What vision and comfort changes can occur with large GP lenses?

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What vision and comfort changes can occur with large GP lenses?

Explanation:
Large GP lenses change tear film dynamics by vaulting over the cornea and sitting on the sclera, which creates a tear reservoir between the lens and the cornea. This new tear environment alters tear turnover and how the ocular surface senses irritation, which can blunt the reflex tearing that normally helps keep the surface moist. As a result, tear production signals may diminish, leading to a perceived decrease in tear production and potential comfort changes over time. The other possibilities don’t fit as well: a properly fitted large GP lens typically does not rub the limbus, sharp vision can occur with stable optics but isn’t a tear-production change, and saying there are no changes ignores the impact of the lens on tear film and comfort.

Large GP lenses change tear film dynamics by vaulting over the cornea and sitting on the sclera, which creates a tear reservoir between the lens and the cornea. This new tear environment alters tear turnover and how the ocular surface senses irritation, which can blunt the reflex tearing that normally helps keep the surface moist. As a result, tear production signals may diminish, leading to a perceived decrease in tear production and potential comfort changes over time. The other possibilities don’t fit as well: a properly fitted large GP lens typically does not rub the limbus, sharp vision can occur with stable optics but isn’t a tear-production change, and saying there are no changes ignores the impact of the lens on tear film and comfort.

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