Differentiation of peripheral vision measurements and a balance measure between contact- and noncontact-lens wearers was examined in 40 subjects. No significant difference in balance was found between groups; however, differences in measurements for peripheral vision between contact- and noncontact-lens wearers were evident. These differences had no effect on the balance measure even though the peripheral vision of contact-lens wearers was equivalent to that of older adults.
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