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Meaning of "contact lens" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF CONTACT LENS

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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF CONTACT LENS

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Contact lens is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES CONTACT LENS MEAN IN ENGLISH?

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Contact lens

A contact lens, or simply contact, is a thin lens placed directly on the surface of the eye. Contact lenses are considered medical devices and can be worn to correct vision, or 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 functional or optical 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.

Definition of contact lens in the English dictionary

The definition of contact lens in the dictionary is a thin convex lens, usually of plastic, which floats on the layer of tears in front of the cornea to correct defects of vision.

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE CONTACT LENS

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WORDS THAT END LIKE CONTACT LENS

achromatic lens
anamorphic lens
detachable lens
fisheye lens
Fresnel lens
gas-permeable lens
gravitational lens
hard lens
lens
macro lens
magnetic lens
mirror lens
portrait lens
soft contact lens
soft-focus lens
soft lens
telephoto lens
telescopic lens
toric lens
wide-angle lens
zoom lens

Synonyms and antonyms of contact lens in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «contact lens» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF CONTACT LENS

Find out the translation of contact lens to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of contact lens from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «contact lens» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

隐形眼镜
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

lentilla
570 millions of speakers

English

contact lens
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

संपर्क लेंस
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

العدسات اللاصقة
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

контактные линзы
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

lentes de contato
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

যোগাযোগ লেন্স
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

lentille
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Kanta sentuh
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Kontaktlinse
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

コンタクトレンズ
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

콘택트렌즈
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Lensa kontak
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

kính sát tròng
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

தொடர்பு லென்ஸ்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

डोळ्यांच्या लेन्स
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

lens
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

lente a contatto
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

soczewki kontaktowe
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

контактні лінзи
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

lentile de contact
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

φακών επαφής
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Kontak lens
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

kontaktlins
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

kontaktlinse
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of contact lens

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «CONTACT LENS»

The term «contact lens» is quite widely used and occupies the 36.558 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «CONTACT LENS» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about contact lens

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «CONTACT LENS»

Discover the use of contact lens in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to contact lens and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Clinical Contact Lens Practice
More than 600 illustrations complement the text. Clinical Contact Lens Practice will be the standard text for required contact lens courses and will be an invaluable everyday reference for practitioners.
Edward S. Bennett, Barry A. Weissman, 2005
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Contact Lens Practice
Thoroughly revised and updated, this popular book provides a comprehensive yet easy to read guide to modern contact lens practice.
Nathan Efron, 2010
3
Contact Lens Optics and Lens Design
This edition has been thoroughly updated and contains integral coverage of soft lenses, information on the latest corneal measuring techniques, and expanded coverage of astigmatism and corneal toricity.
W. A. Douthwaite, 2006
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Manual of Contact Lens Prescribing and Fitting
Written in a concise, practical, outline manner, Manual of Contact Lens Prescribing and Fitting, 3rd Edition follows the logical progression of patient care, from basic prefitting topics, through rigid lens, soft lenses and ...
Milton M. Hom, Adrian S. Bruce, 2006
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The Contact Lens Manual
The Contact Lens Manual continues to meet the needs of a new generation of optometrists, dispensing opticians, contact lens practitioners and students who require clear and reliable information for fitting a complete range of contact lenses ...
Andrew Gasson, Judith A. Morris, 2010
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Contact Lens Complications: Expert Consult - Online and Print
Effectively manage even the most challenging contact lens complications with help from Contact Lens Complications, 3rd Edition!
Nathan Efron, 2012
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Contact Lens Complications
Diagnosing and treating these complications and injuries - which sometimes mimic eye diseases - can be complex.Drawing on more than 25 years of knowledge and experience, CONTACT LENS COMPLICATIONS is the first text to provide a practical, ...
Hans-Walter Roth, 2011
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Clinical Optics and Refraction: A Guide for Optometrists, ...
With its suggested routines and numerous examples, this new book offers a straightforward "how to approach" to the understanding of clinical optics, refraction and contact lens optics.
Andrew Keirl, Caroline Christie, 2007
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Essential Contact Lens Practice
* Part of a successful series published originally in Optician and on www.optometryonline.net * Highly illustrated in full colour throughout * Specially designed and prepared * Practical approach * Builds from basics and covers recent ...
Jane Veys, John Meyler, Ian Davies, 2002
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Considerations in Contact Lens Use Under Adverse Conditions: ...
This book summarizes current understanding of the scientific, clinical, and technical issues surrounding the use of contact lenses.
Pamela Ebert Flattau, Working Group on Contact Lens Use Under Adverse Conditions, Committee on Vision, 1991

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «CONTACT LENS»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term contact lens is used in the context of the following news items.
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Growing Incidence of Vision Problems to Shape Contact Lens
According to the market forecasts provided in terms of value (USD million), the global contact lens market is set to register a promising CAGR of ... «CSO Australia, Jul 15»
2
Honolulu Eye Doctor Explains Gravity of Poor Contact Lens Hygiene
Dr. Alan Faulkner, of Aloha Laser Vision, Discusses How High Quality Contact Lens Hygiene Protects the Eyes From Harmful Bacteria and ... «Virtual-Strategy Magazine, Jul 15»
3
Contact lens makers claim Utah's new anti-price fixing law benefits …
SALT LAKE CITY — In new filings before a federal appeals court, two contact lens manufacturers argue that the state's new law prohibiting ... «fox13now.com, Jul 15»
4
Hi-Tech Contact Lens Could One Day Detect High Blood Sugar
Those sensors have been out for several years. as for the smart contact lens is still in the "very early stages of development" but could become ... «KEYC, Jul 15»
5
Lawmakers investigate possible contact lens price fixing scheme
A Senate Judiciary Committee is meeting to discuss potential price-fixing activities of major U.S. contact lens makers after requests for an ... «Lexology, Jul 15»
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Contact lens coating to prevent keratitis
contact lens utah Researchers have developed a polymer coating for contact lenses envisaged to be promising for the prevention of contact ... «Optician Online, Jul 15»
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Futuristic Telescopic Contact Lens!
Patent Yogi is telling us that today University of California has patented telescopic contact lens. Just wink to activate telescopic view and ... «Jewish Business News, Jun 15»
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New Contact Lens Coating For Fighting Eye Infections
Staining an uncoated contact lens (top) that has been incubated with the eye-infection-causing fungus Fusarium solani shows live and dead ... «The Biological SCENE, Jun 15»
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Contact lens companies say Utah law hurts their business
SALT LAKE CITY — Contact lens manufacturers say a hotly contested Utah law banning minimum prices takes direct aim at their business ... «Daily Herald, Jun 15»
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Contact lens treatment for myopia in children might mean they never …
A new study has shown that wearing a particular type of contact lens at night can help a child's eyeball grow correctly so that spectacles might ... «Gloucestershire Echo, Jun 15»

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