- contact lens soft
- a contact lens that when worn is soft, flexible, and water absorbent; called also hydrophilic contact l.
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hydrophilic contact lens — noun a contact lens which absorbs water, thereby increasing their flexibility. Also, soft contact lens, flexible contact lens …
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soft lens — soft′ lens′ n. oph a nonrigid contact lens made of porous plastic, having a high water content that is replenished from eye surface moisture • Etymology: 1960–65 … From formal English to slang
soft lens — a nonrigid contact lens made of porous plastic, having a high water content that is replenished from eye surface moisture. Also called hydrophilic. Cf. hard lens. * * * soft lens noun A flexible contact lens of a hydrophylic material which allows … Useful english dictionary
