Are Contact Lenses Safe for Your Iris? A Look in the Mirror.

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the safety of contact lenses in relation to the iris and the anatomy of the eye, including the conjunctiva. Participants explore the implications of wearing contact lenses, potential risks, and anatomical terminology related to eye structures.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory
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  • Conceptual clarification
  • Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • Some participants inquire whether contact lenses fully cover the iris and if this poses any risk of damage to the iris.
  • It is noted that contact lenses touch the sclera over the iris, and there are associated risks with their wear.
  • Multiple participants seek clarification on the anatomical parts of the eye, particularly the conjunctiva, and its transparency.
  • There is a discussion about the bulbar and palpebral conjunctiva, with some participants suggesting that the bulbar conjunctiva is transparent.
  • Images are shared to illustrate points about the conjunctiva and its appearance in normal conditions versus hyperemia.
  • Some participants express confusion about the appearance of the conjunctiva and its relation to the sclera.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree on the anatomical positioning of contact lenses but express differing views on the implications for the iris and the characteristics of the conjunctiva. The discussion remains unresolved regarding the transparency of the bulbar conjunctiva and its appearance in healthy individuals.

Contextual Notes

There are limitations in the discussion regarding the definitions of anatomical terms and the assumptions about the visibility of certain eye structures under normal conditions.

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Are contact lenses worn on (fully cover)the iris?If yes,then can iris get damaged or at risk in any way while wearing contact lenses?And how iris function is being performed when contact lenses are put on them?
 
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Contact lenses are worn on, touching, the sclera over the iris. There are risks associated with contact lens wear.
 
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Doug Huffman said:
over the iris
You mean i was right.
 
Doug Huffman said:
Contact lenses are worn on, touching, the sclera over the iris. There are risks associated with contact lens wear.
Can you please tell me what the part indicated is called in the image given below?
 
gracy said:
Can you please tell me what the part indicated is called in the image given below?
Can you please tell me what the part indicated is called in the image given below?
 
Sorry,my previous two post were just incomplete.
Can you please tell me what the part indicated in the image given below is called?
 
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Can you please tell me what the part indicated in the image given above is called?Is it conjunctiva?Sorry for my last three post.I was not able to insert image correctly.
 
Yes, I believe palpebral conjunctiva. There is also ocular conjunctiva.

There is a reason that Gray's Anatomy is 1300 pages.
 
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Doug Huffman said:
Yes, I believe palpebral conjunctiva.
Bulbar or ocular conjunctiva is present over sclera ,right?But my question is "is Bulbar or ocular conjunctiva transparent?Because nothing pinkish or of any other color appears on sclera except white surface which(white color)is of sclera .
 
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"Hyperemia of the superficial blood vessels of the conjunctiva" is shown, the caption of the image.
 
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Doug Huffman said:
"Hyperemia of the superficial blood vessels of the conjunctiva" is shown, the caption of the image.
But this is a kind of disease,Where can we see Bulbar or ocular conjunctiva in normal people.Is it transparent?
 
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Look in your mirror. Buh-bye!
 
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Doug Huffman said:
Look in your mirror. Buh-bye!
Thanks for all your answers.
 

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