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A normal fitting soft contact lens will have?

1) three point touch (apex and periphery)
2) apical clearance
3) edge stand-off
4) none of the above

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Final answer:

A properly fitted soft contact lens should exhibit three-point touch at the apex of the cornea and two peripheral points.

Step-by-step explanation:

A normal fitting soft contact lens will have what is known as a three-point touch, which means that it touches the eye at three points: the apex of the cornea and at two peripheral points. This provides a balance between the lens and the eye, allowing for comfortable wear and proper vision correction. Apical clearance and edge stand-off are generally not characteristics of a properly fitted soft contact lens. The correct answer to the question would be option 1) three point touch (apex and periphery).

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