What is the purpose of the tertiary/peripheral curve?

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What is the purpose of the tertiary/peripheral curve?

Explanation:
The peripheral (tertiary) curve sits at the edge of a gas-permeable lens and is designed to shape how tears flow under and around the lens. Its main job is to create a tiny space and pathway at the edge that allows tear film to circulate as you blink. This tear exchange refreshes the front surface of the cornea, helps clear debris, and supports oxygen delivery by preventing stagnant tears under the lens. While the edge profile influenced by this curve can subtly affect how the lens sits or moves and can influence edge lift or centration, the primary purpose is to promote tear exchange.

The peripheral (tertiary) curve sits at the edge of a gas-permeable lens and is designed to shape how tears flow under and around the lens. Its main job is to create a tiny space and pathway at the edge that allows tear film to circulate as you blink. This tear exchange refreshes the front surface of the cornea, helps clear debris, and supports oxygen delivery by preventing stagnant tears under the lens. While the edge profile influenced by this curve can subtly affect how the lens sits or moves and can influence edge lift or centration, the primary purpose is to promote tear exchange.

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