USE OF A NOVEL EXTENDED BLINK TEST TO EVALUATE THE PERFORMANCE OF TWO POLYVINYLPYRROLIDONE-CONTAINING, SILICONE HYDROGEL CONTACT LENSES

Use of a novel extended blink test to evaluate the performance of two polyvinylpyrrolidone-containing, silicone hydrogel contact lenses

Jeffery Schafer,1 William Reindel,1 Robert Steffen,1 Gary Mosehauer,1 Joseph Chinn2 1Vision Care, Bausch and Lomb Incorporated, Rochester, NY, Bore Cleaner USA; 2J Chinn LLC, Lafayette, CO, USA Background: Sustained digital display viewing reduces eye blink frequency and tear film stability.To retain water and preserve a smooth optical surface, con

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Protocol for the economic evaluation of integrated community-based care compared with integrated facility-based care for HIV, hypertension and diabetes in Tanzania and Uganda (INTE-COMM trial) [version 2; peer review: 2 approved]

Background The number of people living with multiple chronic conditions in sub-Saharan Africa is increasing, but health facilities are unable to meet demand.To improve health system capacity and access to care, community models of HIV care have been trialled in countries such as Tanzania and Uganda.However, no evidence exists to inform policymakers

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