear break-up time (NIBUTs) and blinking rate were evaluated after wearing dehydrated silicone hydrogel lens. Results: Overall diameter and base curve increased in all tested silicone hydrogel lenses by repeating dryness and rehydration. The degree of change in over all diameter and base curve were variable on the material. There were irregular change of lens parameters in thicker lens. When the subjects wore silicone hydrogel lenses after drying and rehydrating, their NIBUTs were decreased and blink rates were increased regardless of lens material or thickness. In addition, repetitive drying of silicone hydrogel lenses affected the lens fitting. Therefore, subjective symptoms such as itching, pain, irritation, foreign body sensation, dryness tended to be increased. Conclusions: The results obtained from the study may suggest to develop durable silicone hydrogel contact lenses against dry environment since the changes in parameters of silicone hydrogel lens and the subjective discomfort were observed after repetitive drying and rehydration.

목적: 본 연구에서는 반복적인 건조에 의해 유발되는 실리콘 하이드로겔 렌즈의 형태 변화 및 착용시의 자 타각적 증상의 변화에 대해 알아보고자 하였다. 방법: 재질 혹은 두께가 다른 실리콘 하이드로겔 렌즈를 4회씩 건조하고 수화시킨 후 전체 직경과 베이스커브의 변화를 비교하였으며, 건조되었던 실리콘 하이드로겔 렌즈를 착용한 후 착용자의 자각적 증상 및 비침입성 눈물막 파괴시간과 순목횟수를 측정하였다. 결과: 반복되는 건조와 수화로 인하여 모든 실리콘 하이드로겔 렌즈의 전체 직경과 베이스커브가 증가하였다. 전체 직경과 베이스커브가 변하는 정도는 재질에 따라 각기 상이하였으며 두꺼운 렌즈에서는 건조수화 횟수에 따라 불규칙적인 변화가 나타났다. 실리콘 하이드로겔 렌즈의 재질이나 두께에 관계없이 건조수화 과정을 거친 렌즈를 착용하였을 때에는 착용자의 비침입성 눈물막 파괴시간은 감소하였으며, 순목횟수는 증가하였다. 또한, 반복적인 건조수화는 렌즈의 착용감에도 영향을 미쳐 가려움, 통증, 자극감, 이물감, 건조감이 증가하는 경향이 있었다. 결론: 본 연구 결과를 통하여 반복적인 건조수화로 실리콘 하이드로겔 렌즈의 형태 변화 및 이에 따른 착용감 저하 유발을 확인하였으므로 건조한 환경에 대하여 강한 내구성을 가지는 실리콘 하이드로겔 콘택트렌즈의 개발 필요성을 제안할 수 있다.

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