Definitions for contact lens
con·tact lens

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. contact, contact lensnoun

   a thin curved glass or plastic lens designed to fit over the cornea in order to correct vision or to deliver medication

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. contact lensnoun

   A thin lens, made of flexible or rigid plastic, that is placed directly on to the eye to correct vision, used as an alternative to spectacles, or, if coloured, to change one's eye color cosmetically.

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1. Contact lens

   Contact lenses, or simply contacts, are thin lenses placed directly on the surface of the eyes. Contact lenses are ocular prosthetic devices used by over 150 million people worldwide, and they can be worn to correct vision or for cosmetic or therapeutic reasons. In 2010, the worldwide market for contact lenses was estimated at $6.1 billion, while the US soft lens market was estimated at $2.1 billion. Multiple analysts estimated that the global market for contact lenses would reach $11.7 billion by 2015. As of 2010, the average age of contact lens wearers globally was 31 years old, and two-thirds of wearers were female.People choose to wear contact lenses for many reasons. Aesthetics and cosmetics are main motivating factors for people who want to avoid wearing glasses or to change the appearance or color of their eyes. Others wear contact lenses for functional or optical reasons. When compared with spectacles, contact lenses typically provide better peripheral vision, and do not collect moisture (from rain, snow, condensation, etc.) or perspiration. This can make them preferable for sports and other outdoor activities. Contact lens wearers can also wear sunglasses, goggles, or other eyewear of their choice without having to fit them with prescription lenses or worry about compatibility with glasses. Additionally, there are conditions such as keratoconus and aniseikonia that are typically corrected better with contact lenses than with glasses.

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1. contact lens

   A contact lens is a thin plastic or silicone lens that is directly placed on the eye's surface. They are used as an alternative to eyeglasses, improving visual impairments, or for aesthetic and therapeutic purposes. Contact lenses are designed to correct various vision problems such as myopia (nearsightedness), hyperopia (farsightedness), astigmatism, and presbyopia. They are typically safe, convenient, and effective when used with proper eye care and hygiene. Extended wear of certain types of lenses can be harmful to the eyes and should only be used with the supervision of an eye care professional.

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1. Contact lens

   A contact lens, or simply contact, is a thin, plastic lens placed directly on the surface of the eye to correct visual defects. Contact lenses are considered medical devices and can be worn to correct vision, for cosmetic or therapeutic reasons. In 2004, it was estimated that 125 million people use contact lenses worldwide, including 28 to 38 million in the United States. In 2010, worldwide contact lens market was estimated at $6.1 billion, while the U.S. soft lens market is estimated at $2.1 billion. Some have estimated that the global market will reach $11.7 billion by 2015. As of 2010, the average age of contact lens wearers globally was 31 years old and two thirds of wearers were female. People choose to wear contact lenses for many reasons. Aesthetics and cosmetics are often motivating factors for people who would like to avoid wearing glasses or would like to change the appearance of their eyes. Other people wear contacts for more visual reasons. When compared with spectacles, contact lenses typically provide better peripheral vision, and do not collect moisture such as rain, snow, condensation, or sweat. This makes them ideal for sports and other outdoor activities. Contact lens wearers can also wear sunglasses, goggles, or other eyewear of their choice without having to fit them with prescription lenses or worry about compatibility with glasses. Additionally, there are conditions such as keratoconus and aniseikonia that are typically corrected better by contacts than by glasses.

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How to pronounce contact lens?

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of contact lens in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of contact lens in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

Examples of contact lens in a Sentence

1. The CDC:

   And when you come, please bring anything that could potentially be causing this infection, especially eye drops, contact lenses or contact lens cases.

2. Eric Tremblay:

   With a contact lens, it's easy to try it.

3. Marissa Shoji:

   If you have any eye symptoms, things like eye pain, eye redness, decreased vision, please see an ophthalmologist for evaluation, and when you come, please bring anything that could potentially be causing this infection, especially eye drops, contact lenses or contact lens cases.

4. Thomas Steinemann:

   Conjunctiva is modified mucus membrane, like the inside of your mouth or the inside of your nose or nasal cavity and pharynx, it's moist and nice and hospitable for viruses, in fact there's lots of organisms that can stick very readily to Thomas Steinemann conjunctiva, or for that matter, stick on a contact lens that is also resting on Thomas Steinemann conjunctiva.

5. Thomas Steinemann:

   There's lots of organisms that can stick very readily to your conjunctiva, or for that matter, stick on a contact lens that is also resting on your conjunctiva.

References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=contact lens
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Contact_Lens
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Contact_Lens
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=contact lens