The use of contact lenses in the treatment of persistent epithelial defects

The types and applications of bandage contact lenses are varied and diverse. This article provides a summary of the corneal pathologies that will predispose patients to persistent epithelial defects (PEDs) along with an overview of the types of contact lenses that can be utilised to treat these conditions. (C) 2010 British Contact Lens Association. Published by Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.