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HYDROPHILIC CONTACT LENSES

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Definitions of HYDROPHILIC CONTACT LENSES

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Soft, supple contact lenses made of plastic polymers which interact readily with water molecules. Many types are available, including continuous and extended-wear versions, which are gas-permeable and easily sterilized.

2010 - Medical Dictionary Database
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